Lyrics & Translation
Learning Japanese through BiS's 'I WANT TO DiE!!!!!' offers a unique window into the raw, unfiltered emotional expression possible in the language. The song's direct and provocative lyrics challenge conventional phrases, allowing learners to engage with themes of vulnerability, defiance, and the complex relationship between despair and the will to live. Its power lies in its unflinching honesty, making it a compelling piece for understanding the deeper nuances of Japanese lyrical expression beyond the surface level.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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死 /し/ B2 |
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安らぎ /やすらぎ/ B2 |
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生きてる /いきてる/ B1 |
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傷 /きず/ B2 |
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涙 /なみだ/ B1 |
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助けて /たすけて/ A2 |
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狂ってる /くるってる/ B2 |
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欲しい /ほしい/ A2 |
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おかしい /おかしい/ B1 |
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姿 /すがた/ B2 |
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期待 /きたい/ B2 |
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望む /のぞむ/ B2 |
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青い /あおい/ A2 |
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ここ /ここ/ A1 |
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まま /まま/ A2 |
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ちっぽけ /ちっぽけ/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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見ないでよ
➔ Imperative form with the auxiliary particle で (de) to request or command someone to not do something.
➔ The ないで (naide) form is used to make a negative request or command.
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ありのままでなんて
➔ Expression meaning 'as you are' or 'being oneself', often with a tone of dismissiveness or challenge.
➔ The phrase ありのままで (ari no mama de) means 'as you are' or 'being oneself'.
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死ねよ
➔ Imperative form of 死ぬ (shinu) with the terminal よ (yo) for emphasis or strong command, meaning 'Die!'
➔ 死ね (shine) is the imperative form of 'to die', with よ (yo) emphasizing forcefulness or emotional intensity.
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傷つけたくてやってないでしょ
➔ The て-form of 傷つけたい (kizutsuketai) + の for nominalization, combined with やってない (do not do) in negative casual form, expressing 'You didn't do it because you wanted to hurt me, right?'
➔ 傷つけたい is the verb 傷つける (to hurt) in theたい (want to) form; の nominalizes the phrase. やってないでしょ (are not doing it, right?) is the negative casual form of やる (to do).
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見ないでよ
➔ Imperative form with the auxiliary で (de) to command or request someone not to look.
➔ The ないで (naide) form is used here as a command or request not to look at something.
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隠せない青いしるしを
➔ The potential form of 隠す (to hide) in the negative potential (できない), plus を marking the direct object, referring to 'the blue mark that cannot be hidden.'
➔ 隠せない is the potential form of 隠す (to hide) in its negative form, meaning 'cannot be hidden.'
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