An Exploration of Musicality and Literary Qualities in Translated Lyrics on Online Music Platforms: A Case Study of the Translated Lyrics of "Young and Beautiful"

Abstract

Lyrics translation practices can be categorized into singable and non-singable forms based on their purpose. Singable lyrics prioritize musicality, while non-singable lyrics prioritize literary quality. However, the binary opposition between literary and musical quality in non-singable lyrics has been challenged by new translation practices on internet music platforms. This paper examines the translation of "Young and Beautiful" to explore literary and musical qualities in non-singable lyrics translation.