Which One Is Closer To Natural English?
Chinese lyrics translated into English
version 1
Hey, let me change the ending
Yet I can cover it up only a short while
Don't obsess or say sorry
Loser just treats winner
Better not meet rather than cry on parting
version 2
Hey, let me change the ending
Even if I cover everything up, it'll just be a short time
No need to be too obsessive. No need to say sorry
Winning or losing only makes the loser treat the others to a meal
It's better to not see each other than to cry upon separation
Would you tell me which one is closer to natural English?
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I prefer version 2, but I'd say "on parting" instead of "on separation."
0I like the first version for its simplicity, since they're lyrics.
Are you open to any suggestions for changes, maybe?
I was just wondering if any of these might also fit the meaning:
Line 2 - I can only hide it for so long.
Line 3 - Don't obsess or apologise.
Line 4 - No one ever wins in a fight.
Line 5 - Parting is such sweet sorrow, l'd rather not
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