Blue Blood – English Lyrics

• By: X-Japan
• Album: Blue Blood

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the electrifying world of X Japan with "Blue Blood," a cornerstone track that showcases the band's unique blend of raw power and profound emotion. Its dynamic shifts between furious speed metal and melancholic passages, coupled with Yoshiki's intricate drumming and Toshi's powerful vocals, make it an excellent piece for understanding the expressiveness of Japanese rock. By exploring the potent imagery and emotional depth of its lyrics, you can gain a deeper appreciation for how Japanese musical artistry conveys complex feelings and narratives.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
blood /blʌd/ A2	noun - the red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and animals
pain /peɪn/ A2	noun - physical suffering or discomfort
dream /driːm/ A2	noun - a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep verb - to experience dreams during sleep
sadness /ˈsæd.nəs/ B1	noun - the condition of being sad
confused /kənˈfjuːzd/ B1	adjective - unable to think clearly; bewildered
throes /θroʊz/ C1	noun - intense or violent pain and struggle
illusion /ɪˈluː.ʒən/ B2	noun - a false idea or belief
desire /dɪˈzaɪər/ B2	noun - a strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen verb - to strongly wish for or want something
mad /mæd/ B2	adjective - mentally ill; insane
scream /skriːm/ B2	verb - to make a loud, high-pitched cry
mask /mæsk/ B2	noun - a covering for all or part of the face verb - to cover or conceal something
reborn /riːˈbɔrn/ B2	verb - to be born again or anew
loneliness /ˈloʊ.nə.lɪs/ B2	noun - the state of being alone and feeling sad about it
tragic /ˈtrædʒ.ɪk/ C1	adjective - extremely sad or serious

Key Grammar Structures

• There's nothing but the pain

  ➔ Expletive construction with 'there is/are' + nothing but + noun

  ➔ 'There is' or 'there are' introduces the existence of something; 'nothing but' emphasizes exclusivity.

• I can't tell where I'm going to

  ➔ Use of 'can' + base verb to express ability or possibility in negative form

  ➔ Expresses inability or uncertainty about the action, combining 'cannot' with the base verb.

• Look out! I'm raving mad

  ➔ Imperative 'Look out!' used for warnings or alerting someone

  ➔ Imperative form used to alert others about danger or warning.

• 切り刻んだ夢は叫気に流れる

  ➔ Use of past tense '切り刻んだ' (sliced) describing completed action

  ➔ Past tense form indicates the action of slicing the dream has been completed.

• (Give me some more pain)

  ➔ Imperative verb 'give' + object + adjective/noun phrase to request or command

  ➔ Imperative structure used to express a demand or desire for something.

• 青い涙は悲劇に踊る孤独の

  ➔ Use of '青い涙' (blue tears) as the subject in a poetic metaphor

  ➔ Poetic metaphor where 'blue tears' symbolize sadness, used as the grammatical subject.