Lyrics & Translation
Discover the inspiring message of "幕が上がる" by back number, the theme song for "TOKYO MER." This powerful song explores themes of courage, strength, and the importance of human connection, offering a unique opportunity to learn Japanese through its heartfelt lyrics and emotive delivery.
That's because - it's something I'm afraid to lose
It means I truly hold onto it
Even if I keep telling myself it's okay
While doubting and hesitating again - I wanted to be stronger
The endless applause and the rain of light - I don't need anything special
Always - for some reason, someone chose me
That familiar smile - sometimes feels like a goal
Even if I search and lament - even if we're far apart
The regrets remain regrettable - I just want to be myself as I am
Now, with my feet frozen - and my weakness bleeding through
Not getting used to it or giving up - I wanted to be stronger
The endless applause and the rain of light - I don't need anything special
Just a little more - I'll try a bit harder
When it's over, let's toast and say I did my best
The fact that I can do nothing alone - I've somehow lived thanks to help
The burdens are heavy and the world is unreasonable - I wish I could forget it all and just sing
The endless applause and the rain of light - I don't need anything special
If I wish - I hope your familiar smile, for some reason, is the final goal
So until that moment - I want to be strong enough to protect what’s important
I want to be stronger
I want to be stronger
I want to be strong
I want to be strong
Key Vocabulary
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怖い こわい A2 |
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止まる とまる A2 |
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強く つよく A2 |
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拍手 はくしゅ B1 |
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特別 とくべつ B1 |
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選ぶ えらぶ A2 |
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笑顔 えがお B1 |
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頑張る がんばる A2 |
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重く おもく A2 |
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世界 せかい A2 |
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理不尽 りふじん C1 |
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忘れる わすれる A2 |
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守る まもる B1 |
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大事 だいじ B1 |
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弱さ よわさ B1 |
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瞬間 しゅんかん B2 |
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疑う うたがう B1 |
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悔しい くやしい B2 |
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What does “怖い” mean in the song "幕が上がる"?
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Key Grammar Structures
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怖いけど
➔ Conjunction 'けど' (kedo) is used to contrast two statements.
➔ The phrase means 'It's scary, but...'.
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強くなりたかった
➔ The verb form 'なりたかった' indicates a past desire.
➔ This means 'I wanted to be strong'.
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悔しかったことは悔しいまま
➔ The structure 'ことは...まま' indicates a state of being unchanged.
➔ This means 'The things I regretted remain regrettable'.
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強くなりたい
➔ The form 'たい' expresses a desire to do something.
➔ This means 'I want to be strong'.
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助けられてなんとか僕を生きて来た事
➔ The structure 'て来た' indicates an action that has continued up to the present.
➔ This means 'I have somehow lived on with the help of others'.
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願うなら
➔ The conditional 'なら' indicates a hypothetical situation.
➔ This means 'If you wish'.
