好戏 Lyrics English Meaning: 大概是因为你的到来 | Wang Jingwen
Wang Jingwen writes and composes ‘好戏,’ a song from her album ‘大概是因为你的到来.’ The performer tells the story of a relationship filled with drama and illusion, where love becomes a performance. Jingwen’s lyrics describe the push and pull of emotions, blending charm with a sense of helplessness.
Released: May 1, 2023
好戏
Wang Jingwen • From “大概是因为你的到来”
Lyricist
王靖雯
Composer
王靖雯
大概是因为你的到来’s 好戏 Chinese Lyrics English Translation
The songwriter mentions a ‘skilled performer’ who knows how to play their part, shedding tears and weaving beautiful storylines. One line stands out: ‘How can I ever detach from this illusion you’ve built?’ The lyrics highlight the struggle between staying in the act and breaking free from a meticulously planned trap.
Zhe suan bu suan nide benlingIs this considered one of your talents?
Bugou jingxin bianpaide huayuThese words, arranged without enough care,
Wo jiu yuanyi xiangxinbut I’m still willing to believe them.
Zhua zhun shiji ni shulian yanyiYou seize the right moment, a skilled performer.
Zenyang liuxia leidi hai wanban weiquYou know how to shed tears and look completely wronged.
Zai touru yidian xing bu xingCan’t you be a little more invested in it?
Yao peihe ni ruxi zai zhushi ni yanjingI have to play along, lost in the drama, staring into your eyes.
Suoyou meihao juqing ni xingrongde tai dongtingAll the beautiful storylines you describe are just too charming.
Renbuzhu xiaochang huibuhui buheshiyiIf I can’t help but laugh, would that be inappropriate?
Zenyang caineng chouli ni dazaode xuniHow can I ever detach from this illusion you’ve built?
Zenme yi bu xiaoxin wo jiu touru chediHow did I get so completely absorbed in it by accident?
Zhe yichu xi ni hanting jiu tingThis is a play you can stop just by calling it off.
Shenqing shi ni liude babingYour affection is the leverage you hold,
Ruci jingxin cehuade xianjingsuch a meticulously planned trap.
Wo bu dasuan qingxingAnd I don’t plan on waking up from it.
Haobu rongyi wangfei ni xinjiIt wouldn’t be right to waste all your careful scheming.
Wannong zhe baxi wo zenme shede taoliHow could I bear to escape from these little tricks?
Zenme hui shede likai niHow could I ever bear to leave you?
Yao peihe ni ruxi zai zhushi ni yanjingI have to play along, lost in the drama, staring into your eyes.
Suoyou meihao juqing ni xingrongde tai dongtingAll the beautiful storylines you describe are just too charming.
Renbuzhu xiaochang huibuhui buheshiyiIf I can’t help but laugh, would that be inappropriate?
Zenyang caineng chouli ni dazaode xuniHow can I ever detach from this illusion you’ve built?
Zenme yi bu xiaoxin wo jiu touru chediHow did I get so completely absorbed in it by accident?
Zhe yichu xi ni hanting jiu tingThis is a play you can stop just by calling it off.
Xia jichang xue dou wufa ba wo xin lengqueEven a few scenes of falling snow can’t cool my heart.
Ni jiu zheyang bu kan wo dao yihan zhongdianYou just look away from me until we reach a regretful end.
Zenme yuetong yue xiang zai ai ni yixieWhy is it that the more it hurts, the more I want to love you?
Ruhe ni caineng zhenqie Whoa-hohWhat would it take to make you feel it for real? Whoa-hoh.
Yao peihe ni ruxi zai zhushi ni yanjingI have to play along, lost in the drama, staring into your eyes.
Suoyou meihao juqing ni xingrongde tai dongtingAll the beautiful storylines you describe are just too charming.
Ruo hai hexinyi jiu keyi duo tao dian jiangli Whoa-hohIf my performance is still to your liking, maybe I can earn a bigger reward? Whoa-hoh.
Zenyang caineng chouli ni dazaode xuniHow can I ever detach from this illusion you’ve built?
Zenme yi bu xiaoxin wo jiu touru chediHow did I get so completely absorbed in it by accident?
Zhe yichu xi ni hanting jiu tingThis is a play you can stop just by calling it off.
Zhe chu haoxi ni shifou manyiThis great show, are you satisfied with it?
The meaning of ‘好戏’ is the complexity of love as a performance. The lyrics show how emotions can be manipulated, yet remain irresistibly captivating. Wang Jingwen’s song is a heartfelt exploration of this theme in Mandarin.
