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

PinyinTranslation

wǒ我

hái还

shì是

xí习

guàn惯

xìng性

de的

duì对

nǐ你

hào好

qí奇

I still habitually find myself curious about you,

kuī窥

tàn探

nǐ你

de的

shēng生

huó活

Peeking into your life.

dàn但

fàng放

xià下

suǒ所

yǒu有

yí一

qiè切

guān关

yú于

nǐ你

de的

bú不

zài再

zhēng争

duó夺

But letting go of all things about you, no longer contending.

wǒ我

wú无

suǒ所

wèi谓

qù去

jiē接

shòu受

nǐ你

de的

r

u

n

a

w

a

y

I don't mind accepting your runaway.

fǎn反

zhèng正

nǐ你

xiàn现

zài在

de的

tā他

méi没

wǒ我

O

K

Anyway, your current flame is no match for me.

shuō说

jù句

shí实

huà话

To tell you the truth,

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n

d

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t

l

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k

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m

e

Who can do it like me?

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Who can do it like me?

shuō说

jù句

shí实

huà话

To tell you the truth,

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Who can do it like me?

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Who can do it like me?

shuō说

jù句

shí实

huà话

To tell you the truth,

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Who can do it like me?

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Who can do it like me?

shuō说

jù句

shí实

huà话

To tell you the truth,

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Who can do it like me?

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Who can do it like me?

dāng当

nǐ你

kāi开

shǐ始

duì对

wǒ我

shī失

wàng望

zhī之

hòu后

After you started to lose hope in me,

wǒ我

de的

chuàng创

zuò作

dōu都

kào靠

jiǔ酒

jīng精

All my creations relied on alcohol.

ràng让

bào暴

yǔ雨

bǎ把

wǒ我

lín淋

de的

shī湿

tòu透

Let the downpour drench me completely.

tā他

men们

shuō说

wǒ我

kāi开

shǐ始

biàn变

de的

zǒu走

xīn心

They say I've started to become heartfelt.

G

o

d

d

a

m

n

God damn,

U

k

n

o

w

g

i

r

l

xiàn现

zài在

de的

wǒ我

dī滴

jiǔ酒

bù不

zhān沾

You know, girl, now I don't touch a drop of alcohol.

dāng当

wǒ我

chè彻

dǐ底

de的

bú不

zài在

hu乎

cái才

fā发

xiàn现

Only when I truly stopped caring did I realize,

shēn身

biān边

de的

nǚ女

hái孩

dōu都

bǐ比

nǐ你

hǎo好

kàn看

The girls around me are all prettier than you.

dāng当

chū初

fā发

guò过

shì誓

yí一

dìng定

bǎ把

nǐ你

zhuī追

huí回

lái来

I once swore I'd surely win you back.

wǒ我

chéng承

rèn认

hòu后

lái来

bèi被

léi雷

pī劈

le了

I confess, later I was thunderstruck.

céng曾

jīng经

néng能

bèi背

xià下

diàn电

huà话

lǐ里

miàn面

de的

duì对

bái白

I used to memorize the dialogues from our calls,

xiàn现

zài在

lián连

hào号

mǎ码

dōu都

bú不

jì记

de得

Now I don't even remember the number.

dàn但

wǒ我

xiǎng想

yāo邀

qǐng请

nǐ你

kàn看

yí一

xià下

wǒ我

de的

xiàn现

zài在

But I want to invite you to see me now,

fáng房

jiān间

lǐ里

suí随

biàn便

zuò坐

bié别

zài再

jiàn见

wài外

Just sit wherever in the room, don't be a stranger.

yì一

qǐ起

yǎng养

guò过

de的

gǒu狗

yī依

rán然

jiàn健

zài在

The dog we raised together is still alive and well.

wǒ我

chéng承

rèn认

wǒ我

céng曾

jīng经

jiù就

xiàng像

gè个

biàn变

tài态

I confess, I used to be like a deviant.

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Who can do it like me? What will I be?

tài太

duō多

xiǎng想

bù不

chū出

dá答

àn案

de的

wèn问

tí题

Too many questions I can't find answers for.

lián连

wǒ我

zì自

jǐ己

dōu都

kāi开

shǐ始

huái怀

yí疑

Even I myself begin to doubt.

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Who can do it like me?

jiù就

xiàng像

tāi胎

jì记

Like a birthmark,

xiàng像

shì是

yǔ与

shēng生

jù俱

lái来

de的

yì一

zhí直

cún存

zài在

de的

As if innate, always present,

dōu都

bú不

jiè借

zhù助

wài外

lì力

Without any external force.

wǒ我

hái还

shì是

xí习

guàn惯

xìng性

de的

duì对

nǐ你

hào好

qí奇

I still habitually find myself curious about you,

kuī窥

tàn探

nǐ你

de的

shēng生

huó活

Peeking into your life.

dàn但

fàng放

xià下

suǒ所

yǒu有

yí一

qiè切

guān关

yú于

nǐ你

de的

bú不

zài再

zhēng争

duó夺

But letting go of all things about you, no longer contending.

wǒ我

wú无

suǒ所

wèi谓

qù去

jiē接

shòu受

nǐ你

de的

r

u

n

a

w

a

y

I don't mind accepting your runaway.

fǎn反

zhèng正

nǐ你

xiàn现

zài在

de的

tā他

méi没

wǒ我

O

K

Anyway, your current flame is no match for me.

shuō说

jù句

shí实

huà话

To tell you the truth,

W

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Who can do it like me?

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shuō说

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huà话

To tell you the truth,

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Who can do it like me?

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shuō说

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To tell you the truth,

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shuō说

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To tell you the truth,

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Who can do it like me?

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zài在

fēi非

zhōu洲

r

u

n

2

cháng长

jǐng颈

mǎ马

In Africa, running alongside the giraffes,

ràng让

bào暴

yǔ雨

lín淋

dào到

le了

shèng圣

dàn诞

jié节

Let the downpour drench till Christmas Day.

zài在

táo逃

mìng命

qián前

bào抱

hǎo好

nǐ你

huáng黄

jīn金

ba吧

Before fleeing, hold tight to your gold.

J

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t

shì式

bìng病

dú毒

dōu都

bú不

yòng用

màn蔓

yán延

Even a Jet-style virus needn't spread.

zhè这

shǒu首

gē歌

zhǐ只

shì是

biǎo表

dá达

wǒ我

niú牛

bī逼

This song merely proclaims my greatness.

nǐ你

yǒu有

shén什

me么

yì意

jiàn见

ne呢

Do you have any objections?

yì一

jiǎo脚

bǎ把

nǐ你

chuài踹

fēi飞

gǔn滚

xià下

lóu楼

tī梯

I'll kick you flying down the stairs.

P

e

a

c

e

a

n

d

l

o

v

e

Peace and love.

wǒ我

zhè这

me么

kuáng狂

yě野

méi没

yǒu有

qiān谦

xū虚

cóng从

bù不

b

e

h

u

m

b

l

e

I'm this wild, no modesty, never humble.

M

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k

e

s

h

i

t

jiǎo脚

tà踏

shí实

dì地

jué绝

bú不

shì是

chōng充

qì气

de的

I make things real, grounded, never inflated.

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t

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k

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m

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mì秘

jué诀

shì是

d

g

u

You wanna do it like me? The secret is dgu.

shuō说

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huà话

To tell you the truth,

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shuō说

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To tell you the truth,

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To tell you the truth,

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To tell you the truth,

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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

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.

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.