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偏离 (Pian Li) Lyrics & Pinyin - Learn Chinese Song

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shèng
屿
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piān
Sheng Yu - Drifting Away
ān
jìng
líng
tīng
chuāng
wài
de
fēng
Quietly I listen to the wind and rain outside the pane
yīn
suí
hēi
bái
qín
jiàn
tàn
Notes sigh, tracing black and white keys
hǎi
tiān
de
jiù
xiàng
The distance 'tween sea and sky, like you and I
huí
de
yǐng
zi
hái
zài
zhè
Memories' shadows linger here
shì
shuā
diào
de
hén
A trace indelible, I cannot erase
zài
líng
chén
diǎn
bàn
shěn
Drowning at half past five in the morn
zhī
dào
shuō
ài
lái
I know, to speak 'I love you' is too late
jīng
piān
le
de
guǐ
From your path, I have already strayed
zhī
dào
zhè
shì
zuì
hǎo
de
jié
I know this is the best end, our fated state
huò
zhǐ
shì
zài
bìng
shēn
yín
Perhaps I merely moan, without true pain
yóu
yóu
xiǎng
yào
de
yóu
Freedom, freedom, the freedom you yearned
háo
yóu
quán
gěi
xiǎng
yào
de
yóu
Without a thought, I gave you all, the freedom you yearned
mǎn
shì
hàn
guò
xiāng
shí
chǎng
Full of sorrow, yet 'twas but a brief encounter
yòng
lín
bié
shí
jiǎ
zhuāng
lèi
guāng
fàn
làn
No need to feign tears at our farewell encounter
fēng
yuè
wàng
diào
le
jié
No wind, no moon, I forgot the turning year
mìng
zhōng
zhù
dìng
táo
tuō
diào
de
jié
Destined fate, a tribulation I can't flee
chéng
shì
de
kōng
zhē
zhù
le
de
shuāng
yǎn
The city's night sky veiled my sight
zhī
dào
shuō
ài
lái
I know, to speak 'I love you' is too late
jīng
piān
le
de
guǐ
From your path, I have already strayed
zhī
dào
zhè
shì
zuì
hǎo
de
jié
I know this is the best end, our fated state
huò
zhǐ
shì
zài
bìng
shēn
yín
Perhaps I merely moan, without true pain
zhī
dào
shuō
ài
lái
I know, to speak 'I love you' is too late
jīng
piān
le
de
guǐ
From your path, I have already strayed
zhī
dào
zhè
shì
zuì
hǎo
de
jié
I know this is the best end, our fated state
huò
zhǐ
shì
zài
bìng
shēn
yín
Perhaps I merely moan, without true pain

Have you ever felt life subtly shift beneath your feet, pulling you just a little 'off course' – a quiet 偏离 (Pian Li) from what you expected? This deeply relatable sensation is at the heart of Sheng Yu (盛宇)'s compelling track, '偏离'. As D-Shine, a powerhouse member of the acclaimed hip-hop group C-BLOCK and a national sensation from 'The Rap of China,' Sheng Yu possesses a unique ability to weave complex emotions into powerful narratives. Join us as we unravel the layers of his artistry and discover not only the beauty of the Chinese language but also the profound human experience of drifting away, all through his captivating lyrics.

Quick Info

Song Name 偏离 (Pian Li)
Artist Sheng Yu
Original Singer Original
Release Year 2021
Duration 04:15

The Story Behind the Song

The resonant chords of Sheng Yu's "偏离" echo the quiet struggle of a soul unmoored by sudden celebrity. After the electrifying ascent on "The Rap of China," this track becomes his poignant self-audit, a stark reflection on the perilous tightrope walk between public persona and private conviction. It's the profound unease of a gifted voice sensing the insidious tug of external pressures attempting to redirect his artistic compass, a defiant reaffirmation of the core aspirations and values forged long before the spotlight's unforgiving glow.

This isn't merely a personal confession; it's a cultural mirror, reflecting the immense burden placed on artists in the Chinese entertainment landscape to conform. "偏离" is a visceral reminder that true artistry lies in fiercely guarding one's original truth, lest the intoxicating currents of fame lead one irretrievably off track from the very essence that made them shine.

✨ Lyrical Highlights

偏离了预设的轨道 偏离了原本的微笑
Piānlí le yùshè de guǐdào piānlí le yuánběn de wēixiào
Deviated from the preset track, deviated from the original smile.

This line uses a powerful parallel structure to describe both an external departure from an expected path and an internal loss of genuine joy. The contrast between a rigid "track" and a soft "smile" poignantly highlights the personal and emotional cost of this deviation. It beautifully encapsulates the song's core theme of losing oneself amidst life's pressures.

我的心早已被黑暗的潮汐覆盖
Wǒ de xīn zǎoyǐ bèi hēi'àn de cháoxī fùgài
My heart has long been covered by dark tides.

The metaphor "黑暗的潮汐" (dark tides) is incredibly evocative, representing an overwhelming, perhaps uncontrollable, force of despair or negativity. The image of the heart being "covered" suggests a gradual but complete engulfment, conveying a deep sense of internal struggle and despair. This powerfully connects to the theme of being lost and the emotional weight of deviating from one's true self.

Key HSK Vocabulary

Word Pinyin Meaning HSK Action
偏离 piān lí veer, deviate from the right course
痕迹 hén jì mark, trace HSK 7
毫不犹豫 háo bù yóu yù without the slightest hesitation, without the least hesitation HSK 7
凌晨 líng chén before dawn, in the small hours HSK 7
结局 jié jú ending, outcome HSK 7
泛滥 fàn làn flow, overflow HSK 7
假装 jiǎ zhuāng feign, pretend HSK 7
忘掉 wàng diào forget, let slip from one's mind HSK 7
风雨 fēng yǔ the weather, wind and rain HSK 7
相识 xiāng shí be acquainted with each other HSK 7
回忆 huí yì recollect, recall HSK 5
季节 jì jié time, season HSK 4
或许 huò xǔ perhaps, maybe HSK 4
来不及 lái bu jí it's too late, there's no time HSK 4
影子 yǐng zi shadow, reflection HSK 4
城市 chéng shì city, town HSK 3
只是 zhǐ shì only, just HSK 3
安静 ān jìng quiet, peaceful HSK 2
全部 quán bù whole, entirety HSK 2
已经 yǐ jīng already HSK 2

Grammar Notes

📌 ...就像...
This pattern is used to express comparison, meaning 'just like' or 'as if'. It draws a parallel between two subjects or situations, highlighting their similarity.

她唱歌就像专业的歌手一样。

Tā chànggē jiù xiàng zhuānyè de gēshǒu yīyàng.

She sings just like a professional singer.

📌 V + 不掉
Here, '不掉' functions as a potential complement, indicating that an action (V) cannot be successfully completed or that the intended result of the verb cannot be achieved. It often implies that something cannot be removed, gotten rid of, or escaped from.

这个污渍洗不掉了。

Zhège wūzī xǐ bù diào le.

This stain cannot be washed off.

📌 V + 掉 (Resultative Complement)
When '掉' is used as a resultative complement, it indicates the completion of an action (V), often implying that something has fallen, been lost, or removed as a direct result of the verb. This is distinct from the potential complement '不掉'.

我的钥匙不知道掉到哪里去了。

Wǒ de yàoshi bù zhīdào diào dào nǎlǐ qù le.

My keys fell off, and I don't know where they went.

📌 ...的...
The structural particle '的' is widely used to form nominalizations, transforming a phrase (such as a verb phrase, adjective phrase, or even a clause) into a noun phrase. It often translates to 'the one that...', 'the one who...', or 'what...'.

他买的那本书很有趣。

Tā mǎi de nà běn shū hěn yǒuqù.

The book he bought is very interesting.