Be the light – English Lyrics

• By: ONE OK ROCK
• Album: 人生×僕= / JINSEI KAKETE BOKU WA

Lyrics & Translation

"Be the Light" by ONE OK ROCK is more than just a song; it's an emotional journey that teaches the importance of unity and inner strength. Through its poignant lyrics and the band's signature rock sound, you'll discover how music can help you navigate through difficult times and inspire you to spread positivity. Explore the depths of this moving anthem and learn how to 'be the light' in your own life and the lives of others.

[English]

Just the thought of another day

How do we end up this way?

What did we do wrong?

God

...

Even though the days go on

So far, so far away from

It seems so close

Always weighing on my shoulder

A time like no other

It all changed on that day

Sadness and so much pain

You can touch the sorrow here

I don't know what to blame

I just watch and watch again

Even though the days go on

So far, so far away from

It seems so close

Even though the days go on

So far, so far away from

It seems so close

What did it leave behind?

What did it take from us and wash away?

It may be long

But with our hearts, start anew

And keep it up and not give up

With our heads held high

You have seen hell and made it back again

How to forget?

We can't forget

The lives that were lost along the way

And then you realize that wherever you go

There you are

Time won't stop

So, we keep moving on

Yesterday's night turns to light

Tomorrow's night returns to light

Be the light

...

Always weighing on my shoulder

A time like no other

It all changed on that day

Sadness and so much pain

Anyone can close their eyes

Pretend that nothing is wrong

Open your eyes

And look for light

What did it leave behind?

What did it take from us and wash away?

It may be long

But with our hearts, start anew

And keep it up and not give up

With our heads held high

...

You have seen hell and made it back again

How to forget?

We can't forget

The lives that were lost along the way

And then you realize that wherever you go

There you are

Time won't stop

So, we keep moving on

Yesterday's night turns to light

Tomorrow's night returns to light

Be the light

...

Some days just pass by

And some days are unforgettable

We can't choose the reason why

But we can choose what to do from the day after

So with that hope, with that determination

Let's make tomorrow a brighter and better day

Oh-oh, yeah, yeah

Oh-oh and yeah

And yeah, oh-oh

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
thought /θɔt/ B1	noun - an idea or opinion produced by thinking
pain /peɪn/ A2	noun - physical suffering or discomfort
light /laɪt/ A1	noun - the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible verb - to make something bright or illuminated
shoulder /ˈʃoʊldər/ B1	noun - the part of the body where the arm connects to the torso
heart /hɑrt/ A2	noun - the organ in your chest that sends the blood around your body
day /deɪ/ A1	noun - a period of 24 hours
change /tʃeɪndʒ/ A2	verb - to make or become different noun - the act of making something different
forget /fərˈɡɛt/ B1	verb - to fail to remember
realize /ˈriːəlaɪz/ B2	verb - to become fully aware of something as a fact
hope /hoʊp/ A2	noun - a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen
tomorrow /təˈmɔroʊ/ A1	noun - the day after today
unforgettable /ˌʌnfərˈɡɛtəbl/ B2	adjective - impossible to forget
better /ˈbɛtər/ A2	adjective - of a more excellent or effective type

Key Grammar Structures

• Even though the days go on

  ➔ Subordinate conjunction "even though" introduces a contrast clause.

  ➔ It shows contrast between the ongoing days and the emotional state.

• You have seen hell and made it back again

  ➔ Present perfect tense "have seen" and "have made" to indicate experience and completed actions.

  ➔ It emphasizes the experience of facing and overcoming difficult situations.

• Time won't stop

  ➔ Future simple tense "won't stop" to express that time is ongoing and unstoppable.

  ➔ It indicates that time is ongoing and perpetual, regardless of circumstances.

• Let's make tomorrow a brighter and better day

  ➔ Imperative mood "Let's" + base verb "make" to suggest a joint action or proposal.

  ➔ It expresses a suggestion or encouragement for collective action towards a better future.

• Every day is a new beginning

  ➔ Simple present "is" to state a general truth or fact.

  ➔ It states a universal truth that each day can be viewed as a new opportunity.

• Open your eyes and look for light

  ➔ Imperative verbs "Open" and "look" instruct direct action.

  ➔ It is giving a direct instruction to take action—literally to see and seek enlightenment.

• And keep it up and not give up

  ➔ Coordinating conjunction "and" with imperative phrase "keep it up" and infinitive "not give up".

  ➔ It encourages persistence and resilience in the face of challenges.

• We can't choose the reason why

  ➔ Negative modal "can't" + base verb "choose" to express inability or impossibility.

  ➔ It shows that some things are beyond our control or choice.