Guilty – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: 東方神起
• Album: XV

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the depths of human relationships with 東方神起's "Guilty", a song that masterfully portrays the struggle between forgiveness and resentment. Through its powerful lyrics and intense delivery, this track offers a unique opportunity to learn about expressing complex emotions in Japanese, enhanced by the group's signature J-Pop style and compelling performance.

[English]

Hey, You know what I mean?

Let me know...

Let me know, Come on

Oh, Why?

The sun sinks into the depths of the abyss

The darkness confronts me, claiming everything is a dream

I can’t believe you let me down

What my tears meant

Baby, Please don’t make me sad

A future of betrayal

The love that clings to me

I can't wipe it away

It's okay to be foolish, I ask you

Is this really okay?

I can’t forgive you, but I want to believe in you

I want to forgive you, so let’s try again

You’ve done it. Guilty

You’re guilty, even if it’s against the rules

Let’s start over from the beginning

If that’s what you want

Yo, looking back at the days, it’s already a maze

Is the lie from my childhood now expired? Hey

As long as we live, everyone carries

The seven deadly sins, right?

We want to draw a line (Black White)

But it’s gray, you and I (You & I)

So who in this world can judge others?

It’s easier to hate

There’s a way to turn away

In front of the escape route, I ask myself

Is this really okay?

I can’t forgive you, but I want to believe in you

I want to forgive you, so let’s try again

You’ve done it. Guilty

You’re guilty, even if it’s against the rules

Let’s start over from the beginning

If that’s what you want

The love that clings to me

I can't wipe it away

It's okay to be foolish, I ask you

Is this really okay?

I can’t forgive you, but I want to believe in you

I want to forgive you, so let’s try again

You’ve done it. Guilty

You’re guilty, even if it’s against the rules

Let’s start over from the beginning

If that’s what you want

[Japanese]

Hey, You know what I mean?

Let me know...

Let me know, Come on

Oh, Why?

奈落の底へと 沈んでゆく太陽

全てが幻想(ゆめ)だと 突き付ける闇

I can’t believe you let me down

涙が意味したものは

Baby, Please don’t make me sad

裏切りの未来

こびりついたアイシテル

拭い切れるわけもなく

愚かでもいい 君に問う

本当にこれでいい？

許せない だけど君を 信じたいよ

許したい だから僕と またもう一度

You’ve done it. Guilty

You’re guilty ルール違反でも

最初からやり直そう

君が望むなら

Yo, 振り返るDays それはもうMaze

幼き日の嘘は時効? Hey

生きてる限り人はみんな

七つの大罪(つみ)背負ってるでしょ

黒白つけたがるけど (Black White)

灰色なのさYou & I (You & I)

じゃあ何処の誰がこんな世界で 他人(ひと)を裁けるだろう?

憎む方が楽になる

背を向ける方法もある

逃げ道の前 僕に問う

本当にこれでいい?

許せない だけど君を 信じたいよ

許したい だから僕と またもう一度

You’ve done it. Guilty

You’re guilty ルール違反でも

最初からやり直そう

君が望むなら

こびりついたアイシテル

拭い切れるわけもなく

愚かでもいい 君に問う

本当にこれでいい？

許せない だけど君を 信じたいよ

許したい だから僕と またもう一度

You’ve done it. Guilty

You’re guilty ルール違反でも

最初からやり直そう

君が望むなら

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
沈む (shizumu) /ʃizɯmɯ/ B1	verb - to sink, to go down
太陽 (taiyou) /taiːjoː/ A2	noun - sun
幻想 (gensou) /ɡensɔː/ B2	noun - illusion, fantasy
闇 (yami) /jami/ B1	noun - darkness
涙 (namida) /namida/ A2	noun - tear
裏切り (uragiri) /ɯɾaɡiɾi/ B2	noun - betrayal
未来 (mirai) /miɾai/ A2	noun - future
こびりつく (kobiritsuku) /ko̞biɾʲit͡sɯ̥kɯ/ C1	verb - to stick to, to cling to
拭う (nuguu) /nɯɡɯː/ B2	verb - to wipe, to mop
愚か (oroka) /oɾoka/ B2	adjective - foolish, stupid
許す (yurusu) /jɯɾɯsɯ/ B1	verb - to forgive, to allow
信じる (shinjiru) /ʃind͡ʑiɾɯ/ A2	verb - to believe
ルール (ruuru) /ɾɯːɾɯ/ A1	noun - rule
違反 (ihan) /ihan/ B2	noun - violation, offense
やり直す (yarinaosu) /jaɾinao̞sɯ/ B1	verb - to redo, to start over
望む (nozomu) /no̞zomɯ/ B1	verb - to desire, to wish for
振り返る (furikaeru) /ɸɯɾikaeɾɯ/ B1	verb - to look back, to reflect
嘘 (uso) /ɯso/ A2	noun - lie
時効 (jikou) /d͡ʑikoː/ B2	noun - statute of limitations
罪 (tsumi) /t͡sɯmi/ B1	noun - sin, crime
憎む (nikumu) /nikɯmɯ/ B2	verb - to hate
逃げる (nigeru) /niɡeɾɯ/ A2	verb - to escape, to run away

Key Grammar Structures

• Let me know

  ➔ Imperative with 'let me' + verb (base form)

  ➔ Used to politely request or suggest performing an action.

• I can’t believe you let me down

  ➔ Verb phrase with modal 'can' + not + base verb

  ➔ Expresses inability or disbelief that something happened.

• All from the beginning

  ➔ Prepositional phrase indicating starting point in time or order

  ➔ Refers to starting over or going back to the initial point.

• 背負ってるでしょ

  ➔ Present continuous tense with 'てる' indicating ongoing action

  ➔ Indicates an action that is currently ongoing or a state that persists.

• 最初からやり直そう

  ➔ Volitional form of 'やり直す' to suggest 'let's redo/start over'

  ➔ Expresses a suggestion or decision to do something again from the beginning.

• 許せない だけど君を 信じたいよ

  ➔ Contrasting clause with 'だけど' (but) + 'たい' (want to)

  ➔ Expresses a contrast between feeling unable to forgive yet wanting to trust.