Beware – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: IZ*ONE
• Album: Twelve

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the captivating world of Japanese pop with IZ*ONE's "Beware," a song that blends catchy melodies with essential phrases for expressing caution and attraction. Dive into the lyrics to learn how to navigate the exciting, yet sometimes risky, journey of new romance in Japanese.

[English]

I wonder why? When you get closer,

I can feel your presence no matter what I'm doing.

Yes, my heart's antenna goes beep beep,

It's like I can catch the change in the air.

I don't even realize it, an unconscious feeling of love.

So I won't be surprised later,

It'll properly give me an alert.

Slowly approaching from behind,

Be-be-beware.

Be careful, showing a weakness means defeat.

Oh-oh-oh, let's ignore it.

I won't turn around until you talk to me.

Three! Two! One! Be cautious! Pretend I'm not interested.

Oh-oh-oh, I'm getting anxious.

Yes, it's a meeting that hasn't entered my line of sight.

Let's be properly surprised.

I like your left side, uh.

So turn around from this side, the left, uh.

You feelin' it now? When our eyes meet, hey.

If I get any more serious,

the feelings that have sprouted can't be stopped.

I'm sure you'll want to monopolize me,

wanting to be by my side 24/7.

I know it's a bad habit,

but no matter how many times I make the same mistake,

I try to tie it with the rope of love.

I decided not to fall for anyone,

Be-be-beware.

I knew you were my type at first sight.

Oh-oh-oh, it's dangerous.

If we can't be lovers, then please go away.

Bye bye bye.

I need to restrain myself and hit the brakes.

Oh-oh-oh, this is no good.

Ah, I feel like I'm going to get too absorbed, stop it.

Let's keep some distance.

...

After all, it's bingo, right?

I'm starting to fall for you.

Slowly approaching from behind,

Be-be-beware.

Be careful, showing a weakness means defeat.

Oh-oh-oh, let's ignore it.

I won't turn around until you talk to me.

Three! Two! One! Be cautious! Pretend I'm not interested.

Oh-oh-oh, I'm getting anxious.

Yes, it's a meeting that hasn't entered my line of sight.

Let's be properly surprised.

Be careful (Be-be-beware).

It's always a mistake, mistake.

(Be-be-beware) I know.

...

[Japanese]

なんでかな？ あなたが近づくと

何をしていたって気配を感じるの

そう ハートのアンテナがピピピって

空気のその変化キャッチするみたい

自分でも気づかない 無意識な恋の予感

後でビックリしないように

ちゃんとアラート鳴らしてくれるよ

後ろからゆっくりと接近中

Be-be-beware

気をつけて 隙を見せちゃ負け

Oh-oh-oh 無視しよう

話しかけて来るまでは絶対振り向かない

Three! Two! One! 用心して! 興味なんてないフリ

Oh-oh-oh 焦る

そう 視線の中に入ってない出会い

ちゃんと驚きましょう

気に入ってるのは左顔 uh

だからこっち 左の方から turn around, uh

You feelin' it now? 目と目が合ったら hey

これ以上本気になっちゃうと

芽生えた感情がもう止められない

きっとあなたは独占したくなって

24時間中そばにいたくなる

いけない癖だって自分でも分かってるけど

何度同じ失敗しても

愛のロープで縛ろうとしちゃう

好きな人作らない 決めてたのに

Be-be-beware

一目見てタイプだと分かった

Oh-oh-oh 危ない

恋人になれないならどこか行ってちょうだい

Bye bye bye

戒めて ブレーキかけなきゃ

Oh-oh-oh ダメね

Ah 夢中になってしまいそうなの 止めて

距離を置きましょう

やっぱりビンゴでしょ?

好きになっていく

後ろから接近中

Be-be-beware

気をつけて 隙を見せちゃ負け

Oh-oh-oh 無視しよう

話しかけて来るまでは絶対振り向かない

Three! Two! One! 用心して! 興味なんてないフリ

Oh-oh-oh 焦る

そう 視線の中に入ってない出会い

ちゃんと驚きましょう

気をつけて (Be-be-beware)

いつだって mistake, mistake

(Be-be-beware) I know

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
近づく /ちかづく/ B1	verb - to approach
気配 /けはい/ B2	noun - sign, indication
恋 /こい/ A2	noun - love
驚き /おどろき/ B1	noun - surprise
感情 /かんじょう/ B2	noun - emotion, feeling
独占 /どくせん/ C1	noun - monopoly, exclusivity
失敗 /しっぱい/ B1	noun - failure
夢中 /むちゅう/ B2	noun - being absorbed, engrossed
距離 /きょり/ B1	noun - distance
危ない /あぶない/ A2	adjective - dangerous
決める /きめる/ A2	verb - to decide
負け /まけ/ B1	noun - defeat, loss
興味 /きょうみ/ B1	noun - interest
接近 /せっきん/ B2	noun - approach, proximity
アラート /あらーと/ B1	noun - alert
タイプ /たいぷ/ A2	noun - type, kind

Key Grammar Structures

• 気をつけて

  ➔ Imperative form with te-guise (て form) to give an order or advice

  ➔ "気をつけて" means "be careful" or "pay attention"; it is an imperative phrase using the て-form of a verb.

• 振り向かない

  ➔ Negative form of the verb '振り向く' (to turn around)

  ➔ "振り向かない" is the negative plain form of the verb "振り向く," meaning "to not turn around" or "not to look back."

• 用心して

  ➔ Imperative form with て to give advice or warning, similar to 'be careful'

  ➔ "用心して" means "be careful" or "pay attention," using the て-form of the verb "用心する" in an imperative context.

• 驚きましょう

  ➔ Volitional form of the verb '驚く' (to be surprised) for making an inclusive suggestion or invitation

  ➔ "驚きましょう" is the volitional form of "驚く," meaning "let's be surprised" or "let's be amazed," often used to encourage or suggest.

• 止めて

  ➔ Imperative form of the verb '止める' (to stop)

  ➔ "止めて" is the imperative form of "止める," meaning "stop" or "cease," used to give direct commands.