Black Cat – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: 東京ゲゲゲイ
• Album: 黒猫ホテル

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the captivating world of Tokyo Gegegay with their dynamic song "Black Cat." This track offers a fantastic opportunity to explore the nuances of Japanese language through its unique lyrical style and the group's distinctive 'GEGEGAY style' that blends pop, rock, and electro with compelling dance performances. You'll encounter contemporary Japanese expressions and cultural references, all wrapped in a powerful and assertive narrative that makes learning both engaging and memorable.

[English]

Check 1

Message read at 3:26 AM

It seems you're not really asleep

Check 2

Recently changed fashion and mood

It seems it's not for yourself

Before the ominous premonition hits, strike first

The black fur bristles

Black cat, lurking in the darkness

Black cat, finding the right timing

Black cat, waiting for the moment to show its sharp claws

Black cat, no matter where

Black cat, even if hidden

Black cat, will find you with its keen sense of smell

Check 3

Shining phone screen, message hidden

It seems it's not good to be seen

Check 4

Recently rejected expressions of affection

It seems it's not due to health

I don't need a tear-jerking drama

Dully, the crescent moon shines

Black cat, with deep obsession

Black cat, continues to chase

Black cat, if you kill a cat, it curses for seven generations

Black cat, no matter the excuse

Black cat, even if lined up

Black cat, aiming for the vital spot with sharp fangs

Black cat, smashing the traitor

I can smell that annoying scent right away

Night after night, sharpening its claws in hiding

If you invade my territory, it's a serious kill

If you're seen, it's the end, be careful behind you

Do you think you won't be found out?

They say fools won't change until they die

What about that time when we first met?

Farewell, then, who's the fool?

Isn't it us who got trapped?

Resentment, obsession, what are you underestimating?

Don't use dirty tricks, you hear?

Meow meow

Before becoming a stray cat, stand up

I'll throw you away first

Ladies

Make them aware of the terror of the monster cat

Bla bla bla black cat

If you don't love me, throw me away quickly

In the end, leaving deep claw marks

Black cat, lurking in the darkness

Black cat, finding the right timing

Black cat, waiting for the moment to show its sharp claws

Black cat, no matter where

Black cat, even if hidden

Black cat, will find you with its keen sense of smell

Black cat, with deep obsession

Black cat, continues to chase

Black cat, if you kill a cat, it curses for seven generations

Black cat, no matter the excuse

Black cat, even if lined up

Black cat, aiming for the vital spot with sharp fangs

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[Japanese]

Check 1

既読つかない AM ３：２６

どうやらまだ寝てるわけじゃない

Check 2

最近変わったファッションもテンションも

どうやら自分のためじゃない

不吉な予感が当たる前に 先手必勝

黒い毛並み逆立つ

Black cat 闇に潜め

Black cat タイミング見つける

Black cat 鋭い爪出す時を待ってる

Black cat どんな場所に

Black cat 隠れていても

Black cat 鋭い嗅覚で見つけだす

Check 3

光る携帯画面 メッセージ非表示

どうやら見られちゃマズイらしい

Check 4

最近拒んだ愛情表現も

どうやら体調のせいじゃない

お涙頂戴のドラマなんていらない

ぼんやり 三日月光る

Black cat 執念深く

Black cat 追い続ける

Black cat 猫を殺せば七代祟る

Black catどんな言い訳

Black cat 並べたって

Black cat 鋭い牙で急所を狙う

Black cat 裏切り者ぶっ飛ばす

鼻に付く匂いすぐに分かる

夜な夜な隠れて爪を砥ぐ

縄張り荒らしたらマジでキル

見られたら最後 気を付けて背後

バレねぇとでも思ってんの？

バカは死ぬまで治らねぇと言うが

出会った頃のあれはwhat about

さらば ならば バカは どっちだ

ハメられちゃってんのはこっちじゃね？

怨念 執念 ナニ 舐めとんねん

汚ねぇやり方すんじゃねぇぞテメェ

ミャーミャー

捨て猫になる前にstand Up

こっちから先に捨てんだ

Ladies

化け猫の恐怖知らしめろ

Bla bla bla black cat

愛してないなら 早く捨てて

最後に深く 爪痕残す

Black cat 闇に潜め

Black catタイミング見つける

Black cat 鋭い爪出す時を待ってる

Black catどんな場所に

Black cat 隠れていても

Black cat 鋭い嗅覚で見つけだす

Black cat 執念深く

Black cat 追い続ける

Black cat 猫を殺せば七代祟る

Black cat どんな言い訳

Black cat 並べたって

Black cat 鋭い牙で急所を狙う

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
猫 /neko/ A1	noun - cat
爪 /tsume/ A2	noun - claw
闇 /yami/ B1	noun - darkness
鋭い /surudoi/ B2	adjective - sharp
執念 /shuunen/ C1	noun - obsession
追い続ける /oi tsuzukeru/ B2	verb - to continue pursuing
恐怖 /kyoufu/ B1	noun - fear
場所 /basho/ A2	noun - place
言い訳 /iiwake/ B2	noun - excuse
殺す /korosu/ B1	verb - to kill
匂い /nioi/ A2	noun - smell
深く /fukaku/ B1	adverb - deeply
気を付けて /ki o tsukete/ B2	phrase - be careful
分かる /wakaru/ A2	verb - to understand

Key Grammar Structures

• どうやらまだ寝てるわけじゃない

  ➔ Verb + じゃない (janai) — negative form of 'to be' or similar verbs, used to negate statements.

  ➔ 'じゃない' is used to make a negative statement, equivalent to 'not' in English.

• 光る携帯画面 メッセージ非表示

  ➔ Noun + 非表示 (hihyōji) — 'not display' or 'hidden', used to describe a state.

  ➔ '非表示' means 'not display' or 'hidden', indicating that the message is concealed.

• 猫を殺せば七代祟る

  ➔ Verb + ば (ba) — conditional form meaning 'if' or 'when'.

  ➔ 'ば' creates a conditional clause, translating to 'if' or 'when' in English.

• 夜な夜な隠れて爪を砥ぐ

  ➔ Verb in te-form + て続ける (tsuzukeru) — indicates the continuation or repetition of an action.

  ➔ This structure shows ongoing or repeated action, translating as 'keep ...ing' or 'continue ...ing'.

• 裏切り者ぶっ飞ばす

  ➔ Verb + る (ru) — plain form used here in a casual, imperative or energetic tone.

  ➔ Plain form of the verb is used here to convey a strong, direct action, often imperative or energetic.