50% – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: Official髭男dism

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the world of Japanese music with Official髭男dism's "50%"! This soulful J-Pop track, rich with gospel influences, offers an insightful look into modern Japanese culture and personal well-being. Through its relatable lyrics about balancing effort and self-care, you can learn practical vocabulary and expressions for discussing mental health, work-life balance, and personal aspirations. Its unique blend of musical styles makes it an engaging and inspiring way to deepen your understanding of the language and the challenges of contemporary life in Japan.

[English]

I want to live without regrets, in a way I can be proud of.

It's good to be inspired to live like that, but

If you say enduring stress is the essence of beauty,

Let's take a breather here.

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

That's why there's happiness to be found, I guess.

I wanna live at 50%, but they say 100% is a must.

Oh, when did I learn that?

I snap back to reality and pretty soon I'm making the same mistakes again.

Until I'm worn out, until I turn to ashes.

That's not right, it can't be right!

The slow life that disappeared like bubbles.

On a holiday I barely made it to, seeing someone shining so bright,

I get anxious and regretful, frustrated with my situation.

Can't sleep, morning comes, staying up all night becomes a habit.

I can't afford to stop, so I drag my heavy feet,

Get on a treadmill going way too fast for me.

I stumble, catch a cold,

What can I achieve if I can't even manage myself?

I won't say that! Just try not to get too stressed.

Ready, set, go! No finish line, no records—I want to love this life too.

But in today's society, what can you do?

When you have to do it to survive, at least try to keep it at 80%.

Winning or losing doesn't matter anymore.

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

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

That's why there's happiness to be found, I guess.

I wanna live at 50%, but they say 100% is a must.

Oh, when did I learn that?

I snap back to reality and pretty soon I'm making the same mistakes again.

Until I'm worn out, until I turn to ashes. Why?

Maybe I'm taking on too much?

But don't I want to put it down?

Don't forget to ask your body what it needs.

That's what it seems like. If you loosen the tension in your heart, then... Oh.

Starting today, let's reset to 50% as our baseline!

Hormones, gut-brain connection, junk fatigue, autonomic nerves—

Take care of them with a warm hug, watch out for everything.

Rest, prepare, and only then—go all out with your 100%!!!

I wanna live at 50%, but they say 100% is a must.

Oh, when did I learn that?

I snap back to reality and pretty soon I'm making the same mistakes again.

Until I'm worn out, until I turn to ashes. Why?

Maybe I'm taking on too much?

But don't I want to put it down?

Don't forget to ask your body what it needs.

That's what it seems like. If you loosen the tension in your heart, then... Oh.

Starting today, let's reset to 50% as our baseline!

[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/ A2	noun - regret
誇る /hokoru/ B1	verb - to be proud of
奮い立つ /furuitatsu/ B2	verb - to be invigorated
ストレス /sutoresu/ A2	noun - stress
耐え抜く /taenuku/ B1	verb - to endure
美学 /bigaku/ B2	noun - aesthetics
競争 /kyousou/ A2	noun - competition
幸せ /shiawase/ A1	noun - happiness
焦る /ajeru/ B1	verb - to feel anxious
苛立つ /iradatsu/ B2	verb - to get irritated
トレッドミル /toreddomiru/ B1	noun - treadmill
自己管理 /jiko kanri/ B2	noun - self-management
記録 /kiroku/ A2	noun - record
現代社会 /gendai shakai/ B1	noun - modern society
ホルモン /horumon/ B2	noun - hormone
自律神経 /jiritsu shinkei/ C1	noun - autonomic nervous system