Be Brave – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: EXILE ATSUSHI, AI

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the power of music and language with 'Be Brave' by EXILE ATSUSHI and AI. This emotional ballad offers a chance to learn Japanese through its heartfelt lyrics about life, courage, and protecting loved ones. What makes this song special is the real-life context of AI's pregnancy during its creation, adding a profound layer of meaning to its message of hope and new beginnings.

[English]

No matter what form life takes, I want to protect it.

Even if I'm buried deep in despair... oh, why...

Something that we can't replace

That precious life can't be taken away by anyone.

We can get through the flames right in front of us.

Stand up, and we can be brave.

Because every day is a brand new day.

Our love will never fade away.

And I don’t want to give up.

No matter what color your soul is, I want to save it.

Even if it’s mixed up in conflict... oh, why...

Don’t be afraid, hold my hand.

You’re never alone.

Wipe away your tears, you can start over again as many times as you need.

When you believe you can fly

A miracle can happen today.

The love we share will change everything.

Even the memories of sadness, and wounds that won’t heal

If you live with the courage to carry them.

There’s gonna be a better day for us.

Smile with me, you’re beautiful.

A rainbow will appear in that sky too.

It’s gonna be a better day...

It’s gonna be a better day...

[Japanese]

どんな形の命でも　守りたいから

たとえ絶望の中にうもれていたとしても… oh, why...

Something that we can’t replace

大切なその命は　誰にも奪えない

目の前の炎も　くぐり抜けられる

Stand up and we can be brave

Cause everyday’s a brand new day

愛し合う想いはずっと消えることはないから

and I don’t want to give up

どんな色の魂も　救いたいから

それが争いの中に紛れていたとしても… oh, why...

Don’t be a afraid, Hold my hand

いつだって一人じゃないよ

涙ぬぐって、何度でもまたやり直せるから

When you believe you can fly

A miracle can happen today

愛し合う想いが全てを変えてくれるはず

悲しみの記憶も　癒えることない傷も

背負って生きてく　勇気さえあれば

There’s gonna be a better day for us

Smile with me you’re beautiful

あの空にも　虹がかかるだろう

It’s gonna be a better day...

It’s gonna be a better day...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
命 /いのち/ B1	noun - life
守る /まもる/ B1	verb - to protect
絶望 /ぜつぼう/ B2	noun - despair
炎 /ほのお/ B2	noun - flame
勇気 /ゆうき/ B1	noun - courage
美しい /うつくしい/ B2	adjective - beautiful
変える /かえる/ B1	verb - to change
記憶 /きおく/ B2	noun - memory
涙 /なみだ/ B1	noun - tears
希望 /きぼう/ B1	noun - hope
日 /ひ/ A1	noun - day
空 /そら/ A1	noun - sky
虹 /にじ/ A2	noun - rainbow
手 /て/ A1	noun - hand
信じる /しんじる/ B1	verb - to believe
奇跡 /きせき/ B2	noun - miracle

Key Grammar Structures

• Cause everyday’s a brand new day

  ➔ Contraction with 'cause' as a casual form of 'because' indicating reason.

  ➔ 'Cause' is a casual contraction of 'because' that explains a reason or cause.

• ものでも

  ➔ Expresses 'even if' or 'despite' in conditional or concessive contexts.

  ➔ Used to indicate 'even if' or 'despite the situation', often expressing concession.

• 背負って生きてく

  ➔ On the keel 'te' is a te-form used for connecting verbs, indicating ongoing action.

  ➔ The 'te' form links verbs and indicates continuation or ongoing action.

• も

  ➔ Particle 'も' indicates 'also', 'too', or 'even' emphasizing inclusiveness or emphasis.

  ➔ The particle 'も' emphasizes that the subject or idea includes or is also part of the previous statement.

• 新しい日

  ➔ Noun phrase meaning 'new day', used to symbolize new beginnings and hope.

  ➔ The phrase symbolizes hope, renewal, and the possibility of a fresh start.