アイドル – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: YOASOBI

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the world of Japanese pop culture with YOASOBI's hit song "Idol." This dynamic track offers a glimpse into the demanding life of an idol, exploring themes of truth, lies, and the search for genuine connection. Experience the unique blend of musical styles and learn about the fascinating story behind the anime "Oshi no Ko," which inspired this viral sensation.

[English]

Media overwhelmed by an invincible smile

I want to know that mysterious secret

Even the missing parts are her territory

You, perfect yet deceitful,

A brilliantly talented idol

(You're my savior, you're my saving grace)

What did you eat today?

What's your favorite book?

If we go out to have fun, where would we go?

I haven't eaten anything

That's a secret

Whatever I'm asked,

I just drift

Just calmly like that

But shining brightly

The secret that feels just within reach but remains unseen tastes like honey

Not that, not that, not that

Not this, not this, not this

What's your type?

Who's the other person?

Come on, answer

"I have no idea how to love someone,"

I can't know if it's a lie or the truth

Those words cause another person to fall

Makes them fall in love again

Everyone is mesmerized

You are the perfect, ultimate idol

Will never appear again

Reincarnation of the first star

Ah, with that smile, I love you

Turns everyone into a captive

Those eyes, those words

Even if it's a lie, it's a perfect idol

Yes, that child is special

We're just the extras from the start

I'm the supporting B for the star

Not everything is thanks to that child

Cheesy

There's definitely some jealousy and envy

This is not a joke

That's exactly why I can't forgive

I can't forgive a you who isn't perfect

I can't forgive myself

I acknowledge no one but you, stronger than anyone

Everyone believes and worships

Truly the strongest, invincible idol

No weakness can be found

Housing the brightest star

Never show a weak side

Hide the parts you don't want to be seen

I only want it to be unique

That is the true idol

Media boiling with her trademark smile

Only this secret that remains completely hidden

A career stacked on false "I love you"s

This is my kind of love

Even the dripping sweat looks like beautiful aqua

Eyelids that conceal rubies

I, who sings, dances and twirls, am Maria

Thus, that lie is the ultimate love

I've never been loved by anyone

I have never loved anyone

That my lie one day becomes truth

(I believe)

Someday I'll surely get everything

I am indeed a greedy idol

Being true to myself, caring about everyone

Because I want to love properly

I lie again today

Wishing for the day these words become true

Still, yet

I couldn't tell you, only you

Ah, finally I could say it

This is definitely not a lie

I love you

...

(You're my savior, my true savior, my saving grace)

...

[Japanese]

無敵の笑顔で荒らすメディア

知りたいその秘密ミステリアス

抜けてるとこさえ彼女のエリア

完璧で嘘つきな君は

天才的なアイドル様

(You're my savior, you're my saving grace)

今日何食べた？

好きな本は？

遊びに行くならどこに行くの？

何も食べてない

それは内緒

何を聞かれても

のらりくらり

そう淡々と

だけど燦々と

見えそうで見えない秘密は蜜の味

あれもないないない

これもないないない

好きなタイプは？

相手は？

さあ答えて

「誰かを好きになることなんて私分からなくてさ」

嘘か本当か知り得ない

そんな言葉にまた一人堕ちる

また好きにさせる

誰もが目を奪われていく

君は完璧で究極のアイドル

金輪際現れない

一番星の生まれ変わり

ああ その笑顔で愛してるで

誰も彼も虜にしていく

その瞳がその言葉が

嘘でもそれは完全なアイ

はいはいあの子は特別です

我々はハナからおまけです

お星様の引き立て役Bです

全てがあの子のお陰なわけない

洒落臭い

妬み嫉妬なんてないわけがない

これはネタじゃない

からこそ許せない

完璧じゃない君じゃ許せない

自分を許せない

誰よりも強い君以外は認めない

誰もが信じ崇めてる

まさに最強で無敵のアイドル

弱点なんて見当たらない

一番星を宿している

弱いとこなんて見せちゃダメダメ

知りたくないとこは見せずに

唯一無二じゃなくちゃイヤイヤ

それこそ本物のアイ

得意の笑顔で沸かすメディア

隠しきるこの秘密だけは

愛してるって嘘で積むキャリア

これこそ私なりの愛だ

流れる汗も綺麗なアクア

ルビーを隠したこの瞼

歌い踊り舞う私はマリア

そう嘘はとびきりの愛だ

誰かに愛されたことも

誰かのこと愛したこともない

そんな私の嘘がいつか本当になること

（信じてる）

いつかきっと全部手に入れる

私はそう欲張りなアイドル

等身大でみんなのこと

ちゃんと愛したいから

今日も嘘をつくの

この言葉がいつか本当になる日を願って

それでもまだ

君と君にだけは言えずにいたけど

ああ やっと言えた

これは絶対嘘じゃない

愛してる

(You're my savior, my true savior, my saving grace)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
アイドル /aɪˈdɔːru/ B1	noun - idol (a celebrity or public figure who is admired)
完璧 /kanpeki/ B2	adjective - perfect
秘密 /himitsu/ A2	noun - secret
嘘 /uso/ A2	noun - lie
愛する /aisuru/ B1	verb - to love
燦々 /sanshan/ C1	adjective - brilliant, radiant
究極 /kyūkyoku/ B2	adjective - ultimate
生まれ変わり /umarekawari/ B2	noun - reincarnation
虜 /toriko/ B2	noun - captive, enchanted
唯一無二 /yuiitsu muni/ C1	adjective - one and only, unique
キャリア /kyaria/ B1	noun - career
等身大 /tōshindai/ C1	adjective - life-sized, true-to-life
欲張り /mukku/ B1	adjective - greedy, covetous
メディア /media/ A2	noun - media
ミステリアス /misuteriasu/ B1	adjective - mysterious

Key Grammar Structures

• 無敵の笑顔で荒らすメディア

  ➔ No-adjective (無敵) + の

  ➔ The phrase '無敵の笑顔' uses the negative adjective '無敵' (invincible) followed by の to modify '笑顔' (smile).

• 知りたいその秘密ミステリアス

  ➔ Wanting to do (たい) + Noun (秘密) + Foreign loanword (ミステリアス)

  ➔ The phrase uses '知りたい' (want to know) followed by the noun '秘密' (secret) and the foreign loanword 'ミステリアス' (mysterious).

• 完璧で嘘つきな君は

  ➔ て-form (完璧で) + Noun (嘘つき)

  ➔ The phrase uses the て-form '完璧で' (perfect) followed by the noun '嘘つき' (liar) to describe the subject.

• 今日何食べた？

  ➔ Plain form verb (食べた) in past tense

  ➔ The verb '食べた' (ate) is in the plain past tense form, commonly used in casual conversations.

• それは内緒

  ➔ Polite negative form (内緒)

  ➔ The phrase 'それは内緒' uses the polite negative form '内緒' (it's a secret) to respond indirectly.

• 誰かを好きになることなんて私分からなくてさ

  ➔ Negative form of potential (分からなくて)

  ➔ The phrase uses '分からなくて' (don't understand) as the negative form of potential, expressing inability.

• 弱点なんて見当たらない

  ➔ Negative form with なんて (なんて見当たらない)

  ➔ The phrase uses 'なんて' to emphasize the negative statement '見当たらない' (cannot find), expressing strong negation.

• 等身大でみんなのことちゃんと愛したいから

  ➔ て-form (愛したいから)

  ➔ The phrase uses the て-form '愛したいから' (because I want to love) to connect the reason for the action.