DARE ME – English Lyrics

• By: IVE

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a linguistic journey with IVE's "DARE ME," a vibrant Japanese pop song that serves as the opening theme for the drama "Problematic Celebrity, I Manage You!". Its uplifting lyrics and energetic melody offer an engaging way to experience Japanese language and culture, focusing on themes of courage, self-acceptance, and chasing dreams. Through its catchy phrases and positive message, learners can explore everyday affirmations and motivational expressions, making language acquisition an inspiring and enjoyable process.

[English]

Ready

Dive into IVE

Hello, we’re IVE

This is “DARE ME,”the opening theme to the drama series "I’m a D-list Handler"

Let’s go

Shine, until the day I grasp it with these hands

I won't run anymore,this is my life

No matter what the future holds

So dare me uh

Mind, I don't mind

There's no need to compare yourself with others

There's only one of everybody

I'll change these surging feelings into strength, uh

Again and again

Let's try it again…

again…

I made up my mind not to reject myself

Until the day I shine

Dare me dare me!

Believe myself

I’ll love myself and my flaws

I know that I can shine again

Now spread your wings

Don't be afraid to make mistakes

Keep trying trying daily

just keep moving toward your dream yeah

Believe me believe me believe myself

Despite whatever anyone says about me, yeah

I L O V E M E yes

Believe me believe me just be myself

I'm good just the way I am, yeah

I L O V E M E yes

Fine, even if I fail again

I don't care, I'll just get right back up

Even if it’s the long way, bit by bit

I'll keep pressing forward, oh

Dare me dare me!

Believe myself

I’ll love myself and my flaws

I know that I can shine again

Now spread your wings

Don't be afraid to make mistakes

Keep trying trying daily

just keep moving toward your dream yeah

Believe me believe me believe myself

No matter what anyone says, yeah

I L O V E M E yes

Believe me believe me just be myself

I'm good just the way I am, yeah

I L O V E M E yes

Shine, until the day I grasp it with these hands

I won't run anymore,this is my life

Thank you very much

Thank you

I hope you keep listening to our song

Please listen to our song

Please

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
shine /ʃaɪn/ B1	verb - to emit light or brightness
dare /dɛər/ B2	verb - to have the courage to do something difficult or dangerous
love /lʌv/ A2	verb - to feel deep affection for someone or something
dream /driːm/ B1	noun - a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep verb - to imagine or want very much
power /ˈpaʊər/ B2	noun - the ability to do something or act in a particular way
future /ˈfjuːtʃər/ B1	noun - the time that will come after the present
heart /hɑːrt/ A2	noun - the organ that pumps blood through the body
chance /tʃæns/ B2	noun - the possibility of something happening
strength /streŋkθ/ B2	noun - the quality of being strong or powerful
mistake /mɪsˈteɪk/ B1	noun - an action or decision that is wrong or incorrect
failure /ˈfeɪljər/ B2	noun - lack of success in achieving a goal
fail /feɪl/ B1
move /muːv/ A2	verb - to change position or go in a direction

Key Grammar Structures

• No matter what the future holds

  ➔ Concessive Clause / "No Matter What" Construction

  ➔ "No matter what" is used to say that something is true or will happen regardless of a situation or event. It emphasizes determination despite circumstances.

• There's no need to compare yourself with others

  ➔ "There is no need to" + Infinitive

  ➔ This structure, "There is no need to" followed by an infinitive verb, expresses a lack of necessity or obligation. "compare yourself" includes a reflexive pronoun.

• I made up my mind not to reject myself

  ➔ Phrasal Verb / Idiom ("make up one's mind") + Negative Infinitive ("not to do")

  ➔ "made up my mind" is an idiom meaning "decided." The structure "not to reject" is a negative infinitive, used here to express a negative purpose or decision.

• Don't be afraid to make mistakes

  ➔ Imperative + "be afraid to" + Infinitive

  ➔ This is an imperative sentence giving advice or encouragement. "be afraid to" is a common phrase followed by an infinitive, indicating fear or hesitation regarding an action.

• Keep trying trying daily

  ➔ "Keep" + Gerund (Repetition/Persistence)

  ➔ The verb "keep" followed by a gerund ("-ing" form) emphasizes continuous action or persistence in doing something. The repetition of "trying" reinforces this idea.

• I know that I can shine again

  ➔ Noun Clause with "that" + Modal Verb "can"

  ➔ "that I can shine again" is a noun clause functioning as the direct object of the verb "know". "can" is a modal verb expressing ability or possibility.

• Despite whatever anyone says about me, yeah

  ➔ Preposition of Concession ("Despite") + "Whatever" clause

  ➔ "Despite" is a preposition indicating opposition or contrast. "whatever" functions as a pronoun in a nominal clause, meaning "anything that" or "no matter what."

• Fine, even if I fail again

  ➔ Concessive Clause with "Even if"

  ➔ "Even if" introduces a concessive clause, indicating that something will happen or be true regardless of the condition mentioned. It implies a strong concession.

• I'll just get right back up

  ➔ Phrasal Verb ("get back up") + Adverb ("right")

  ➔ "get back up" is a common phrasal verb meaning to recover or rise after falling. "right" is used as an intensifier here, meaning "immediately" or "directly."

• I'm good just the way I am, yeah

  ➔ Idiomatic Expression / Ellipsis in Relative Clause ("the way")

  ➔ "the way I am" is an idiomatic phrase meaning "as I am" or "in my current state." It's a reduced relative clause where "that/which" is omitted before "I am."