BETTER – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: TWICE
• Album: JAPAN 7th SINGLE『BETTER』

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into TWICE's Japanese single 'Better' and discover how the song’s themes of connection and support can enrich your understanding of Japanese. Experience the blend of sophisticated dance-pop and heartfelt lyrics that makes this song a special addition to TWICE's discography.

[English]

Oh, better

...

Oh, better

Spending our days chasing each other's dreams

You're always so kind over the phone

But I wonder what it's like if I could just be by your side

(I want you now, I need you now)

Even if I try to act strong, I can't hide it, oh baby

(I know the way)

Let's share our true hearts, together

No matter what happens (oh better, oh better)

Your voice melts away my worries and tears

And it's all gonna melt away

'Cause you make it better, because you're better

Yeah, no one, no one else

Better, I’m longing for you

I can't lie anymore, won’t lie, I can't hold back no more

Ooh-la-la-la, ooh-la-la-la-la

Oh, ooh-la-la-la, my heart is dancing

No one, no one, no one, no one

Always better

Because you're here

Hey, I miss you, missed calls

When things go wrong, it’s such a big issue

Suddenly, your call comes in, it’s you

Opening your voice, everything feels better

So good, flawlessly my knight

Like vitamins, so bright

With you, everything

Turns into something positive

You taught me my true self

No matter the time (oh better, oh better)

My feelings for you swell like balloons

Getting bigger and bigger

'Cause you make it better, with you I’m better

Turning headwinds into strength

Better, I can go further

Let's meet at the finish, I pray, good luck

Ooh-la-la-la, ooh-la-la-la-la

Oh, ooh-la-la-la, my heart is shaking

No one, no one, no one, no one

Always better

Because you're here

Your love for me

Won’t stop, just like time

Let's move toward the future, oh-oh-oh

Happy and sad moments

Let’s remember them like a photograph

When I meet you, I want to tell you everything

Vividly, so I can share it all

It’s okay not to be perfect every day

When you wanna lean on me, just say so

I will be your shining light

'Cause you make it better, because you're better

Yeah, no one, no one else

Better, I’m longing for you

I can't lie anymore, won’t lie, I can’t hold back any longer

Ooh-la-la-la, ooh-la-la-la-la

Oh, ooh-la-la-la, my heart is dancing

No one, no one, no one, no one

Always better

Because you're here

...

[Japanese]

Oh, better

Oh, better

お互いの夢追いかけて過ごす日々

電話越しの君はいつも優しくて

だけどそばにいられたらなんて

(I want you now, I need you now)

強がってみても隠せないから oh baby

(I know the way)

ホントの心 二人でシェアして

どんなことだって (oh better, oh better)

君の声 不安も涙も

溶かしてくの

'Cause you make it better 君だから better

そう no one, no one 他にはいないの

Better 待ち焦がれてる

もう can't lie, won't lie 抑えない no more

Ooh-la-la-la, ooh-la-la-la-la

Oh, ooh-la-la-la 踊る my heart

No one, no one, no one, no one

いつだって better

君がいるから

ねぇ I miss you 連絡ミス

続くとへこんで超 big issue

突然電話の着信 it's you

君の声開くと it's all better

So good 文句なしで my knight

ビタミンみたい so bright

With you 何ごとも

プラスになるよ

ホントの私 教えてくれた

どんな時だって (oh better, oh better)

風船みたいに 君への想いが

膨らんでく

'Cause you make it better 君となら better

向かい風 力に変えて

Better まだまだ行ける

ゴールで会おう 祈るよ good luck

Ooh-la-la-la, ooh-la-la-la-la

Oh, ooh-la-la-la 揺れる my heart

No one, no one, no one, no one

いつだって better

君がいるから

Your love for me

止まらない 時のように

未来へ向かおう oh-oh-oh

嬉しいこと 悲しいこと

写真みたいに覚えておこう

君に会えた時全部を

鮮やかに伝えられるよう

毎日がんばれなくていいよ

甘えたい時は say so

I will be your shining light

'Cause you make it better 君だから better

そう no one, no one 他にはいないの

Better 待ち焦がれてる

もう can't lie, won't lie 抑えない no more

Ooh-la-la-la, ooh-la-la-la-la

Oh, ooh-la-la-la 踊る my heart

No one, no one, no one, no one

いつだって better

君がいるから

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
dream /driːm/ A2	noun - a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep verb - to experience dreams during sleep
share /ʃeər/ B1	verb - to divide and distribute among others
heart /hɑːrt/ A2	noun - the organ that pumps blood; the central or vital part
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - deep affection or attachment verb - to feel deep affection for someone
better /ˈbɛtər/ A2	adjective - improved or more desirable
moment /ˈmoʊmənt/ B1	noun - a brief period of time
shine /ʃaɪn/ B2	verb - to emit light; to sparkle
future /ˈfjuːtʃər/ B1	noun - the time that is to come
hope /hoʊp/ A2	noun - a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen verb - to want something to happen or be true
smile /smaɪl/ A2	noun - a facial expression indicating happiness verb - to send a smile
light /laɪt/ A2	noun - the natural agent that makes things visible adjective - not heavy

Key Grammar Structures

• 君の声 不安も涙も溶かしてくの

  ➔ る (ru) form of verb + く (ku): used to indicate the continuation or ongoing action

  ➔ The く ending attached to the る-form of a verb indicates the ongoing or continuous nature of the action.

• お互いの夢追いかけて過ごす日々

  ➔ の (no): possessive particle, used here to connect 互い (each other) with 夢追いかけて

  ➔ The particle の indicates possession or connection between 互い (each other) and the following noun.

• 風船みたいに 君への想いが膨らんでく

  ➔ みたいに (mita ni): used to compare or liken something to another, meaning 'like' or 'as if'

  ➔ The phrase みたいに is used to make a comparison, meaning 'like' or 'as if', describing something similar to another.

• 'Cause you make it better 君だから better

  ➔ Because + clause: expressing causation or reason

  ➔ The phrase 'Cause you make it better' is a casual way of saying 'because you make it better,' explaining the reason why something improves.

• もう can't lie, won't lie 抑えない no more

  ➔ can't + verb / won't + verb: modal verbs indicating inability or refusal

  ➔ The constructions 'can't lie' and 'won't lie' express inability or refusal to lie, emphasizing honesty or emotional openness.

• 毎日がんばれなくていいよ

  ➔ なくていい: negative form + て + いい; meaning 'it's okay not to'

  ➔ The phrase なくていい indicates that it is acceptable or okay not to perform the action or not to do something.