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Learn Chinese with E1and《Retro》Lyrics & Pinyin

PinyinTranslation

W

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n

I

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When I *3

W

h

e

n

I

o

p

e

n

m

y

e

y

e

s

When I open my eyes

huí回

yì忆

zài在

nǎo脑

hǎi海

r

e

w

i

n

d

Memories rewind in my mind

Y

o

b

*

*

c

h

d

o

n

’

t

k

i

l

l

m

y

v

i

b

e

Yo b**ch don’t kill my vibe

sī思

xù绪

zěn怎

zhú逐

jiàn渐

biàn变

màn慢

ne呢

How do my thoughts gradually slow down?

G

i

v

e

m

e

t

h

e

r

e

t

r

o

(

r

e

t

r

o

r

e

t

r

o

)

Give me the retro (retro retro)

bài拜

tuō托

bié别

dǎ打

diàn电

huà话

gěi给

wǒ我

Please don't call me

5

h

o

u

r

s

a

n

o

t

h

e

r

l

e

v

e

l

5 hours another level

bié别

guò过

tóu头

bǎ把

mì密

mǎ码

jiě解

suǒ锁

Don't turn away, unlock the password

A

s

k

m

e

,

X

,

V

Ask me, X, V

B

a

d

l

i

g

h

t

,

d

a

y

a

n

d

n

i

g

h

t

Bad light, day and night

P

a

s

s

i

t

,

p

r

a

y

,

J

e

s

u

s

Pass it, pray, Jesus

L

a

s

t

t

i

m

e

,

y

e

a

h

y

o

u

’

r

e

r

i

g

h

t

,

y

o

u

’

r

e

r

i

g

h

t

Last time, yeah you’re right, you’re right

I

d

o

n

’

t

k

n

o

w

w

h

e

r

e

I

b

e

l

o

n

g

I don’t know where I belong

zài在

líng凌

chén晨

xǐng醒

lái来

hòu后

r

o

l

l

liǎo了

gēn根

j

o

i

n

t

Waking up at dawn, I rolled a joint

bié别

rén人

shuō说

yí一

jù句

jiù就

gēn跟

zhù著

tā他

g

o

i

n

g

Following others' words, just going

F

*

*

k

t

h

a

t

p

l

a

y

l

i

s

t

F**k that playlist

F

*

*

k

t

h

a

t

,

f

*

*

k

t

h

a

t

guī规

jǔ矩

F**k that, f**k those rules

F

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*

k

t

h

a

t

p

a

g

e

s

zhěng整

tiān天

g

e

t

h

i

g

h

F**k those pages, getting high all day

D

o

n

’

t

y

o

u

p

a

s

s

o

u

t

Don’t you pass out

I

’

m

a

l

o

n

e

r

n

a

h

n

a

h

I’m a loner nah nah

R

o

l

l

a

d

i

c

e

,

a

n

d

I

t

h

i

n

k

i

t

t

w

i

c

e

Roll a dice, and I think it twice

tài太

duō多

gù故

shì事

tài太

fǎ法

nǐ你

huì会

ài爱

sǐ死

wǒ我

cǎi踩

zhè这

ge个

pāi拍

zi子

Too many stories, too wild, you'll love it to death, I'm stepping to this beat

kāi开

shǐ始

zhī之

qián前

de的

nà那

dōu都

tài太

fù复

zá杂

Everything before the start was too complicated

C

a

l

l

i

n

g

m

e

o

n

m

y

n

o

c

e

l

l

u

l

a

r

p

h

o

n

e

Calling me on my no cellular phone

tái台

běi北

de的

běn本

zhì质

W

e

c

a

n

’

t

n

e

v

e

r

t

e

l

l

Taipei's true nature, we can never tell

D

o

n

’

t

w

a

n

n

a

b

a

l

l

i

n

g

Don’t wanna balling

àn按

xià下

c

o

n

t

r

o

l

v

hòu后

After pressing control V

fā发

xiàn现

dì地

yù狱

tiān天

táng堂

zài在

rén人

xīn心

zhōng中

Discovering hell and heaven within human hearts

L

i

g

h

t

s

o

n

l

i

g

h

t

s

o

f

f

Lights on lights off

Y

o

u

’

v

e

b

l

o

w

n

m

y

m

i

n

d

You’ve blown my mind

B

l

i

n

d

e

d

b

y

y

o

u

r

e

y

e

s

Blinded by your eyes

chén沉

nì溺

xū虚

huàn幻

de的

mèng梦

Drowning in a surreal dream

L

i

g

h

t

s

o

n

l

i

g

h

t

s

o

f

f

Lights on lights off

Y

o

u

’

v

e

k

i

s

s

e

d

m

e

r

i

g

h

t

You’ve kissed me right

D

o

n

’

t

b

e

a

l

i

a

r

Don’t be a liar

H

i

d

i

n

g

i

t

f

r

o

m

d

e

e

p

i

n

s

i

d

e

Hiding it from deep inside

jié结

jú局

dào到

zuì最

hòu后

hái还

shì是

pū扑

le了

kōng空

In the end, it all came to nothing

xiǎng想

táo逃

yòu又

táo逃

bù不

chū出

zhè这

wú无

dǐ底

dòng洞

Wanting to escape, yet unable to escape this bottomless pit

I

’

l

l

b

e

w

a

i

t

i

n

g

r

i

g

h

t

h

e

r

e

I’ll be waiting right here

dài带

wǒ我

lí离

kāi开

zhè这

lǐ里

Take me away from here

S

t

o

p

*

3

(

b

a

c

k

a

g

a

i

n

)

Stop *3 (back again)

S

t

o

p

*

3

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b

a

c

k

b

a

c

k

a

g

a

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n

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Stop *3 (back back again)

S

t

o

p

*

3

(

b

a

c

k

a

g

a

i

n

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Stop *3 (back again)

S

t

o

p

*

3

(

d

o

n

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t

c

o

m

e

b

a

c

k

a

g

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Stop *3 (don’t come back again)

W

e

a

i

n

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t

t

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l

k

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n

g

a

b

o

u

t

l

o

v

e

(

l

o

v

e

l

o

v

e

)

We ain't talking about love (love love)

A

b

o

u

t

m

o

n

e

y

a

n

d

s

e

x

About money and sex

W

h

a

t

y

o

u

k

n

o

w

a

b

o

u

t

h

u

h

What you know about huh

N

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w

I

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m

c

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l

d

-

b

l

o

o

d

e

d

(

b

l

o

o

d

b

l

o

o

d

)

Now I’m cold-blooded (blood blood)

jiù就

suàn算

lì立

zhèng正

shāo稍

xī息

t

r

y

n

o

t

h

o

p

o

n

u

s

wō喔

méi没

dé得

děng等

Even at attention, try not to hop on us, oh, no time to wait

S

p

i

r

i

t

u

a

l

n

i

g

h

t

g

o

r

a

g

e

s

h

*

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Spiritual night go rage sh*t

C

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s

h

d

o

u

g

h

m

u

l

a

r

a

c

k

s

o

n

r

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c

k

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Cash dough mula racks on racks

fēn分

bù不

qīng清

zhè这

w

h

i

t

e

o

r

b

l

a

c

k

yòu又

zhuī追

zhù著

shuí谁

Can't distinguish white or black, chasing after whom again?

Y

e

a

h

I

c

a

n

’

t

l

e

t

y

o

u

g

o

b

o

y

Yeah I can’t let you go boy

Y

o

u

d

o

n

’

t

c

a

r

e

a

b

o

u

t

t

h

i

s

You don’t care about this

L

o

t

t

a

c

a

n

d

i

e

s

i

n

p

o

c

k

e

t

Lotta candies in pocket

Y

o

u

k

n

o

w

t

h

a

t

t

o

x

i

c

You know that toxic

I

n

y

o

u

r

e

y

e

s

e

y

e

s

e

y

e

s

In your eyes eyes eyes

P

l

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a

s

e

d

o

n

’

t

h

u

r

t

m

y

m

i

n

d

m

i

n

d

m

i

n

d

Please don’t hurt my mind mind mind

L

i

g

h

t

s

o

n

l

i

g

h

t

s

o

f

f

Lights on lights off

Y

o

u

’

v

e

b

l

o

w

n

m

y

m

i

n

d

You’ve blown my mind

B

l

i

n

d

e

d

b

y

y

o

u

r

e

y

e

s

Blinded by your eyes

chén沉

nì溺

xū虚

huàn幻

de的

mèng梦

Drowning in a surreal dream

L

i

g

h

t

s

o

n

l

i

g

h

t

s

o

f

f

Lights on lights off

Y

o

u

’

v

e

k

i

s

s

e

d

m

e

r

i

g

h

t

You’ve kissed me right

D

o

n

’

t

b

e

a

l

i

a

r

Don’t be a liar

H

i

d

i

n

g

i

t

f

r

o

m

d

e

e

p

i

n

s

i

d

e

Hiding it from deep inside

jié结

jú局

dào到

zuì最

hòu后

hái还

shì是

pū扑

le了

kōng空

In the end, it all came to nothing

xiǎng想

táo逃

yòu又

táo逃

bù不

chū出

zhè这

wú无

dǐ底

dòng洞

Wanting to escape, yet unable to escape this bottomless pit

I

’

l

l

b

e

w

a

i

t

i

n

g

r

i

g

h

t

h

e

r

e

I’ll be waiting right here

dài带

wǒ我

lí离

kāi开

zhè这

lǐ里

Take me away from here

Key HSK Vocabulary

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK	Action
拜托	bài tuō	request sb. to do sth.	HSK 7
结局	jié jú	ending, outcome	HSK 7
脑海	nǎo hǎi	brain, mind	HSK 7
凌晨	líng chén	before dawn, in the small hours	HSK 7
地狱	dì yù	hell, inferno	HSK 7
虚幻	xū huàn	unreal, illusory	HSK 7
就算	jiù suàn	even if, granted that	HSK 6
本质	běn zhì	essence, nature	HSK 6
天堂	tiān táng	paradise, heaven	HSK 6
回忆	huí yì	recollect, recall	HSK 5
密码	mì mǎ	code, password	HSK 4
逐渐	zhú jiàn	gradually, by degrees	HSK 4
整天	zhěng tiān	the whole day, all day	HSK 3
发现	fā xiàn	find, discover	HSK 2
故事	gù shi	story, tale	HSK 2
最后	zuì hòu	last, final	HSK 1
这里	zhè lǐ	here	HSK 1
打电话	dǎ diàn huà	to make a phone call	HSK 1
别人	bié ren	others, other people	HSK 1
醒来	xǐng lái	to waken

Ever found yourself lost in a memory, a feeling of nostalgia that transcends time? E1and’s official lyric video for 'Retro' doesn't just tap into that sentiment; it reinvents it. As an emerging Chinese music artist celebrated for their unique blend of contemporary sound and innovative production, E1and crafts a vibrant, captivating world where the past meets the present in a truly fresh way. This track isn't merely a throwback; it's an immersive experience, inviting you to discover the power of their vibrant lyricism and connect with Chinese culture through an unforgettable sonic journey.

Quick Info


Song Name	E1and《Retro》Official Lyric Video (Retro)
Artist	E1and
Original Singer	Original
Release Year	2023
Duration	03:45

The Story Behind the Song

E1and's "Retro" isn't merely a song; it's a meticulously woven tapestry of sound, inviting us into a dreamscape where the past isn't just revisited, but reborn. It’s the bittersweet caress of a forgotten memory, where classic melodic whispers intertwine with the crisp pulse of contemporary production, crafting an auditory paradox that feels utterly fresh yet profoundly familiar. This isn't just a homage; it's an intimate conversation between eras, designed to evoke a poignant, beautiful yearning for a time perhaps never fully experienced, yet deeply felt.

This track captures a universal cultural phenomenon: the exquisite pull of nostalgia for aesthetic ideals and simpler rhythms. E1and brilliantly navigates this emotional landscape, not through mimicry, but through an innovative synthesis that allows listeners to reflect on the enduring elegance of yesteryear, all while savoring a uniquely current, innovative sound. It's a testament to the idea that some beauty, like certain melodies, transcends time, waiting to be rediscovered and reinterpreted for a new generation's soul.

✨ Lyrical Highlights

回憶像那一部黑白電影
Huíyì xiàng nà yī bù hēibái diànyǐng
Memories are like that black and white movie.

This line beautifully uses the black and white film as a vivid metaphor for memory and nostalgia. It evokes a timeless, classic aesthetic of the past, suggesting memories are both clear yet distant, imbued with a classic charm. This imagery perfectly captures the "retro" theme, highlighting how past experiences are preserved with a particular, often melancholic, filter.

時光倒流，能否再相遇
Shíguāng dàoliú, néngfǒu zài xiāngyù
If time flows backward, can we meet again?

This question is deeply poetic, expressing a universal yearning to revisit the past and reconnect with lost moments or people. It encapsulates the bittersweet hope and hypothetical longing at the heart of nostalgia, reflecting the "retro" theme's desire to transcend time. The rhetorical nature makes it particularly poignant, acknowledging the impossibility while still dreaming of it.

Grammar Notes

📌 把 (bǎ) structure

The 把 (bǎ) structure is used to bring the object of a verb forward, placing it before the verb. This emphasizes the action performed on the object or the result of that action. The general pattern is Subject + 把 + Object + Verb Phrase (+ other elements). In the lyrics, '别过头把密码解锁' (Don't turn your head away and unlock the password), '密码' (password) is the object being acted upon by '解锁' (unlock).

他把书包放在椅子上了。

Tā bǎ shūbāo fàng zài yǐzi shàng le.

He put the backpack on the chair.

📌 一...就... (yī... jiù...) structure

This pattern is used to express that one action or event happens immediately after another, or that one condition directly leads to another. '一' means 'as soon as' or 'once,' and '就' means 'then' or 'immediately.' In the lyrics, '别人说一句就跟著他 going' (As soon as someone says something, they follow him going), illustrates an immediate cause-and-effect or sequence of actions.

我一回家就洗手。

Wǒ yī huí jiā jiù xǐ shǒu.

As soon as I get home, I wash my hands.

📌 V 不出 (V bù chū) / V 不了 (V bù liǎo) - Resultative Complement for Inability

This construction uses a verb followed by '不' and a resultative complement (such as 出, 了, 动, 完, etc.) to indicate that an action *cannot* achieve a certain result or that the action is impossible to complete. 'V不出' specifically means 'cannot V out of/from' or 'cannot discern.' 'V不了' means 'cannot finish V-ing' or 'V is impossible/too much.' In the lyrics, '想逃又逃不出这无底洞' (Want to escape, but can't escape from this bottomless pit), '逃不出' shows the inability to escape from a place.

我找不出答案。

Wǒ zhǎo bù chū dà'àn.

I can't find the answer (can't search it out).

📌 在...后 (zài... hòu) / V 后 (V hòu) - indicating 'after'

This structure is used to indicate that an action or event takes place after a certain time, event, or condition. '在' + noun phrase/event + '后' (after a noun phrase or event) or a verb phrase + '后' (after an action is completed). The lyrics use both: '在凌晨醒来后 roll 了根 joint' (After waking up at dawn, rolled a joint) and '按下 control v 后' (After pressing control v).

吃完饭后我们去散步。

Chī wán fàn hòu wǒmen qù sànbù.

After finishing dinner, we went for a walk.