Lyrics & Translation
Thinking of learning Japanese? Let "Anthem" by timelesz be your powerful and energetic starting point! This song is not only a great example of modern J-pop but its lyrics, about determination and new beginnings, are full of empowering vocabulary. The driving beat and strong vocals make it a fun and memorable way to immerse yourself in the sounds of the Japanese language. Let's learn with the spirit of never giving up, just like the song's message!
Even if we know it's a thorny path
There are times when we have to move forward
We won't give it up, we won't give it up, we are just
Risking our lives, raising our flags, our burning souls
Now, let's march forward in unison to the land of continuation, Go
I'll protect you, hey ride on, let me handle it
Believe me
Let's change the world in an instant
Only for you (for you)
Electric flash, Boom boom boom
Like a dragon, Bang bang bang
So, don't just be a dreamer, I'll make myself a legend
Catch it, Shooting star, We never stop, you know right?
Power for us, power for us
Burn, burn, our souls
Cutting through the dark night, with a sword of light
Our inner strength is still deep (Make a stand)
We won't give it up, we won't give it up, we are just
Risking our lives, raising our flags, our burning souls
Now, let's march forward in unison to the land of continuation, Go
I'll protect you, hey ride on, let me handle it
Believe me
Let's change the world in an instant
Only for you (for you)
Electric flash, Boom boom boom
Like a dragon, Bang bang bang
So, don't just be a dreamer, I'll make myself a legend
Catch it, Shooting star, We never stop, you know right?
Power for us, power for us
Burn, burn, our souls
I won't give in, not even a millimeter, that's my true desire
Looking only forward, A step closer, that's right, we won't let our prey escape
You know what? Our goal is a utopia
Love and peace, make it real, we can do it, Ay (love)
With hope and our bond
Connecting tomorrow and love, Oh Thank god, let's go
Electric flash, Boom boom boom
Like a dragon, Bang bang bang
So, don't just be a dreamer, I'll make myself a legend
Catch it, Shooting star, We never stop, you know right?
Power for us, power for us
Burn, burn, our souls
Key Vocabulary
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力 /chikara/ A2 |
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茨 /ibaraki/ B1 |
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命 /inochi/ A2 |
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旗 /hata/ B1 |
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燃える /moeru/ B1 |
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魂 /tamashii/ A2 |
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光 /hikari/ A1 |
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刀 /katana/ B1 |
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底力 /genryoku/ B2 |
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譲らぬ /yuzuranu/ B2 |
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本望 /honmō/ B2 |
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桃源郷 /tōgenkyō/ C1 |
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希望 /kibō/ A2 |
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愛 /ai/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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We won't give it up, we won't give it up, we are just
➔ Use of negation with 'won't' (will not) to express refusal or determination.
➔ 'won't' is a contraction of 'will not', indicating a firm decision not to do something.
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命懸け、旗掲げて、俺たちの燃える魂事
➔ Using the te-form '掲げて' of the verb '掲げる' to connect actions, meaning 'raising and then...'.
➔ The te-form '掲げて' links multiple actions, often translating to 'raising and then...'.
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底力はまだまだまだ深い (Make a stand)
➔ Use of 'まだまだ' (still, even more) to emphasize continued depth or endurance.
➔ 'まだまだまだ' emphasizes that the depth or strength is still far from exhausted or fully realized.
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One millimeter also I will not concede my purpose.
➔ Expressing determination with 'One millimeter' (literally '1ミリ') to show no concession, combined with future intention.
➔ The phrase indicates a firm resolve not to give up even a tiny amount of their goal.
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目指すは桃源郷、Love and peace, make it real
➔ Using 'は' as the topic marker of '目指す' to indicate what is being aimed at.
➔ 'は' marks the topic of the sentence, indicating what is being aimed at or pursued.
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Let's go. 電光石火 Boom boom boom
➔ Imperative form 'Let's go' for making a suggestion or call to action; repetition of onomatopoeia for emphasis.
➔ 'Let's go' is an imperative invitation to move or act; 'Boom boom boom' emphasizes excitement or intensity.
