GONG – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: SixTONES

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the electrifying world of SixTONES with their powerful track “GONG.” This dynamic pop/rock anthem is not just a thrilling listen, but also a fantastic way to immerse yourself in the Japanese language. Through its driving beats and inspiring lyrics about courage and overcoming challenges, you can grasp powerful expressions and motivational phrases. Its connection to a popular drama provides an engaging context, making it a special song for both language learners and music enthusiasts alike.

[English]

The echoing start of the GONG, every day is a fight.

I simply can't be defeated, but I won't back down either.

Even if I stumble, nothing can stop me.

The moments I laugh with my friends are my trophies.

I'll definitely seize it. Everybody, follow me.

No matter how much I crawl, I won't give up.

Sharpened senses, swallowing the sighs.

No turning back. I live each day for this.

Talking to myself, "I can do this."

Knocking down the false king.

They think I’m a loser.

But the truth is, I'm a ruler.

What doesn't kill me makes me stronger.

Brothers and sisters, we’ll stay together.

They think I’m a loser. No.

I’m a ruler.

Surrender to the urge to go wild.

Turn it upside down, now.

Struggle until the very end, until I can smile.

Just keep fighting.

Burned down to ashes.

Even if I’m looked down on.

I’ll never give up.

I glare back.

I’m falling from the sky.

Even if I’m pushed down.

Never giving up.

I glare back.

We’re reaching for the stars.

GONG of the game, GONG of the game, GONG of the game, let’s go.

Rockin’, rockin’, rockin’ roll.

GONG of the game, GONG of the game, GONG of the game, let’s go.

Rockin’, rockin’, rockin’ roll.

Turn it upside down.

Turn it upside down.

Turn it upside down.

They think I’m a loser.

But the truth is, I am a ruler.

What doesn’t kill me makes me stronger.

Brothers and sisters, we'll stay united.

They think I’m a loser. No.

I’m a ruler.

Giving in to the urge to go wild.

Turn it upside down, now.

Struggle until the very end, until I can smile.

Keep fighting on.

Burned to the ground.

Even if I’m looked down upon.

I will never give up.

I glare back.

Falling from the sky.

Even if I get pushed down.

Never give up.

I glare back.

We're reaching for the stars.

GONG of the game, GONG of the game, GONG of the game, let’s go.

Rockin’, rockin’, rockin’ roll.

GONG of the game, GONG of the game, GONG of the game, let’s go.

Rockin’, rockin’, rockin’ roll.

[Japanese]

響く始まりのGONG Everyday is a fight.

到底敵いやしない でも譲れやしない

蹴つまずいたって Nothing can stop me.

仲間と笑う瞬間がトロフィー

必ず掴む Everybody, follow me.

這いつくばったって諦めない

研ぎ澄ます五感 呑み込む溜息

No turning back. 日々このために生きる

Talking to myself. "I can make it."

叩き伏せる見せかけのKing

They think I'm a loser.

But truth. I'm a ruler.

What doesn't kill me makes me stronger.

Brothers and sisters. We'll stick together.

They think I'm a loser. No.

I'm a ruler.

暴れ出す衝動に身を任せて

Turn it upside, upside down now.

足掻け 最後の最後に笑うまで

Just keep on fighting.

Being burned down to the ground.

見下ろされたって

Never giving up.

睨みつけんだ

I'm falling from the sky.

蹴落とされたって

Never giving up.

睨みつけんだ

We're reaching for the stars.

Gong of Game. Gong of Game. Gong of Game. Go.

Rock'n, Rock'n, Rock'n Roll.

Gong of Game. Gong of Game. Gong of Game. Go.

Rock'n, Rock'n, Rock'n Roll.

Turn it upside, upside down.

Turn it upside, upside down.

Turn it upside, upside down.

They think I'm a loser.

But truth. I'm a ruler.

What doesn't kill me makes me stronger.

Brothers and sisters. We'll stick together.

They think I'm a loser. No.

I'm a ruler.

暴れ出す衝動に身を任せて

Turn it upside, upside down now.

足掻け 最後の最後に笑うまで

Just keep on fighting.

Being burned down to the ground.

見下ろされたって

Never giving up.

睨みつけんだ

I'm falling from the sky.

蹴落とされたって

Never giving up.

睨みつけんだ

We're reaching for the stars.

Gong of Game. Gong of Game. Gong of Game. Go.

Rock'n, Rock'n, Rock'n Roll.

Gong of Game. Gong of Game. Gong of Game. Go.

Rock'n, Rock'n, Rock'n Roll.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
fight /faɪt/ B1	verb - to take part in a violent struggle
trophy /ˈtroʊfi/ B1	noun - a prize awarded for a victory or achievement
stronger /ˈstrɔːŋɡər/ B2	adjective - having greater strength
loser /ˈluːzər/ B2	noun - a person who fails to win or achieve
brother /ˈbrʌðər/ A2	noun - a male sibling
sister /ˈsɪstər/ A2	noun - a female sibling
upside /ˈʌpˌsaɪd/ B2	noun - the positive or favorable aspect
ground /ɡraʊnd/ A1	noun - the solid surface of the earth
sky /skaɪ/ A1	noun - the expanse of air over the earth
moment /ˈmoʊmənt/ A2	noun - a very brief period of time
truth /truːθ/ B1	noun - the quality or state of being in accordance with fact
reaching /ˈriːtʃɪŋ/ B2	verb - to stretch out an arm in order to touch or grasp something
burned /bɜːrnd/ B1	verb - to be consumed by fire

Key Grammar Structures

• What doesn't kill me makes me stronger.

  ➔ Conditional sentence with 'what doesn't kill me' + 'makes me stronger' to express resilience.

  ➔ This is a famous conditional phrase meaning that challenges make one stronger.

• Never giving up.

  ➔ Present participle phrase indicating an ongoing or habitual action.

  ➔ This phrase emphasizes perseverance and determination.

• Turn it upside, upside down now.

  ➔ Imperative verb form urging immediate action, with 'upside down' as a prepositional phrase indicating direction.

  ➔ An imperative command to physically or metaphorically turn things over.

• Brothers and sisters. We'll stick together.

  ➔ Simple future tense with 'We'll' (we will) indicating intention or promise.

  ➔ Expresses a commitment to unity and support among friends or family.

• Stay strong and keep moving forward.

  ➔ Imperative/encouraging phrase with 'stay' and 'keep' as base verbs, emphasizing continuous effort.

  ➔ Motivational phrase urging resilience and persistence.

• We're reaching for the stars.

  ➔ Present continuous tense with 'are reaching', indicating ongoing effort.

  ➔ Expresses striving towards a goal with ongoing effort.