HAPPY – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: 三代目 J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the vibrant world of Japanese music with 三代目 J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE's hit song "HAPPY"! This energetic track offers a fantastic way to immerse yourself in the J-Pop genre and pick up common Japanese phrases related to positivity and encouragement. With its catchy melody and uplifting message, "HAPPY" is not just a song; it's an invitation to explore the language and culture through a feel-good anthem that celebrates joy and a bright future.

[English]

Blowing away the negativity

Is what it means to become positive

Sometimes everybody forgets...

Surprisingly, everything, Time will make it better

Nothing is ever truly unchangeable

Let's go, let it go, we have to move forward

Because a day to shine is waiting for us

Having fun brings out smiles

And from now on, forever more, a happy life

Why don't you come on? Always (Na Na Na...)

We somehow, after all (La La La La La Life)

Let's go, live happy, happy, happy

Anywhere, forevermore

Are you ready to go? Are you ready to go?

And let's get happy!

The path we've taken so far

Overcoming the dramatic road

Sometimes up and down, hence upside down

Not all nights and days were good

Even when lost again, light will shine

Let's go, let it go, we have to move forward

Because the rain will surely stop soon

Even when you cry, I will smile

So from now on, forever more, a happy love

Why don't you come on? From now on (Na Na Na...)

Yes, embracing each other (La La La La La Love)

Let's all become happy, happy, happy

With a lively step

Are you ready to go? Are you ready to go?

And let's get happy!

Baby, baby, are you truly happy?

Be my baby, deciding for yourself is what makes you happy

[Japanese]

ネガティヴを吹き飛ばしたら

ポジティヴになるってことを

時にEverybody 忘れがちで…

案外何でも Time will make it better

決して変わらない そんなものはない

Let's go Let it go We have to go

Because a day to shine must be waiting

楽しむことで 笑顔が生まれ

そしてもう未来永劫(みらいえいごう)ハッピーなライフ

Why don't you come on? いつまでも （Na Na Na...）

僕らはなんだかんだ （La La La La La Life）

人生 Happy Happy Happyに行こう

ずっとどこまでも

Are you ready to go? Are you ready to go?

And get happy!

僕たちが進んできた道

乗り越えてきたDramatic road

時にUp and down ゆえにUp side down

いいことばっかじゃなかったNight and day

また迷っても 光射すから

Let's go Let it go We have to go

Because the rain will stop surely soon

君が泣いても 僕が笑う

だからもう未来永劫(みらいえいごう)ハッピーなラブ

Why don't you come on? これからも （Na Na Na...）

そうさ抱き合って （La La La La La Love）

みんな Happy Happy Happyになろう

軽快な足取りで

Are you ready to go? Are you ready to go?

And get happy!

Baby baby 君は本当にHappy?

Be my baby 自分で決めるのがHappy

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
ネガティヴ /neɡatibu/ B2	noun - negative
ポジティヴ /pozitibu/ B2	noun - positive
楽しむ /tanoshimu/ A2	verb - to enjoy
笑顔 /egao/ A1	noun - smile
未来 /mirai/ B1	noun - future
人生 /jinsei/ B1	noun - life
道 /michi/ A2	noun - path
光 /hikari/ A1	noun - light
泣く /naku/ A2	verb - to cry
笑う /warau/ A1	verb - to laugh
ハッピー /happi/ A1	adjective - happy
愛 /ai/ B1	noun - love
進む /susumu/ B1	verb - to advance
道 /michi/ A2	noun - way
雨 /ame/ A1	noun - rain
止まる /tomaru/ B1	verb - to stop

Key Grammar Structures

• 時にEverybody 忘れがちで…

  ➔ Using '時に' (toki ni) to mean 'sometimes' or 'occasionally'.

  ➔ '時に' indicates an occasional or intermittent action or situation.

• 決して変わらない そんなものはない

  ➔ Using '決して' (kesshite) with negative form to mean 'never'.

  ➔ '決して' emphasizes 'never' in a strong negative sentence.

• 人生 Happy Happy Happyに行こう

  ➔ Using 'に' as a particle showing the target destination or goal.

  ➔ 'に' specifies the goal or direction toward which the action is directed.

• And get happy!

  ➔ Imperative sentence using the base verb 'get' followed by an adjective to encourage action.

  ➔ This phrase is a command or encouragement, combining 'get' with 'happy' to motivate positive action.

• Because a day to shine must be waiting

  ➔ Using 'must' to indicate necessity or certainty.

  ➔ 'must' expresses obligation or a strong certainty that something will happen.

• 何でも Time will make it better

  ➔ Using 'will' to express future intention or certainty.

  ➔ 'will' is used to indicate that something in the future is expected or certain to happen.

• 軽快な足取りで

  ➔ Using a noun phrase with 'で' to indicate manner or means.

  ➔ 'で' indicates the manner in which an action is done, here describing a lively or brisk gait.