I can speak and understand Chinese but I can’t write or read it well. I have long made use of Chinese songs to learn Chinese and I have always been fortunate that there’s always English translations to Chinese songs I listen to. This song below, is one I came across where I just could not find the translation lurking anywhere. So, I’ve decided to write my own. This is my first attempt at translating Chinese lyrics to English in all the years that I’ve been listening to Chinese music. Please pardon any mistakes in the language – there are some words in Chinese that I just can’t find the English equivalent. Or maybe my Chinese comprehension is just not good enough.
Anyway, this is written for a good friend, who share my love for words.
如果杰克没有沉入大西洋底
If Jack had not sunk to the bottom of the Atlantic
如果英雄没有舍身炸掉彗星
If the hero had not sacrificed to stop a falling comet
如果每个故事都像贺岁电影
If every story is like a New Year movie
爱就不会如此刻骨铭心
Love would not have been so memorable
于是明白我是经过的场景
So what if I know I’m a passing scene
像配角衬托著他和你
Like a supporting cast to him and you
全剧终灯光还没亮前
Before the lights for this play are turned on
我还有一秒哭泣
I still have one second (to) cry
最美电影不必有最好的结局
The most beautiful movie doesn’t have to have the best ending
最美爱情只需要永恒的曾经
The most beautiful love only needs an eternal yesterday
如果心碎能成全你隽永剧情
If my heartbreak can give you a timeless story
为你牺牲是我的荣幸
Sacrificing for you is my honor
还可以成熟的偶尔互相关心
I can still endure occasionally caring about each other
还可以像朋友一起看场电影
I can still watch a movie with you like old friends
你聊起了过去我轻松的回应
When you chat about the past, I respond casually
假装遗忘不难没关系
It’s okay that I pretend the past is not difficult
曾经多平凡多普通的风景
Before, even mundane and common sceneries
多了你多惊天多动地
Because of you became earth shattering
无奈你离开我的生命
You left me in this helpless life
演你和他的续集
To be in yours and his sequel
最美电影不必有最好的结局
The most beautiful movie doesn’t have to have the best ending
最后一幕不一定是我守著你
The final scene doesn’t have to be me watching over you
如果再见能成全你小小任性
If saying goodbye can fulfill your wayward wish
笑容是我给你最后慷慨的回忆
I’ll give you one last smile as a generous memory
最美电影不必有最好的结局
The most beautiful movie doesn’t have to have the best ending
最美爱情只需要永恒的曾经
The most beautiful love only needs an eternal yesterday
如果心碎能成全你隽永剧情
If my heartbreak can give you a timeless story
为你牺牲是我的荣幸
Sacrificing for you is my honor
最美电影不必有最好的结局
The most beautiful movie doesn’t have to have the best ending
最后一幕不一定是我守著你
The final scene doesn’t have to be me watching over you
如果再见能成全你小小任性
If saying goodbye can fulfill your wayward wish
笑容是我给你最后慷慨的回忆
I’ll give you one last smile as a generous memory
最美电影不必有最好的结局
The most beautiful movie doesn’t have to have the best ending
最美爱情只需要永恒的曾经
The most beautiful love only needs an eternal yesterday
如果心碎能成全你隽永剧情
If my heartbreak can give you a timeless story
为你牺牲是我的荣幸
Sacrificing for you is my honor
我的牺牲能成全你人生风景
(If) My sacrifice can fulfill the scenery of your life
才是我们最好的结局
Then that’s the best ending for us
才是我们最好的结局
Then that’s the best ending for us
Live. Laugh. Love 