Carrying Happiness (Tokyo Disney Resort Version) – English Lyrics

• By: Mrs. GREEN APPLE
• Album: Carrying Happiness

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the vibrant world of "Carrying Happiness (Tokyo Disney Resort Version)" by Mrs. GREEN APPLE! This song offers a fantastic opportunity to learn Japanese phrases related to joy, dreams, and unity, all set to an energetic and uplifting pop-rock beat. What makes it truly special is its groundbreaking role as the first collaboration between a Japanese artist and a Tokyo Disney Resort attraction, making it a unique blend of J-Pop brilliance and Disney magic.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
happiness /ˈhæpinəs/ A2	noun - the state of being happy; joy and contentment.
run /rʌn/ A1	verb - to move quickly on foot; to go at a speed faster than walking.
fly /flaɪ/ A1	verb - to move through the air using wings or an engine.
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - the organ in the chest that pumps blood; often used metaphorically to refer to one's emotional or spiritual core.
world /wɜːrld/ A1	noun - the Earth, together with all of its countries, peoples, and things.
sky /skaɪ/ A1	noun - the space above the Earth, which appears blue or cloudy, and where the sun, moon, and stars are seen.
embrace /ɪmˈbreɪs/ B2	verb - to hold (someone) closely in one's arms; to accept or support (a belief, theory, or change) willingly and enthusiastically.
dance /dæns/ A1	verb - to move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps.
dreamer /ˈdriːmər/ B1	noun - a person who is dreaming; a person who has ideas or hopes that are often impractical or unrealistic.
freedom /ˈfriːdəm/ A2	noun - the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint.
connect /kəˈnekt/ A2	verb - to bring together or into contact so that a real or notional link is established.
swim /swɪm/ A1	verb - to propel the body through water by means of limb movements.
echo /ˈekoʊ/ B1	verb - (of a sound) to be reflected back, repeating the original sound; to reverberate.
city /ˈsɪti/ A1	noun - a large town or a densely populated urban area.
land /lænd/ A1	noun - the part of the earth's surface that is not covered by water, as opposed to the sea or the air.
sea /siː/ A1	noun - the expanse of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface and surrounds its landmasses.
sun /sʌn/ A1	noun - the star that the Earth orbits, which provides light and heat.
body /ˈbɒdi/ A1	noun - the whole physical structure of a human being or an animal.
forget /fərˈɡet/ A2	verb - to fail to remember; to not recall to mind.
big /bɪɡ/ A1	adjective - of considerable size, extent, or intensity.

Key Grammar Structures

• 街中に響かせて乗っちゃって

  ➔ Verb Te-form + しまう (Contracted: Verb Te-form + ちゃう)

  ➔ This form expresses completion of an action, often with a nuance of regret, surprise, or doing something thoroughly/completely. Here, "乗っちゃって" means "to ride completely/thoroughly" or "to end up riding". The "て" form at the end makes it a command or a continuation.

• 私は今日も乗せてる

  ➔ Verb Te-form + いる (Contracted: Verb Te-form + る)

  ➔ This form indicates an ongoing action, a continuous state, or a habitual action. ""乗せてる"" is a contraction of "乗せている", meaning "I am carrying (happiness) today as well" or "I carry (happiness) today as well (habitually)".

• 駆け出したdreamerたちはfreedom 今泳いで

  ➔ Verb Past Plain Form (〜た形) as a Modifier

  ➔ The plain past form of a verb (〜た形) can directly modify a noun, similar to a relative clause in English. ""駆け出した"" (ran out/started running) modifies "dreamerたち" (dreamers), meaning "the dreamers who ran out" or "the dreamers who started running".

• 陸と海を結んで大合唱

  ➔ Noun + と + Noun + を + Verb (Connecting items)

  ➔ The particle "と" connects nouns, often listing items or indicating "with/and". When combined with verbs like "結ぶ" (to connect), it specifically means "to connect A and B". ""陸と海を結んで"" means "connecting the land and the sea". The "て" form at the end indicates sequence or means.

• 手を取って踊りましょう

  ➔ Volitional Form (〜ましょう)

  ➔ The volitional form ""〜ましょう"" is used to make a suggestion ("Let's..."), or to express the speaker's intention to do something. ""踊りましょう"" means "Let's dance".

• 忘れたくない今日を

  ➔ Verb Stem + たくない (Negative Desire)

  ➔ Adding ""たくない"" to the verb stem expresses a negative desire, meaning "do not want to do something". ""忘れたくない"" means "do not want to forget".

• 抱きしめていよう

  ➔ Verb Te-form + いよう (Volitional/Imperative of Te-form + いる)

  ➔ This form expresses a gentle suggestion, a decision, or an imperative to maintain a state or continuous action. ""抱きしめていよう"" is the volitional/imperative form of "抱きしめている" (to be holding/hugging), meaning "Let's keep holding (it tight)" or "Let's continue to hug (it)".

• 僕だってそう

  ➔ Noun/Pronoun + だって (Emphasis/Inclusion)

  ➔ The particle ""だって"" adds emphasis, meaning "even", "too", or "also". It emphasizes that the preceding noun/pronoun is included in what is being stated. ""僕だって"" means "even I" or "I too".

• 1 2 3 で幸せを身体全部使って

  ➔ Noun + で (Means/Method)

  ➔ The particle ""で"" indicates the means, method, or instrument by which an action is performed. ""1 2 3 で"" implies doing something "with '1 2 3'" (e.g., counting down, or using it as a starting signal).

• 世界はhappinessで満ちてる

  ➔ Noun + で + Verb (Indicating Cause/Means for State)

  ➔ The particle ""で"" can indicate the cause or means by which a state is achieved or maintained. ""happinessで満ちてる"" means "is filled with happiness", where "happiness" is the means or cause of the "filled" state. "満ちてる" is a contraction of "満ちている".