ギブス – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: 椎名林檎

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the tender and introspective world of Shiina Ringo's "Gibbs." This beloved ballad, penned when the artist was just 17, offers a unique glimpse into the complexities of young love, using the metaphor of a 'gibbs' (cast) to convey feelings of both protection and constraint. Through its evocative lyrics and heartfelt melody, "Gibbs" invites listeners to explore the nuances of emotional connection and the enduring power of cherishing the present moment.

[English]

You immediately want to take a photo

But I always dislike that

Because once it's a photo

I start to feel old

You always say "absolutely" right away

But I always dislike that

Because once it cools down

Even that becomes a lie

Don't you think?

I want to be with you here

Forever and ever

We never know about tomorrow

So hold me tight

Hold me tight, darling

...

You quickly show your sulk

And I always enjoy it

Because it’s like a little cart

I’m not Courtney

Don’t you think?

I want to be with you here

More and more and more

Let’s forget about yesterday

And hold me tight

Hold me tight, darling

Here comes April again

Remember the same day all over

...

Don't you think?

I want to be with you here

Forever and ever

We never know about tomorrow

So hold me tight

I want to be with you here

More and more and more

Let’s forget about yesterday

And hold me tight

Hold me tight, darling

...

[Japanese]

あなたはすぐに写真を撮りたがる

あたしは何時も其れを厭がるの

だって写真になっちゃえば

あたしが古くなるじゃない

あなたはすぐに絶対などと云う

あたしは何時も其れを厭がるの

だって冷めてしまっちゃえば

其れすら嘘になるじゃない

Don't U θink?

I 罠 B wiθ U 此処にいて

ずっとずっとずっと

明日のことは判らない

だからぎゅっとしていてね

ぎゅっとしていてね ダーリン

あなたはすぐに いじけて見せたがる

あたしは何時も其れを喜ぶの

だってカートみたいだから

あたしがコートニーじゃない

Don't U θink?

I 罠 B wiθ U 傍に来て

もっともっともっと

昨日のことは忘れちゃおう

そしてぎゅっとしていてね

ぎゅっとしていてね ダーリン

また四月が来たよ

同じ日のことを思い出して

Don't U θink?

I 罠 B wiθ U 此処にいて

ずっとずっとずっと

明日のことは判らない

だからぎゅっとしていてね

I 罠 B wiθ U 傍に来て

もっともっともっと

昨日のことは忘れちゃおう

そしてぎゅっとしていてね

ぎゅっとしていてね ダーリン

Key Grammar Structures

• あたしは何時も其れを厭がるの

  ➔ Use of the active verb '厭がる' (to dislike, to be reluctant)

  ➔ The verb '厭がる' indicates that someone dislikes or is reluctant about something, adding emotional nuance.

• ずっとずっとずっと

  ➔ Repetition for emphasis using 'ずっと'

  ➔ Used to emphasize continuity or persistence over time in the emotional context.

• 明日のことは判らない

  ➔ Use of the potential negative form '判らない' (not knowing/not sure)

  ➔ Expresses uncertainty about the future using the negative form of '判る' (to understand, to know).

• ぎゅっとしていてね

  ➔ Imperative form of 'する' (to do) with the adverb 'ぎゅっと' (tightly)

  ➔ A gentle command or request for someone to hold tightly, combining the imperative form with an adverb for emphasis.

• また四月が来たよ

  ➔ Use of the past tense of '来る' (来た) to indicate occurrence

  ➔ The past tense form emphasizes that the event (April coming) has occurred, reflecting on past memories.