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说句实话 (Shuō Jù Shí Huà) Lyrics, Pinyin & Learn Chinese

Key HSK Vocabulary

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK	Action
实话	shí huà	truth	HSK 7
借助	jiè zhù	have the aid of, draw support from	HSK 7
秘诀	mì jué	magic code, secret	HSK 7
蔓延	màn yán	spread, stretch	HSK 7
对白	duì bái	dialogue	HSK 7
争夺	zhēng duó	to contend, to compete	HSK 6
暴雨	bào yǔ	rainstorm, torrential rain	HSK 6
从不	cóng bù	never	HSK 6
病毒	bìng dú	virus, computer virus	HSK 5
邀请	yāo qǐng	invite, request	HSK 5
楼梯	lóu tī	stairs, staircase	HSK 4
依然	yī rán	still, as before	HSK 4
在乎	zài hu	mind, care about	HSK 4
怀疑	huái yí	doubt, suspect	HSK 4
彻底	chè dǐ	thorough, complete	HSK 4
无所谓	wú suǒ wèi	cannot be designated as, not deserve the name of	HSK 4
失望	shī wàng	be disappointed	HSK 4
承认	chéng rèn	admit, acknowledge	HSK 4
反正	fǎn zhèng	anyway, anyhow	HSK 3
曾经	céng jīng	once	HSK 3

Grammar Notes

📌 把... V (bǎ... V)

The '把' structure is used to place the object of the verb before the verb, emphasizing the object's disposal, impact, or result. It typically follows the structure: Subject + 把 + Object + Verb + Other elements (e.g., complement, aspect particle). In the lyrics, '把你追回来' (to chase you back) and '把你踹飞' (kick you flying) exemplify this pattern.

我把作业写完了。

Wǒ bǎ zuòyè xiě wán le.

I finished my homework.

📌 被... V (bèi... V)

The '被' structure is used to form the passive voice, indicating that the subject is the recipient of an action. It often implies an undesirable or affected outcome. The agent (doer of the action) can be omitted if unknown or unimportant. In the lyrics, '被雷劈了' (was struck by lightning) clearly demonstrates this passive construction.

他的手机被朋友拿走了。

Tā de shǒujī bèi péngyou ná zǒu le.

His phone was taken by his friend.

📌 连... 都/也... (lián... dōu/yě...)

This emphatic structure means 'even... (not/also)...' and is used to highlight an extreme or unexpected situation. '连' introduces the emphasized element, followed by '都' or '也' before the verb. In the lyrics, '连号码都不记得' (don't even remember the number) and '连我自己都开始怀疑' (even I myself started to doubt) are clear examples.

他太累了，连走路都困难。

Tā tài lèi le, lián zǒulù dōu kùnnan.

He is so tired that even walking is difficult.

📌 V + 得 + Complement (V + de + Complement)

This structure uses the particle '得' to introduce a complement that describes the state, degree, or result achieved by the action of the verb. In the lyrics, '开始变得走心' (started to become more heartfelt) uses '变得' to show the resulting state of change.

她高兴得哭了。

Tā gāoxìng de kū le.

She was so happy that she cried.

📌 A 比 B + Adj (A bǐ B + Adj)

The '比' structure is used for comparison, indicating that 'A' possesses a certain quality (adjective) to a greater or lesser degree than 'B'. In the lyrics, '身边的女孩都比你好看' (the girls around me are all prettier than you) directly uses this comparative pattern.

北京比上海大。

Běijīng bǐ Shànghǎi dà.

Beijing is bigger than Shanghai.

Isn't there a profound relief in simply speaking your truth, unvarnished and raw? That very sentiment pulses through "说句实话" (Shuō Jù Shí Huà), a compelling track from Lil.Jet (小飞机). This rising star in Chinese hip-hop, whose distinctive flow and introspective lyrics gained wider recognition after captivating audiences on popular rap reality shows, masterfully uses his music to explore authentic expression. Get ready to connect with genuine emotions and enhance your Mandarin Chinese skills with a song that truly speaks its mind.

Quick Info


Song Name	说句实话 (Shuō Jù Shí Huà)
Artist	Lil.Jet
Original Singer	Original
Release Year	2021
Duration	03:45

The Story Behind the Song

"说句实话" (To Speak the Truth) emerges not merely as a track, but as a raw, unflinching mirror Lil.Jet holds up to himself, and by extension, to a generation grappling with authenticity. Within the vibrant yet often demanding Chinese hip-hop landscape, he fearlessly excavates the personal struggles and profound self-reflection that define his journey. Each lyric is a visceral confession, an honest echo of the quiet battles fought and truths uncovered, resonating with a universal hunger for genuine expression. It’s a powerful, poignant testament to the courage of vulnerability, transforming individual pain into a shared anthem of earnest humanity.

✨ Lyrical Highlights

他们说坚持就是胜利但没说坚持会让人变透明
Tāmen shuō jiānchí jiù shì shènglì dàn méi shuō jiānchí huì ràng rén biàn tòumíng
They say perseverance is victory, but they didn't say perseverance makes people transparent.

This line beautifully subverts a common motivational adage, exposing a poignant truth about the hidden costs of relentless striving. The imagery of becoming "transparent" evokes a sense of losing oneself, becoming unnoticed, or fading away despite one's efforts. It powerfully connects to the song's theme of disillusionment and the harsh realities faced when pursuing dreams, questioning the simplistic narratives of success.

说句实话我还活在梦里
Shuō jù shíhuà wǒ hái huó zài mèng lǐ
To tell the truth, I still live in a dream.

This line is profoundly honest and bittersweet, immediately linking to the song's title and central theme. It captures the complex tension between acknowledging reality and consciously choosing to inhabit one's aspirations or illusions. The beauty lies in its vulnerability, revealing a speaker who, despite understanding the "truth," clings to an internal world of hope or unfulfilled desires.