Twins - 恋爱大过天 (Twins - Love Is Greater Than the Sky)
hei2 fun1 dik1 taa1 koek3 zoi6 zau2 gan6 liu4 liu4 tin1 ging2 bei2 haau2 si3 gang3 zyun1 sam1
The one I like is getting closer; chatting is more focused than exams
naan4 dou6 mut6 jau5 taa1 ngo5 wui2 gang3 zi6 ngoi3 ho4 si4 ho2 lyun2 ngoi3
soeng2 bat1 soeng2 jaa5 jat6 je6 waai4 nim6 lin4 tim4 mung6 jaa5 bat1 gau3 tim4
Whether I want it or not, I miss it day and night; even sweet dreams aren't sweet enough
mong4 gei3 jau5 jik1 dik1 gaak3 jin4 zi6 dung6 loek6 gwo3 taa1 ngaan5 cin4
gwong1 jam1 jat1 zaam2 ngaan5 bin6 paau2 diu6 wai4 ho4 taa1 ging3 bei2 gung1 fo3 gang3 gan2 jiu3
Time flies in the blink of an eye; why is he more important than homework?
naan4 dou6 mut6 jau5 taa1 ngo5 wui2 gang3 zi6 ngoi3 ho4 si4 ho2 lyun2 ngoi3
soeng2 bat1 soeng2 jaa5 jat6 je6 waai4 nim6 lin4 tim4 mung6 jaa5 bat1 gau3 tim4
Whether I want it or not, I miss it day and night; even sweet dreams aren't sweet enough
mong4 gei3 jau5 jik1 dik1 gaak3 jin4 zi6 dung6 loek6 gwo3 taa1 ngaan5 cin4
soeng2 bat1 soeng2 jaa5 jat6 je6 waai4 nim6 lin4 tim4 mung6 jaa5 bat1 gau3 tim4
Whether I want it or not, I miss it day and night; even sweet dreams aren't sweet enough
mong4 gei3 jau5 jik1 dik1 gaak3 jin4 zi6 dung6 loek6 gwo3 taa1 ngaan5 cin4
((mei6 daai6 go3 neoi5 nei5 daai6 koi3 jing3 goi1)) tin1 hung1 hoi2 fut3 sam1 mo1 dou1 hei2 oi3
(As a girl who's not yet grown up, you probably should) love everything in the vast sky and sea
((mei6 daai6 go3 neoi5 nei5 daai6 koi3 jing3 goi1)) taam4 se2 siu2 lyun2 ngoi3 taam4 geng3 do1 mei6 loi4
(As a girl who's not yet grown up, you probably should) talk a bit about love and discuss more about the future
((mei6 daai6 go3 neoi5 ngo5 daai6 koi3 jing3 goi1)) jing1 bat1 jing1 jiu3 wai4 taa1 dyun3 lin6 kei4 toi4
(As a girl who's not yet grown up, I probably should) ask whether I should train myself for him
((mei6 daai6 go3 neoi5 ngo5 daai6 koi3 jing3 goi1) jyu4 gwo2 ho2 oi3 oi3 oi3 jik6 mou4 haai5
(As a girl who's not yet grown up, I probably should), if it's lovely, love is also harmless
((mei6 daai6 go3 neoi5 nei5 daai6 koi3 jing3 goi1) naan4 dou6 lou5 loi4 sin1 ho2 ji5 lyun2 ngoi3
(As a girl who's not yet grown up, you probably should) ask whether you can only fall in love when you're old
Song Interpretation
Short Summary
"恋爱大过天" by Twins is a youthful anthem about the overwhelming emotions of love. The lyrics express the narrator’s internal conflict between academic responsibilities and a deep infatuation. Love is portrayed as more important than anything else, even the passing of time and theoretical principles. The song reflects the natural desires of youth and the idealism of love, all while being aware of the responsibilities and future aspirations that may come with growing up.
Detailed Insights
The song opens with a conflict between personal development and romantic desire, with the protagonist admitting that love distracts her more than her studies. The repeated line "恋爱大过天" (love is greater than heaven) reinforces this obsession, emphasizing the overwhelming feeling of first love. The lyrics also touch on the idea of living in the moment, even if that means neglecting other important aspects of life.
As the song progresses, the narrator grapples with growing up and the confusion of being a minor while desiring love. The lyrics question whether love is something that should be indulged in at this age, with lines like "难道没有他，我会更自爱" (Would I love myself more without him?). This reflects a common theme in youth culture, where love and self-identity are often intertwined. There’s a sense of impermanence in the lyrics, as the protagonist contemplates changing aspirations in the future and the ongoing search for what love truly means.