3 2 1 – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: SHINee

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the energetic world of J-pop with SHINee's "3 2 1"! This song, full of encouragement and vibrant sounds, is a perfect example of how music can motivate you to overcome challenges and aim for new beginnings. Dive in to learn how SHINee combines catchy melodies with uplifting messages.

[English]

1 2 3 4!

...

Game start

No weapons or allies

First, let's compete at level zero

A life lacking battle experience

Game game game

Defying the commands

Go radical

It's okay if it bugs out

Oh break it down

Are you ready now?

You ready now

3-2-1!

Run, change it up

Let's change it up together, alright!

Only one!

If you want to hold it

Reload with a strong heart

Oh c'mon c'mon!

Don't worry about mistakes

C'mon c'mon!

The chance starts here

C'mon c'mon!

To the next stage

3-2-1!

Saved

The pain of setbacks

Drag and drop

If you throw away the folder

One more try

A trick to break through the wall

Clear clear clear

In the heart and body

Do shake it up

Overflowing energy

Invincible, right?

Are you ready now?

You ready now

3-2-1!

Run, change it up

Change it up all at once, alright!

No reverse!

If you wipe your tears

Rewrite your dreams over and over (Oh rewrite)

Oh c'mon c'mon!

The ideal ending

C'mon c'mon!

Don't give up

C'mon c'mon!

To the next stage (Change it up)

3-2-1!

And now, something different

...

Defying the commands

Go radical

It's okay if it bugs out

Oh break it down

Are you ready now?

You ready now

3-2-1!

Run, change it up

Let's change it up together, alright!

Only one!

If you want to hold it

Reload with a strong heart

Oh c'mon c'mon!

Don't worry about mistakes

C'mon c'mon!

The chance starts here

C'mon c'mon!

To the next stage

3-2-1!

Run, change it up

Change it up all at once, alright!

No reverse! (No reverse!)

If you wipe your tears

Rewrite your dreams over and over

Oh c'mon c'mon!

The ideal ending

C'mon c'mon!

Don't give up

C'mon c'mon!

To the next stage

3-2-1!

...

[Japanese]

1 2 3 4!

ゲームStart

武器も味方もない

まずは Levelゼロで勝負

戦う経験値不足のLife

Game game game

コマンドに逆らい

Goラジカル

バグってもいい

Oh break it down

Are you ready now?

You ready now

3-2-1!

走れchange it up

一緒にChange it up alright!

Only one!

手にしたいなら

強いハートをリロード

Oh c'mon c'mon!

気にすんな Mistake

C'mon c'mon!

チャンスはココから

C'mon c'mon!

次のステージへ

3-2-1!

セーブした

挫折の痛みを

Drag and drop

フォルダーごと捨てたら

One more try

裏ワザで壁

Clear clear clear

ココロにカラダに

Do shake it up

満ちるエナジー

無敵じゃん

Are you ready now?

You ready now

3-2-1!

走れchange it up

一気に Change it up alright!

No reverse!

涙ふいたら

夢を何度もリライト (Oh rewrite)

Oh c'mon c'mon!

理想のエンディング

C'mon c'mon!

諦めないで

C'mon c'mon!

次のステージへ(Change it up)

3-2-1!

And now.something difference

コマンドに逆らい

Go ラジカル

バグってもいい

Oh break it down

Are you ready now?

You ready now

3-2-1!

走れ change it up

一緒に Change it up alright!

Only one!

手にしたいなら

強いハートをリロード

Oh c'mon c'mon!

気にすんな Mistake

C'mon c'mon!

チャンスはココから

C'mon c'mon!

次のステージへ

3-2-1!

走れ change it up

一気に Change it up_alright!

No reverse!(No reverse!)

涙ふいたら

夢を 何度もリライト

Oh c'mon c'mon!

理想のエンディング

C'mon c'mon!

諦めないで

C'mon c'mon!

次のステージへ

3-2-1!

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
ゲーム /ɡeːmu/ A1	noun - game
勝負 /ʃoːbu/ B1	noun - match; contest
経験値 /keːkɪnʧi/ B2	noun - experience points
強い /tsuyoi/ A2	adjective - strong
ハート /haːto/ A1	noun - heart
チャンス /tɕaɳsɯ/ A2	noun - chance; opportunity
ステージ /steːdʒi/ A1	noun - stage
夢 /yume/ A1	noun - dream
リロード /riːloːdo/ B1	verb - to reload
挫折 /zaseʔe/ B2	noun - setback; failure
痛み /itami/ A2	noun - pain
エナジー /enaʤiː/ B1	noun - energy
理想 /risou/ B2	noun - ideal
エンディング /endɪŋ/ B1	noun - ending
諦めない /akiramenai/ B2	verb - to not give up

Key Grammar Structures

• First, the phrase "武器も味方もない" demonstrates the use of the particle "も" to indicate "also" or "even" in negative sentences.

  ➔ The particle "も" is used to express "also" or "even" when combined with negative form.

  ➔ In "武器も味方もない," it means "There are no weapons or allies." "も" emphasizes inclusion or addition.

• The line "走れchange it up" uses the imperative form "走れ" combined with an English phrase, illustrating code-switching and imperative mode.

  ➔ Imperative verb "走れ" (hashire) is used to give a command or encouragement, combined here with an English phrase for stylistic effect.

  ➔ "走れ" is a command form meaning "run!" The combination with "change it up" blends Japanese and English for stylistic impact.

• The phrase "Only one!" exemplifies the use of an exclamatory adverbial phrase to emphasize exclusivity or uniqueness.

  ➔ "Only one!" is an exclamatory phrase emphasizing that there is a single, unique choice or entity.

  ➔ This phrase highlights that the subject is unique or the best choice, conveying confidence and emphasis.

• In "夢を何度もリライト," the verb "リライト" (rewrite) illustrates the use of loanwords (gairaigo) in Japanese to express modern or technical actions.

  ➔ The verb "リライト" (rewrite) is a loanword (gairaigo) from English, used here as a noun/verb to describe updating or rewriting a dream.

  ➔ Loanwords like "リライト" are common in Japanese to incorporate modern or technical concepts easily.

• The phrase "次のステージへ" employs the particle "へ" to indicate direction or goal, which is crucial in expressing movement toward a future stage.

  ➔ The particle "へ" indicates direction or goal of movement, used here to mean "to the next stage."

  ➔ Using "へ" emphasizes the directionality or goal of the action, often used in sentences about moving or progressing.

• The repeated use of "3-2-1!" functions as an exclamatory cry, emphasizing readiness and excitement, typical in command or celebratory contexts.

  ➔ The sequence "3-2-1!" functions as an exclamatory countdown or rallying cry expressing excitement and readiness.

  ➔ This countdown creates anticipation and a sense of excitement, often used before action or event starting points.