Exterminate – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: 水樹奈々

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the intense and powerful world of Japanese music with Nana Mizuki's "Exterminate." As the opening theme for *Senki Zesshou Symphogear GX*, this song offers a thrilling introduction to the language of courage and determination. Dive into the driving rhythms and soaring vocals that make this track a standout in Mizuki's discography.

[English]

Shout out to the sky

Gathering the rippling feelings

Because the true sound is right here...

...

The pounding pain in this trembling chest

Running through countless nights

Searching for you, desperately so

In the warmth of the double-edged blade, dreaming gracefully

Hidden tears drift across the sky

The dazzling melody (every time I seek it)

Project illusions (but they mirror)

Because each moment now always creates a miracle

I want to sing for you

Release everything

If there’s a future you can believe in

The heartbeat that resonates can’t be stopped

Let’s go (together), hand in hand (anywhere)

I won’t let go of that smile

Intertwined memories and hopes

Unaware of the love I’ve trapped inside

Lamenting between kindness and weakness

Chasing the fleeting past that fades away

Instead of doing that,

Listening closely to your true voice

Because real happiness is always nearby

I want to deliver it just to you

Burn endlessly

If there’s something you want to protect

The promises etched in time no one can break

Love is not over... (Exterminate)

Afraid to lose (so afraid)

Kept away from knowing

The joy you first gave me

Turns into resolve

A song from my soul to you

Release everything

If there’s a future you believe in

The pounding hearts can’t be stopped

Let’s go (together), hand in hand (anywhere)

That smile, I won’t let go

Exterminate

...

[Japanese]

天高く轟け

波打つ想い束ねて

真実の音色はここにあるから...

震えるこの胸の痛み

幾つもの夜を駆け抜けて

君を探していた 狂おしい程に

諸刃の温もりに浮かんだ優美な夢に

隠した涙は空を彷徨う

眩しい旋律は (求めるたびに)

幻想を (映し出すけど)

今と言う瞬間がいつだって奇跡を作るから

君の為に歌いたいよ

解き放てすべてを

信じる未来があるなら

響き合う鼓動は止められないよ

行こう (一緒に) 手をとって (どこまでも)

その微笑みは離さない

交錯する記憶と希望

閉じ込めた愛に気付かずに

優しさと弱さの狭間で嘆いてた

儚く散る過去を (追いかけるより)

自分の声に (耳を澄まして)

本当の幸せはいつだってすぐ側にあるから

君だけに届けたいんだ

燃え上がれ果てなく

守りたいものがあるなら

刻まれた誓いは誰も壊せない

Love is not over... (Exterminate)

失うことが怖くて (怖くて)

知ることを遠ざけてた

初めて君が与えてくれた喜びが

覚悟に変わるよ

君に伝え 魂の歌

解き放てすべてを

信じる未来があるなら

響き合う鼓動は止められないよ

行こう (一緒に) 手をとって (どこまでも)

その微笑みは離さない

Exterminate

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
轟く (todoroku) /todoɾoku/ B2	verb - to roar, to resound
束ねる (tabaneru) /tabaneɾu/ B2	verb - to bundle, to tie up
震える (furu-eru) /ɸuɾueɾu/ B1	verb - to tremble, to shake
痛み (itami) /itami/ A2	noun - pain, ache
駆ける (kakeru) /kakeɾu/ B1	verb - to run, to dash
狂おしい (kuruoshii) /kuɾoɕiː/ C1	adjective - maddening, frantic
諸刃 (moroha) /moɾoha/ C1	noun - double-edged sword
温もり (nukumori) /nukumoɾi/ B2	noun - warmth
優美 (yuubi) /juːbi/ C1	adjective - graceful, elegant
彷徨う (samayou) /samajoʊ/ B2	verb - to wander, to roam
眩しい (mabushii) /mabuɕiː/ B1	adjective - dazzling, radiant
旋律 (senritsu) /senɾit͡sɯ/ B2	noun - melody, tune
幻想 (gensou) /ɡensɔː/ B2	noun - illusion, fantasy
奇跡 (kiseki) /kiseki/ B1	noun - miracle
解き放つ (tokihanatsu) /tokihaꜜnatsɯ/ B2	verb - to release, to liberate
鼓動 (kodou) /ko̞do̞ː/ B2	noun - heartbeat, pulse

Key Grammar Structures

• 真実の音色はここにあるから

  ➔ The phrase "あるから" uses the "-tearu" form combined with the causal "kara" to indicate reason or cause.

  ➔ "-ka" is used at the end of sentences to indicate explanation, reason, or cause.

• 響き合う鼓動は止められないよ

  ➔ The phrase "止められない" uses the potential form "-rareru" of the verb "止める" combined with "-nai" to express inability.

  ➔ Potential form "-rareru" allows verbs to express ability or possibility.

• 信じる未来があるなら

  ➔ The conditional "if" clause uses "なら" after the dictionary form of "信じる" to express condition or supposition.

  ➔ The phrase "なら" is a conditional particle conveying "if" or "in case".

• 本当の幸せはいつだってすぐ側にあるから

  ➔ The phrase "はいつだって" emphasizes "always" or "at all times" by using "は" topic marker with "いつだって".

  ➔ "いつだって" means "anytime" or "at all times," emphasizing continuity or constancy.

• 刻まれた誓いは誰も壊せない

  ➔ The passive form "刻まれた" of "刻む" indicates that the oath has been engraved or inscribed onto something.

  ➔ The passive form in Japanese "-rare(-r)" indicates that the subject receives the action.