50% – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: Official髭男dism

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into "50%" by Official髭男dism, a profound anthem that encourages self-care and a balanced life, making it a fantastic resource for Japanese language learners. Its clear, relatable lyrics, often discussing the pressures of modern life, offer rich vocabulary and authentic expressions. The song's unique blend of J-Pop, rock, and gospel elements, combined with its powerful vocals and rap sections, provides diverse listening practice and a deeper understanding of contemporary Japanese musicality and cultural perspectives. Experience its celebratory mood and discover how to express emotional depth and personal resolve in Japanese.

[English]

So I won't have regrets, so I can be proud of myself to someone.

It's great to be motivated to try to live that way, but

If you're going to say that enduring stress is a virtue,

Let's take a breather here.

There's no obligation to compete, no ring, no course.

That's why there's happiness to be gained, right?

I want to live at 50%, but they say it has to be 100%.

Oh, when did I learn that?

I come to my senses, and fairly quickly I repeat the same mistakes.

Until I wear down, until I turn to ash.

It's not bad? No way it's not!

A slow life that vanished like a bubble.

On a hard-earned day off, seeing someone else shining,

I get impatient and regretful on my own, irritated with the current situation.

I can't sleep and morning comes, and my days and nights get flipped as a habit.

Knowing I can't afford to stop, I force myself to move,

Getting on a treadmill with a speed I can't keep up with,

I fall, I catch a cold.

What can I possibly accomplish when I can't even manage myself?

I won't say that! So I don't get too depressed.

I want to love this life that has no 'ready, set, go!' and no finish line, no records.

Still, modern society can't be helped.

When there are things you have to do to survive, at least,

Let's make 80% the upper limit. I don't even care about losing anymore.

I just want to keep doing what I want for a long time!

There's no obligation to compete, no ring, no course.

That's why there's happiness to be gained, right?

I want to live at 50%, but they say it has to be 100%.

Oh, when did I learn that?

I come to my senses, and fairly quickly I repeat the same mistakes.

Until I wear down, until I turn to ash, I wonder why.

But aren't you probably carrying too much?

But you don't really want to put it down, do you?

We mustn't forget to ask our bodies what they need.

It seems that's the case. So, if you loosen the stiffness in your heart, oh.

From today onward, we're going back to our 50% default!

Hormones, gut-brain connection, autonomic nerves tired from junk food,

Pamper them with a warm hug, be careful overall,

Rest and prepare, and only when it really matters, unleash your 100%!!!

I want to live at 50%, but they say it has to be 100%.

Oh, when did I learn that?

I come to my senses, and fairly quickly I repeat the same mistakes.

Until I wear down, until I turn to ash, I wonder why.

But aren't you probably carrying too much?

But you don't really want to put it down, do you?

We mustn't forget to ask our bodies what they need.

It seems that's the case. So, if you loosen the stiffness in your heart, oh.

From today onward, we're going back to our 50% default!

[Japanese]

後悔のないように　誰かに誇れるように

生きてみようだなんて 奮い立つのは良いけど

ストレスがあっても 耐え抜く事こそが美学だなんて言うなら

ここでひと息つこう

競争の義務はない リングもコースもない

だからこそ手にする幸せもあるんだろう

[50]パーで生きたいのにね [100]じゃなきゃダメなんて

Oh いつ教わったんだっけ？と

我に返って 割とすぐにまた間違えてを繰り返して

すり減るまで 灰になるまで

悪かねえ なわけがねえ！

泡と消えたスローライフ

滑り込んだ休日に　誰かの輝いてる姿に

勝手に焦り悔やみ　現状に苛立ち

眠れぬまま朝になる　昼夜逆転が癖になる

立ち止まってる場合じゃないと重い腰を動かし

身の丈に合わない速度のトレッドミルに乗っかり

転び　風邪ひき

自己管理も出来ない自分に何を成し遂げられると言うのだろう？

なんて言わない！　あまり病まないように

よーいドン！もゴールもない 記録もない人生も愛したい

とはいえ現代社会しゃあない

生きてくためにやらないわけにいかない時はせめて

[80]パーくらいを上限にしよう もう負けとかどうでもいいよ

自分のやりたい事だけ永く続けたい！

競争の義務はない　リングもコースもない

だからこそ手にする幸せもあるんだろう

[50]パーで生きたいのにね [100]じゃなきゃダメなんて

Oh いつ教わったんだっけ？と

我に返って 割とすぐにまた間違えてを繰り返して

すり減るまで 灰になるまで　なぜかねえ

ってかきっと背負い込み過ぎていない？

でも下ろしたいわけじゃない？

自分の身体への問いかけを忘れてはいけない

そう言う事みたい　 心の肩こりを緩めたならさあ　Oh

改めて今日から俺らは50%定位置で！

ホルモン腸脳関係　ジャンク疲れの自律神経

労って熱いハグで　全体気をつけんで

休んで備えて　ここぞでだけで　 放って君の[100]％！！！

[50]パーで生きたいのにね [100]じゃなきゃダメなんて

Oh いつ教わったんだっけ？と

我に返って 割とすぐにまた間違えてを繰り返して

すり減るまで 灰になるまで　なぜかねえ

ってかきっと背負い込み過ぎていない？

でも下ろしたいわけじゃない？　

自分の身体への問いかけを忘れてはいけない

そう言う事みたい 心の肩こりを緩めたならさあ　Oh

改めて今日から俺らは50%定位置で！

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
後悔 (koukai) /koːkaɪ/ B2	noun - regret, repentance
誇る (hokoru) /ho̞ko̞ɾɯ/ B2	verb - to boast, to be proud of
生きる (ikiru) /ikiɾɯ/ A1	verb - to live, to exist
ストレス (sutoresu) /sɯ̥to̞ɾe̞sɯ/ A2	noun - stress
美学 (bigaku) /biɡakɯ/ C1	noun - aesthetics
競争 (kyousou) /kʲoːsɔː/ B2	noun - competition
義務 (gimu) /ɡimɯ/ B2	noun - duty, obligation
幸せ (shiawase) /ɕiꜜaɰ̃se̞/ A2	noun - happiness, blessedness
間違う (machigau) /ma̠t͡ɕiɡa̠ɯ/ B1	verb - to make a mistake, to err
繰り返す (kurikaesu) /kɯɾikaesu/ B2	verb - to repeat, to do something over again
灰 (hai) /ha̠i/ B1	noun - ash
輝く (kagayaku) /ka̠ɡaja̠kɯ/ B2	verb - to shine, to sparkle, to glitter
焦る (aseru) /a̠se̞ɾɯ/ B1	verb - to be in a hurry, to be impatient
悔やむ (kuyamu) /kɯja̠mɯ/ B2	verb - to regret, to mourn
苛立ち (iradachi) /iɾadachi/ B2	noun - irritation, frustration
眠る (nemuru) /ne̞mɯɾɯ/ A1	verb - to sleep
癖 (kuse) /kɯse̞/ B1	noun - habit, mannerism
人生 (jinsei) /d͡ʑiɰ̃se̞ː/ A2	noun - life