Anthem – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: timelesz
• Album: timelesz

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!

[English]

Power for us, power for us

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

[Japanese]

力 for us　力力 for us

茨の道だとわかってても

行かなきゃならない時はあるさ

We won't give it up, we won't give it up, we are just

命懸け、旗掲げて、俺たちの燃える魂事

今、継続の大地へと足並みを揃えて Go

君を守り抜くさ Hey ride on, let me handle it

Believe me

忽ちに、世界変えよう。

ただ君の為に　(君の為に)

電光石火 Boom boom boom

龍のように Bang bang bang

So, don't just be a dreamer, I'll make myself a legend.

掴め Shooting star We never stop, you know right？

力 for us　力力 for us

燃やせ燃やせ魂

闇夜切り裂く、光の刀

底力はまだまだまだ深い (Make a stand)

We won't give it up, we won't give it up, we are just

命懸け、旗掲げて、俺たちの燃える魂事

今、継続の大地へと足並みを揃えて Go

君を守り抜くさ Hey ride on, let me handle it

Believe me

忽ちに、世界変えよう。

ただ君の為に　(君の為に)

電光石火 Boom boom boom

龍のように Bang bang bang

So, don't just be a drеamer, I'll make myself a lеgend.

掴め Shooting star We never stop, you know right？

力 for us　力力 for us

燃やせ燃やせ魂

1ミリたりとも、譲らぬ俺の本望。

前方だけを見て A step closer　そうさ、獲物は逃さん。

You know what？ 目指すは桃源郷、

Love and peace, make it real　俺らはやれる Ay　(愛)

希望と、我共に。

明日と愛を繋げて、Oh Thank god, let's go.

電光石火 Boom boom boom

龍のように Bang bang bang

So, don't just be a dreamer, I'll make myself a legend.

掴め Shooting star We never stop, you know right？

力 for us　力力 for us

燃やせ燃やせ魂

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
力 /chikara/ A2	noun - power
茨 /ibaraki/ B1	noun - thorn
命 /inochi/ A2	noun - life
旗 /hata/ B1	noun - flag
燃える /moeru/ B1	verb - to burn
魂 /tamashii/ A2	noun - soul
光 /hikari/ A1	noun - light
刀 /katana/ B1	noun - sword
底力 /genryoku/ B2	noun - potential
譲らぬ /yuzuranu/ B2	verb - to not yield
本望 /honmō/ B2	noun - true intention
桃源郷 /tōgenkyō/ C1	noun - utopia
希望 /kibō/ A2	noun - hope
愛 /ai/ A1	noun - love

Key Grammar Structures

• 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.

• 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...'.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.