Dreamer – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: JO1

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a linguistic journey with JO1's "Dreamer," a powerful J-Pop anthem that beautifully blends encouraging lyrics with a dynamic melody. This song offers a fantastic opportunity to delve into Japanese vocabulary related to hope, perseverance, and dreams, while its clear vocal delivery makes it an accessible and special track for language learners. Discover how the emotional nuances of its soft pop and ballad elements can deepen your appreciation for Japanese song structures and lyrical storytelling.

[English]

Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah

Oh no no no no

Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah

I remember like it was yesterday

I was just running passionately, with all my heart

Before I knew it, I had stopped

I couldn’t move forward anymore

But there's a place I want to reach

So I keep walking towards it

The light you gave me

Clenching it tight, I will go on

Surely, toward the dream I envisioned

Beyond the dream

Oh, I believe I can go there with you

We are still Dreamers, Dreamers

Don’t hesitate, Closer, Closer

Getting closer to these feelings (Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah)

Forever in my heart (Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah)

Never let go of my hand

Don’t let go, heading to tomorrow

Step by step, with our feet

Let's keep walking forward

We might make mistakes, but

Because you're here, I’ll face only forward today

A promise I made with you

It's a secret nobody else knows

Before I knew it, at any time

You’ve always been by my side

I huddled, feeling down

You reached out your hand to me

That warm smile

I still can’t forget it

Even small things, if something’s wrong

If things go wrong, maybe

We might never have met

We are still Dreamers, Dreamers

Little by little, together with you

We’ve etched memories together (Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah)

A once-in-a-lifetime miracle (Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah)

Not destiny

Even if it’s just chance

This special feeling

Will never change

Weathered by rain and wind

Dragged by rough waves

Even if I still can't see my destination

It's okay to have a weak heart

You don’t have to hide it

It's okay, believe in yourself

We are still Dreamers, Dreamers

Don’t hesitate, Closer, Closer

Getting closer to these feelings (Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah)

Forever in my heart (Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah)

Always holding your hand

Don’t let go, towards tomorrow

Step by step, with our own feet

Let's keep walking forward

[Japanese]

Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah

Oh no no no no

Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah

昨日のように 思い出す

ひたむきに ただ 走ってた

気が付けば 立ち止まって

進めなくなっていた

でも 辿り着きたい場所が

あるから 歩み続けるんだ

君からもらった 光

握りしめて行くんだ I’ll be

きっと思い描いていた

夢の向こう側へ

Oh 君と行けるはずさ

僕らはまだDreamer Dreamer

迷わないでCloser Closer

近づいていく この思いを（Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah）

いつまでも胸に（Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah ）

この手をずっと

離さないで 明日へ

一歩ずつ僕らの足で

歩いて行こう

間違えることもあるけれど

Because you’re here 今日も前だけを向くよ

君と決めたPromise

秘密さNobody else knows

気が付けば どんな時も

隣にいてくれた

膝を抱えて俯いた

僕に手を 差し伸べてくれた

その笑顔の温もりが

今も忘れられないんだ

少しのことでも何かが

違ったら僕らは

出会うこともなかったのかな

僕らはまだDreamer Dreamer

少しずつTogether with you

刻んできた君とのMemories （Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah）

二度とない奇跡（Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah ）

運命じゃなく

偶然だとしても

この特別な感情

変わらないよ

雨風に打たれて

荒い波に揉まれて

行きたい先が まだ見えなくても

弱い心は

隠さなくても良いさ

大丈夫 自分を信じて

僕らはまだDreamer Dreamer

迷わないでCloser Closer

近づいていくこの思いを（Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah）

いつまでも胸に（Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah）

この手をずっと

離さないで 明日へ

一歩ずつ 僕らの足で

歩いて行こう

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
走る /はしる/ A2	verb - to run
夢 /ゆめ/ A2	noun - dream
光 /ひかり/ A2	noun - light
思い出 /おもいで/ B1	noun - memory
場所 /ばしょ/ B1	noun - place
心 /こころ/ B1	noun - heart/mind
信じる /しんじる/ B2	verb - to believe
特別 /とくべつ/ B2	adjective - special
未来 /みらい/ B2	noun - future
歩く /あるく/ A2	verb - to walk
決める /きめる/ B1	verb - to decide
思い /おもい/ B1	noun - thought/feeling
奇跡 /きせき/ B2	noun - miracle
運命 /うんめい/ B2	noun - destiny
温もり /ぬくもり/ B2	noun - warmth
足 /あし/ A1	noun - foot/leg

Key Grammar Structures

• 気が付けば

  ➔ Phrase with the verb '気が付く' (to notice) + 'ば' conditional form

  ➔ Indicates the moment when one *notices* or *realizes* something happens, used for sudden awareness.

• 歩いて行こう

  ➔ Volitional form of '歩く' (to walk) + '行く' (to go) for making a suggestion or plan

  ➔ Expresses the speaker's *intention* or *suggestion* to *walk* and *go* forward, often used in hopes or plans.

• 迷わないで

  ➔ Negative imperative form of '迷う' (to迷う) meaning 'don't迷う' or 'don't get迷う'

  ➔ A *command* or *encouragement* telling someone to *not* become *confused* or *hesitate*.

• 離さないで

  ➔ Negative imperative form of '離す' (to let go), meaning 'don't let go'.

  ➔ A *command* or *request* to *not* *let go* or *release* something or someone.

• 君と決めたPromise

  ➔ Past tense of '決める' (to decide) + 'Promise' as a noun, indicating a decision made with 'you'.

  ➔ Indicates a *decision* or *commitment* that was *made* with someone, emphasizing sincerity.

• 僕らはまだDreamer Dreamer

  ➔ Use of 'は' as a topic marker + 'まだ' (still/yet) + noun 'Dreamer Dreamer' to emphasize ongoing aspiration.

  ➔ 'は' marks the topic, 'まだ' means 'still', showing that the *dreamer* identity or aspiration continues.