Forever Love – English Lyrics

• By: X Japan

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the heart of J-Rock with X Japan's "Forever Love," a poignant ballad that captures the essence of enduring affection and loss. Explore the depths of Japanese emotion as you learn about the cultural impact and lyrical beauty of this iconic song. Discover why "Forever Love" remains a timeless classic and a testament to the power of music.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
love /lʌv/ A2	noun - a strong feeling of affection verb - to have a deep affection for someone or something
heart /hɑːrt/ A2	noun - the organ that pumps blood
dream /driːm/ B1	noun - a series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep verb - to imagine and hope for something to happen
time /taɪm/ A2	noun - the measured period during which an action occurs
fire /ˈfaɪər/ B1	noun - the process of combustion producing heat and light
hope /hoʊp/ B1	noun - a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen
tear /tɪər/ A2	noun - a drop of clear salty liquid that comes from the eye
sky /skaɪ/ A2	noun - the region of the atmosphere seen from the earth
night /naɪt/ A2	noun - the period of darkness from sunset to sunrise
hope /hoʊp/ B1	noun - a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen

Key Grammar Structures

• もう独りで歩けない

  ➔ Negative form of a verb (歩けない - cannot walk)

  ➔ The phrase "もう独りで歩けない" means "I can no longer walk alone," indicating a sense of helplessness.

• Ah 傷つくことなんて 慣れたはず だけど今は...

  ➔ Expressing expectation or assumption (慣れたはず - should have gotten used to)

  ➔ The phrase "慣れたはず" suggests that the speaker expected to be accustomed to pain but feels differently now.

• Will you hold my heart 涙 受け止めて

  ➔ Request form (受け止めて - please catch/accept)

  ➔ The phrase "受け止めて" is a request for someone to accept or embrace the speaker's feelings.

• Forever Love Forever Dream 溢れる想いだけが

  ➔ Emphasis on feelings (溢れる想い - overflowing feelings)

  ➔ The phrase "溢れる想いだけが" emphasizes that only the overflowing feelings remain, highlighting their importance.

• All I see is blue in my heart

  ➔ Present simple tense (All I see - indicating current perception)

  ➔ The phrase "All I see is blue in my heart" expresses the speaker's current emotional state.

• このままそばにいて

  ➔ Request form (そばにいて - stay by my side)

  ➔ The phrase "そばにいて" is a request for someone to stay close, indicating a desire for companionship.

• 教えて 生きる意味を

  ➔ Request form (教えて - please tell me)

  ➔ The phrase "教えて" is a request for knowledge or understanding, asking someone to explain the meaning of life.