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待我如初 Lyrics & Pinyin - Learn Chinese Song

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dài
chū
Treat me as you did at first
shǒu
luó
jìn
Singer: Luo Jinyi
zuò
táng
Lyrics by: Tang Simao
zuò
xiū
Music by: Qi Xiuyuan
zhì
zuò
rén
jìng
Producer: Ye Jingtang
biān
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n
n
y
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Arranger: Kenny Nini
pèi
chàng
zhì
zuò
rén
Vocal Producer: Wu Lei
yīn
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lěi鸿
@
hóng
xīng
Recording Engineer: Wu Lei @ Hongxing Music
shēng
běi
Backing Vocals: Beijie
yīn
pín
biān
běi
Audio Editor: Beijie
hùn
yīn
gōng
chéng
shī
jìng
Mixing Engineer: Ye Jingtang
dài
gōng
chéng
shī
jìng
Mastering Engineer: Ye Jingtang
fēng
miàn
zhì
zuò
zuǒ
Cover Design: Zuo Yichen
zhì
zuò
tǒng
chóu
zōng
Production Coordinator: Mo Zongqi
chū
pǐn
shēn
zhèn
shì
chuán
yīn
cāng
wén
huà
chuán
méi
yǒu
xiàn
gōng
Produced by: Shenzhen Chuanyincang Culture Media Co., Ltd.
hěn
máng
hěn
fán
hěn
lèi
méi
kòng
I'm busy, I'm annoyed, I'm tired, I have no time
méi
yǒu
shí
jiān
de
yóu
shàng
bǎi
zhǒng
You have hundreds of reasons for not having time
cāi
shuō
wèn
bèn
I don't guess, I don't speak, I don't ask, I'm not dumb
jiù
lián
yán
yóu
zhōng
dōu
lǎn
de
mài
nòng
You're too lazy to even feign sincerity for me
cóng
qián
xiāo
miǎo
huí
chè
cháng
tán
huà
shuō
Before, messages were instant, we talked all night, nothing unsaid
měi
tiān
fèn
xiǎng
cháng
màn
màn
ài
shàng
de
xiào
róng
Everyday sharing our lives, slowly falling for your smile
kāi
xīn
huì
rèn
zhēn
hǒng
If I was unhappy, you'd earnestly coax me
jiù
mēn
tóu
shuō
dào
zuò
cuò
You were afraid I'd keep quiet, wondering what you did wrong
xiàn
zài
de
dài
de
qiú
jīng
cháng
luò
kōng
Now my hopes, my needs, often go unfulfilled
xīn
xiān
gǎn
huì
liú
dòng
dào
dōu
dǒng
Novelty flows away, a truth I know well
zhuǎn
ài
zūn
zhòng
tiān
fèng
You flawlessly shifted your love and respect
qián
de
wēn
róu
gǎn
dòng
jiù
xiàng
fēng
guò
de
tiān
kōng
The tenderness and warmth of before, like wind passing through my sky
hěn
máng
hěn
fán
hěn
lèi
méi
kòng
I'm busy, I'm annoyed, I'm tired, I have no time
méi
yǒu
shí
jiān
de
yóu
shàng
bǎi
zhǒng
You have hundreds of reasons for not having time
cāi
shuō
wèn
bèn
I don't guess, I don't speak, I don't ask, I'm not dumb
jiù
lián
yán
yóu
zhōng
dōu
lǎn
de
mài
nòng
You're too lazy to even feign sincerity for me
xiǎng
yuàn
biàn便
méi
kòng
I don't want to, I'm unwilling, I'm inconvenienced, I have no time
zhàng
zhe
de
tuì退
ràng
yǒu
shì
kǒng
You are emboldened by my concessions
ài
guò
guò
fàng
guò
shī
kòng
I loved, I cried, I let go, I lost control
qíng
dōu
shì
yòng
gōng
zài
shì
zài
de
rén
Emotions are futile, I'm no longer the one you cherish
xiàn
zài
de
dài
de
qiú
jīng
cháng
luò
kōng
Now my hopes, my needs, often go unfulfilled
xīn
xiān
gǎn
huì
liú
dòng
dào
dōu
dǒng
Novelty flows away, a truth I know well
zhuǎn
ài
zūn
zhòng
tiān
fèng
You flawlessly shifted your love and respect
qián
de
wēn
róu
gǎn
dòng
jiù
xiàng
fēng
guò
de
tiān
kōng
The tenderness and warmth of before, like wind passing through my sky
hěn
máng
hěn
fán
hěn
lèi
méi
kòng
I'm busy, I'm annoyed, I'm tired, I have no time
méi
yǒu
shí
jiān
de
yóu
shàng
bǎi
zhǒng
You have hundreds of reasons for not having time
cāi
shuō
wèn
bèn
I don't guess, I don't speak, I don't ask, I'm not dumb
jiù
lián
yán
yóu
zhōng
dōu
lǎn
de
mài
nòng
You're too lazy to even feign sincerity for me
xiǎng
yuàn
biàn便
méi
kòng
I don't want to, I'm unwilling, I'm inconvenienced, I have no time
zhàng
zhe
de
tuì退
ràng
yǒu
shì
kǒng
You are emboldened by my concessions
ài
guò
guò
fàng
guò
shī
kòng
I loved, I cried, I let go, I lost control
qíng
dōu
shì
yòng
gōng
zài
shì
zài
de
rén
Emotions are futile, I'm no longer the one you cherish

Key HSK Vocabulary

Word Pinyin Meaning HSK Action
如初 rú chū as before, as of old
懒得 lǎn de to be unwilling to do something HSK 7
统筹 tǒng chóu plan as a whole, make overall plans HSK 7
失控 shī kòng get out of control, get out of hand HSK 7
彻夜 chè yè all night, all through the night HSK 7
温柔 wēn róu meek, gentle HSK 7
放过 fàng guò let off, let slip HSK 7
传媒 chuán méi mass media, media HSK 6
情绪 qíng xù sulks, depression HSK 6
笑容 xiào róng smile, smiling expression HSK 6
路过 lù guò pass by, pass through HSK 6
分享 fēn xiǎng share HSK 5
编辑 biān jí edit, compile HSK 5
尊重 zūn zhòng serious, proper HSK 5
流动 liú dòng flow, circulate HSK 5
在乎 zài hu mind, care about HSK 4
转移 zhuǎn yí shift, divert HSK 4
新鲜 xīn xiān fresh, new HSK 4
期待 qī dài await, expect HSK 4
天空 tiān kōng the sky, the heavens HSK 3

What if the deepest longing isn't for something new, but for the cherished, unspoiled tenderness of 'how things used to be'? This universal sentiment pulses through "待我如初" (Dài Wǒ Rú Chū), a poignant track from the captivating independent artist 大头针 (Dàtóuzhēn). While their biographical details are kept private, 大头针’s unique musical approach and gift for heartfelt interpretations cut straight to the core of human relationships, making this song an instant, emotional connection for anyone who has ever wished for a return to pure, unblemished affection.

Quick Info

Song Name 待我如初 (Dài Wǒ Rú Chū)
Artist 大头针
Original Singer Original
Release Year 2021
Duration 04:30

The Story Behind the Song

大头针's '待我如初' (Treat me as at the beginning) doesn't just play a melody; it whispers a poignant universal ache—the yearning for love's fading dawn. This heartfelt ballad encapsulates that fragile hope, a tender plea to rekindle the initial warmth and unadulterated sincerity often lost in the journey of a relationship. It's an introspective gaze into the 'then' and 'now', a profound sigh for the care and freshness of early affection to be preserved.

The song resonates deeply within a culture that values steadfastness and genuine connection, echoing the desire for enduring intimacy amidst life's changes. Its emotional depth and relatable expressions make it more than just a track; it becomes a shared experience, a collective reflection on the purest form of love and the enduring human dream for it to remain as vibrant as its very beginning.

✨ Lyrical Highlights

可你说过会一直待我如初
Kě nǐ shuōguò huì yīzhí dài wǒ rúchū
But you said you would always treat me as in the beginning.

This line is profoundly beautiful because it juxtaposes a specific, loving promise with the current reality of its absence. The phrase "待我如初" (treat me as in the beginning) evokes a deep longing for the original tenderness and care, highlighting the painful contrast with the present. It directly encapsulates the song's central theme of betrayal and the yearning for a lost emotional state.

风吹走了 你的誓言
Fēng chuī zǒule nǐ de shìyán
The wind blew away your vows.

This is a highly poetic and poignant metaphor. The imagery of the wind, an ephemeral force, carrying away "vows" beautifully symbolizes the fragility and ultimate disappearance of spoken promises. It conveys a sense of helplessness and the unreliability of words in the face of changing affections. This line powerfully underscores the theme of broken promises and the disillusionment experienced by the narrator.

Grammar Notes

📌 就连...都...
This pattern is used to emphasize an extreme case, meaning "even... all/still...". It highlights that something applies to or includes a surprisingly specific or unlikely element, often implying a degree of unexpectedness or disappointment.

他病得很重,就连水都喝不下去。

Tā bìng de hěn zhòng, jiù lián shuǐ dōu hē bù xiàqù.

He is very sick; he can't even drink water.

📌 没有...的理由
This structure translates to "have no reason to/for..." or "there is no reason for...". It's used to state a lack of justification or a valid cause for an action, a decision, or a situation.

你没有拒绝的理由。

Nǐ méiyǒu jùjué de lǐyóu.

You have no reason to refuse.

📌 不再是...
This pattern means "no longer be..." and is used to express a change in state, identity, or status. It indicates that something that was true or applied before is no longer true or applicable now.

我不再是小孩子了。

Wǒ bù zài shì xiǎo háizi le.

I am no longer a child.

📌 仗着...
This verb-complement structure means "to presume upon," "to rely on," or "to take advantage of" something (like power, support, or leniency) to act boldly or unscrupulously. It often carries a negative connotation, implying an abuse of advantage.

他仗着自己有钱,很嚣张。

Tā zhàngzhe zìjǐ yǒuqián, hěn xiāozhāng.

He presumes upon his wealth and is very arrogant.