give it back – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: Cö shu Nie

Lyrics & Translation

Delve into the poignant world of Cö shu Nie's "give it back," the evocative ending theme from *Jujutsu Kaisen*. This song offers a powerful way to explore themes of loss and resilience, while experiencing the unique blend of rock, electronica, and emotional depth that defines Cö shu Nie's sound. Discover how music and anime intertwine to convey profound human experiences.

[English]

Awakened suddenly by warm tears

Where is the continuation of that longed-for dream?

I'm lonely, wondering where it is

Please, give it back

When will I finally feel at ease?

Resisting the wave that pushes and pulls me

Buried my face in the white pillow, still half-asleep

Praying for the same dream, my mind keeps sharpening

Please, give it back

There's no replacement for it

Can't remember your scent, carried away by the waves

I'll go to catch up with the continuation of that dream, so wait for me

Before I knew it, I touched too much kindness to keep pretending to be lonely

It's seeping in, maybe I should lift my face

I want to believe that I'm not alone

I want to believe that

Give it a shot

In the faint light of a newly born dawn

I saw hope, my heart is burning

Let's hold hands

So I won't hesitate anymore, from tomorrow on

To continue down the path I've chosen

[Japanese]

暖かい 涙で ふいに目覚めた

焦がれた 夢の続きは

何処にあるの 寂しいよ

Please, give it back

いつになれば楽になれる

押しては返す波に抗って

白い枕に 寝惚けたままの顔を 埋めて

同じ夢を 願うほどに 冴えていくよ

Please, give it back

代わりなんていないよ

あなたの匂い 思い出せない 波に攫われて

夢の続きを 捕まえにいくから 待ってて

いつの間にか 孤独ぶるには 優しさに触れすぎた

沁みてく 顔上げてみようか

ひとりじゃないって 信じてみたい

信じてみたいの

give it a shot

生まれたばかりの淡い光に

希望を見たの 胸が熱いよ

手を握っていよう

迷わないように 明日からまた

選んだ道を進めるように

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
涙 /なみだ/ A2	noun - tears
夢 /ゆめ/ A2	noun - dream
寂しい /さびしい/ B1	adjective - lonely
楽 /らく/ B1	adjective - easy, comfortable
波 /なみ/ A2	noun - wave
顔 /かお/ A1	noun - face
優しさ /やさしさ/ B2	noun - kindness
希望 /きぼう/ B1	noun - hope
手 /て/ A1	noun - hand
道 /みち/ A2	noun - path, way
生まれる /うまれる/ B1	verb - to be born
進める /すすめる/ B2	verb - to advance, to proceed
待つ /まつ/ A2	verb - to wait
信じる /しんじる/ B1	verb - to believe
熱い /あつい/ B1	adjective - hot, passionate

Key Grammar Structures

• 〜ている

  ➔ Progressive aspect (present continuous)

  ➔ Indicates an ongoing action or state, as in '暖かい涙で ふいに目覚めた' (woke up suddenly with warm tears).

• 〜ながら

  ➔ While doing something, simultaneously

  ➔ Expresses an action performed simultaneously with another, as in '押しては返す波に抗って' (resisting the wave that pushes and pulls).

• 〜のに

  ➔ Contradiction or disappointment (although)

  ➔ Shows a contrast or disappointment, as in '代わりなんていないよ' (there's no substitute).

• 〜ながらも

  ➔ Although, despite

  ➔ Expresses concession, as in 'ひとりじゃないって 信じてみたい' (I want to believe I'm not alone).

• 〜たら

  ➔ If; when; conditional

  ➔ Indicates a conditional or hypothetical situation, as in '信じてみたいの' (I want to try believing).

• 〜ように

  ➔ So that; in order to

  ➔ Expresses purpose, as in '迷わないように' (so that I won’t hesitate).

• 〜から

  ➔ From; because; since

  ➔ Indicates reason or cause, as in '明日からまた' (from tomorrow again).