BADモード – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: 宇多田ヒカル
• Album: BADモード

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the nuanced and caring world of Hikaru Utada's 'BADモード'. This song offers a beautiful opportunity to learn Japanese through its gentle and conversational lyrics, which express deep empathy and support. What makes this song special is its blend of modern, everyday language (like mentioning Netflix and Uber Eats) with heartfelt emotion, all set to a smooth, sophisticated R&B and electronic beat. It’s a perfect example of how contemporary Japanese music can be both incredibly cool and deeply touching.

[English]

You, who are always kind and a good child,

seem to be feeling unwell.

What on earth is going on, God?

That's not right.

Should I quietly watch over you?

Or should I ask you directly?

Will I end up hurting you?

I don't know, but

I definitely want to protect you.

Whether you're in great shape or in a bad mode,

I want to see you.

I can't let you go (let you go)

I just want you more in my life.

Whether you're in great shape or in a bad mode,

my feelings for you don't change.

Here's a diazepam.

We can each take half of it.

Or we can roll one up.

However the night flows.

Here's a diazepam.

We can each take half of it.

However the night flows.

Ignoring messages, let's watch Netflix,

still in our pajamas.

Let's order something through Uber Eats,

should we take a bath together?

How many times have I asked myself?

Is everyone this scared?

I can only pray that I won't feel that way again.

...

On days when I can't imagine a better situation,

I'll be here for you.

I can't let you go.

I just want you more.

When you feel low and alone,

you'd better let me know.

You know I'm bad at explaining,

but lately I've done some maturing.

Won't you lean on me when you need

something to lean on?

Until the very end of the credits,

your profile, wanting to watch,

to be honest,

that's my favorite part.

My favorite part.

Hope I don't mess it up.

Hope I don't mess it up again.

Hope I don't, don't mess it up again.

...

[Japanese]

いつも優しくていい子な君が

調子悪そうにしているなんて

いったいどうしてだ 神様

そりゃないぜ

そっと見守ろうか?

それとも直球で聞いてみようか?

傷つけてしまわないか?

わかんないけど

君のこと絶対守りたい

絶好調でも bad モードでも

君に会いたい

I can't let you go (let you go)

I just want you more in my life

絶好調でも bad モードでも

好き度変わらない

Here's a diazepam

We can each take half of

Or we can roll one up

However the night flows

Here's a diazepam

We can each take half of

However the night flows

メール無視してネトフリでも観て

パジャマのままで

ウーバーイーツでなんか頼んで

お風呂一緒に入ろうか

何度自問自答した?

誰でもこんなに怖いんだろうか?

二度とあんな思いはしないと祈るしかないか

今よりも良い状況を

想像できない日も私がいるよ

I can't let you go

I just want you more

When you feel low and alone

You'd better let me know

You know I'm bad at explaining

But lately I've done some maturing

Won't you lean on me when you need

Something to lean on

エンドロールの最後の最後まで

観たがる君の横顔が

正直言うと

僕の一番楽しみなとこ

楽しみなとこ

Hopе I don't fuck it up

Hope I don't fuck it up again

Hope I don't, don't fuck it up again

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
優しく /yasashiku/ A2	adverb - kindly, gently
調子 /chōshi/ B1	noun - condition, state
絶好調 /zekkōchō/ B2	noun - perfect condition, excellent state
bad /bæd/ A1	adjective - of poor quality, unpleasant
モード /mōdo/ B1	noun - mode, state
直球 /chokkyū/ B2	noun - straight ball, direct question
傷つけて /kizutsukete/ B1	verb - to hurt, to injure
絶対 /zettai/ B1	adverb - absolutely, definitely
守りたい /mamoritai/ B1	verb - to want to protect
好き /suki/ A1	adjective - liked, loved
度 /do/ B1	noun - degree, extent
自問自答 /jimongitō/ B2	noun - self-reflection, introspection
怖い /kowai/ A1	adjective - frightening, scary
想像 /sōzō/ B1	noun - imagination, idea
状況 /jōkyō/ B1	noun - situation, circumstance
エンドロール /endrorōru/ B2	noun - end roll, final credits
横顔 /yokogao/ B1	noun - side face, profile

Key Grammar Structures

• I can't let you go

  ➔ Modal verb 'cannot' + base form of 'let' + object + infinitive

  ➔ 'Can't' is the contraction of 'cannot', expressing inability or refusal. The structure 'let you go' means allowing or preventing someone from leaving.

• We can each take half of

  ➔ Modal verb 'can' + pronoun 'each' + base verb 'take' + noun phrase 'half of'

  ➔ 'Can' expresses possibility or ability. 'Each' emphasizes individual participation. The phrase indicates sharing equally.

• Hope I don't fuck it up

  ➔ Present simple tense with 'hope' + subject + auxiliary 'do' in negative + base verb 'fuck' + object

  ➔ 'Hope' is used to express a wish or desire. The structure 'do not + verb' is used in negative sentences at present tense.

• When you feel low and alone

  ➔ Conjunction 'when' + subject + present simple verb 'feel' + adjectives 'low' and 'alone'

  ➔ 'When' introduces a time clause indicating the moment or condition during which the main action occurs.

• The last of the end credits

  ➔ Definite article 'the' + ordinal phrase 'last of' + noun 'end credits'

  ➔ 'The' is a definite article used to specify a particular noun. 'Last of the end credits' refers to the final part of the credits sequence.