八十年代的歌 [Bāshí niándài de gē][Song of the 80s] [English translation]

Please light another cigarette for me,

There aren't that many couples on the train.

I've heard all the songs you recommended,

and having heard them—I feel as lonely as you.

I can't forget you in your red tank-top;

I can't wipe away my complicated feelings.

I can't close the distance between us—

it's as far as that between birds and fish.

Time, please pass a little quicker,

don't let me watch sunset alone.

I want to live like the average person;

Desire, please leave my fragile self alone.

I miss you yet I have no words to say;

we're reaching the stop as my thoughts go on.

In my ears, I still hear lingering

That song from the eighties.

I know I have too many *stories,

I know I only stay for a moment.

Don't try looking for me in a crowd,

Thank you for letting me be a passing passenger.

I can't forget you who looked back in the twilight,

I can't hide from the rain that comes from destiny.

I can't chase behind you in your footsteps,

so just let me go far away in my loneliness.

I am just me with or without you,

I go on anyway with or without you.

You must live like the dawn of the day,

don't bother about my joy or sorrow.

• Artist:Zhao Lei
• Album:无法长大 (Unable to Grow Up)