Black Gold – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: Snow Man
• Album: 滝沢歌舞伎 ZERO 2020 The Movie

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the energetic and inspiring world of J-pop with Snow Man's 'Black Gold.' This song, featured in 'Takizawa Kabuki ZERO 2020 The Movie,' is not only a high-energy dance track but also a motivational anthem about pursuing your dreams and overcoming obstacles. Dive into the intricate choreography and powerful message, and learn how Snow Man combines performance quality with lyrical depth to create a captivating experience.

[English]

Yeah Black gold Black gold

The Black gold... Yeah

Awaken, Crazy hearts

Let's aim for a Crazy dream

Gather around, Who's the boss?

C'mon guys, follow me, follow me

Hey, here we go now

Ignite our ambitions, Go pow pow

Illuminate our path, Be united

The place we aim for is far, Way up

Judged by others

Without worrying, Giddy up, Everybody shout it out

We blow your freakin' mind

We'll choose the Wild side

That's right, Workin' it, workin' it, grind

A Ha! There's nothing to fear

No one can imitate this

An immense Treasure

Let's go take it, Dreamers

Can't be measured by common sense

What I want is that kind of future

(Gon' get that)

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh (That's right)

Black gold Black gold Black gold Black gold

(Gon' get that)

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh (That's right)

Black gold Black gold Black gold

Let's kick down the Wall

Even if we fall, We gotta, We gotta just get up

If we give up, it's Lame, the Trap is beckoning

Dodge it, Brave it out, Let's unite our strength, Try

Can't overcome it alone

The impossible, Together

Rewrite it, Challengers

Believe in this wish

There's no way I'm letting it slip away

But alright, we're taking it all

(Gon' get that)

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh (That's right)

Black gold Black gold Black gold Black gold

(Gon' get that)

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh (That's right)

Black gold Black gold Black gold Black gold

A shine I've never seen, So bright

I'll get it, I'm not interested in fakes

Challenging recklessly, So high

Let's go wild, it's a once-in-a-lifetime Life

Yeah, let's make it hot

Come alive, shining strong, Only one

(Just make a move)

Not gonna lose (We keep it real)

Do or die, I'll seize it, Take control

(Just make a move)

Not gonna lose (We keep it real)

Hold on tight, let's push forward, We are one

(Let's bring it on)

No turning back (Keep moving on)

Side by side, if we face it, Find the way

(Let's bring it on)

No turning back (Keep moving on)

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh (That's right)

Blackgold Blackgold Blackgold Blackgold

(Gon' get that)

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh (That's right)

Blackgold Blackgold Black gold Blackgold

(Gon' get that)

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh (That's right)

Blackgold Blackgold Blackgold Blackgold

(Gon' get that)

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh (That's right)

Blackgold Blackgold Blackgold Blackgold

We'll get that

[Japanese]

Yeah Black gold Black gold

The Black gold... Yeah

目覚めろ Crazy hearts

狙うぜ Crazy dream

集まれ Who's the boss?

C'mon guys follow me follow me

Hey here we go now

野望燃やし Go pow pow

行方照らせ Be united

目指す場所は遥か Way up

他人(ひと)が決めた Judge

気にせず Giddy up Everybody shout it out

We blow ya freakin' mind

選ぶさ Wild side

そう Workin' it workin' it grind

A Ha!　恐れることはない

誰にも真似の出来ない

途方もない Treasure

奪いにいけ Dreamers

常識じゃ測れない

欲しいのはそんな未来

(Gon' get that)

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh (That's right)

Black gold　Black gold　Black gold　Black gold

(Gon' get that)

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh (That's right)

Black gold　Black gold　Black gold

遮る Wall　蹴り飛ばそう

倒れても We gotta We gotta just get up

諦めたら Lame　手招いてる Trap

躱して Brave it out　チカラ合わせ Try

一人では超えられない

不可能を Together

書き換えろ Challengers

信じるこの願い

逃すなんてありえない

But alright, we takin' it all

(Gon' get that)

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh (That's right)

Black gold　Black gold　Black gold　Black gold

(Gon' get that)

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh (That's right)

Black gold　Black gold　Black gold　Black gold

見たこともない　輝き So bright

手に入れるさ　偽物(フェイク)なんか興味ない

無謀なほど挑むさ So high

暴れ回れ　一度きりの Life

Yeah, let's make it hot

Come alive　強く光る Only one

(Just make a move)

Not gonna lose (We keep it real)

Do or die　掴み取るさ Take control

(Just make a move)

Not gonna lose (We keep it real)

Hold on tight　攻めていこう We are one

(Let's bring it on)

No turning back (Keep moving on)

Side by side　立ち向かえば Find the way

(Let's bring it on)

No turning back (Keep moving on)

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh (That's right)

Blackgold　Blackgold　Blackgold　Blackgold

(Gon' get that)

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh (That's right)

Blackgold　Blackgold　Black gold　Blackgold

(Gon' get that)

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh (That's right)

Blackgold　Blackgold　Blackgold　Blackgold

(Gon' get that)

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh ( That's right)

Blackgold　Blackgold　Blackgold　Blackgold

We'll get that

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
gold /ɡoʊld/ A2	noun - a yellow precious metal used for making jewelry and coins
dream /driːm/ A2	noun - a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep verb - to imagine or hope for something
treasure /ˈtrɛʒər/ B1	noun - valuable items or riches verb - to value highly or hold dear
united /juːˈnaɪtɪd/ B1	adjective - joined together for a common purpose
brave /breɪv/ B2	adjective - showing courage
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter
control /kənˈtroʊl/ B2	noun - the power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events verb - to exercise restraint or direct influence over
future /ˈfjuːtʃər/ A2	noun - the time yet to come
shout /ʃaʊt/ A2	verb - to call out loudly
wild /waɪld/ B1	adjective - living or growing in the natural environment; not domesticated
grind /ɡraɪnd/ B2	verb - to reduce something to small particles or powder by crushing it
together /təˈɡɛðər/ A2	adverb - with each other; in a group

Key Grammar Structures

• The Black gold... Yeah

  ➔ Ellipsis for omission

  ➔ The ellipsis "..." indicates that part of the sentence is left out intentionally for effect or brevity, often used in casual speech or lyrics.

• The Black gold... Yeah

  ➔ Use of question tags or interjections for emphasis

  ➔ Interjections like "Yeah" add emotional emphasis and engagement, making the expression more lively and enthusiastic.

• 集まれ Who's the boss?

  ➔ Imperative form + interrogative

  ➔ The imperative "集まれ" (Gather) is used to command or call to action, followed by a question "Who's the boss?" to challenge or engage listeners.

• 倒れても We gotta We gotta just get up

  ➔ Conditional + modal verb + phrasal verb

  ➔ The phrase "倒れても" (Even if you fall) sets a condition implying resilience, supported by "We gotta just get up," emphasizing obligation and determination.

• 手に入れるさ　偽物(フェイク)なんか興味ない

  ➔ Negative statement + noun + に興味がない

  ➔ The phrase "興味ない" (not interested) is used to express a negative attitude or lack of interest toward something—in this case, "fakes" (偽物).

• 暴れ回れ　一度きりの Life

  ➔ Imperative form + modifier of noun

  ➔ The imperative "暴れ回れ" (Go wild) commands action, while "一度きりの Life" (a once-only life) modifies the noun "Life" to emphasize its uniqueness.