I wonder – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: Da-iCE

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a captivating journey into Japanese language and culture with Da-iCE's hit song "I wonder." This track, serving as the theme song for the popular drama "Kururi ~Who Fell in Love with Me?~," offers a beautiful blend of pop melodies and heartfelt lyrics. By exploring its themes of self-discovery and love, you can gain insight into nuanced expressions in Japanese while enjoying Da-iCE's signature vocal harmonies and expressive choreography. The song's clear vocals and relatable message make it an excellent choice for language learners, offering a window into contemporary Japanese storytelling and musical artistry. It's special not only for its lyrical depth but also for its virality on platforms like TikTok, showcasing its broad appeal and the vibrant energy of J-Pop.

[English]

The sound stopped

The color changed

Beyond the blank, distant memories

Like a drama

My heart pounded

I wonder

Following the footsteps

Standing still at the crossroads

Glossed over with pleasing everyone

The sparkle is beyond the fog

Tell me the truth

When I meet my true self

A future where I love and am loved

Will surely come

I want to keep watching

The transparent glass canvas

The nuance colors painted on it

Faint, sweet, vague

I want to keep searching

With your palette, just as you are

Because I'll only paint the truth

I wander, I wonder

The layered colors flow with tears

Turning into a rainbow

I want to keep watching

The transparent glass canvas

The nuance colors painted on it

Faint, sweet, vague

I want to keep searching

With your palette, just as you are

Because I'll only paint the truth

The sound stopped

The color changed

Like a puzzle, fragments of memory

Someone called out

My heart pounded

I wonder

[Japanese]

音が止まった

色が変わった

空白だった 記憶の彼方

ドラマみたいだ

鼓動が鳴った

I wonder

足跡を辿って

分かれ道で立ち止まってる

八方美人で誤魔化した

燦(きらめ)きは霧の向こう

ホントのこと教えて

ホントの自分に出会えた時

愛し愛される未来が

きっと訪れる

見つめていたい

透明なガラスのキャンバス

彩ったニュアンスカラーは

淡い、甘い、曖昧

探していたい

素直なままの君のパレットで

真実だけ描いていくから

I wander I wonder

重ねた色が涙で流れて

虹色になるから

見つめていたい

透明なガラスのキャンバス

彩ったニュアンスカラーは

淡い、甘い、曖昧

探していたい

素直なままの君のパレットで

真実だけ描いていくから

音が止まった

色が変わった

パズルみたいな 記憶の欠片

誰かが呼んだ

鼓動が鳴った

I wonder

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
音 /on/ A1	noun - sound
色 /iro/ A1	noun - color
記憶 /kioku/ B1	noun - memory
鼓動 /kodō/ B2	noun - heartbeat
未来 /mirai/ B1	noun - future
真実 /shinjitsu/ B2	noun - truth
涙 /namida/ A2	noun - tear
探す /sagasu/ B1	verb - to search
描く /kaku/ B1	verb - to draw
透明 /tōmei/ B2	adjective - transparent
甘い /amai/ A2	adjective - sweet
曖昧 /aimai/ B2	adjective - ambiguous
足跡 /ashiato/ B1	noun - footprint
パレット /paretto/ A2	noun - palette
虹色 /niji-iro/ B2	adjective - rainbow-colored

Key Grammar Structures

• 足跡を辿って

  ➔ te-form + て + [verb] (te-form + て) used for connecting actions or indicating sequence

  ➔ The て-form of the verb indicates the continuation or sequence of actions, in this case, following the footsteps.

• 分かれ道で立ち止まってる

  ➔ ている form shows ongoing action or state

  ➔ The ている form indicates that the person is currently standing still at the fork in the road.

• 真実だけ描いていくから

  ➔ だけ indicates 'only' or 'nothing but'

  ➔ The word だけ emphasizes that only the truth will be painted, excluding anything else.

• I wonder

  ➔ The phrase 'I wonder' expresses curiosity or wonder about something

  ➔ The phrase 'I wonder' is used to express curiosity or contemplative questioning about something unknown or uncertain.

• 愛し愛される未来が

  ➔ 這句是「愛し愛される」的形容詞性用法，修飾「未来」

  ➔ The phrase 「愛し愛される未来」 describes a future where love is mutual—both loving and being loved.

• 彩ったニュアンスカラーは

  ➔ Past tense of 彩る (彩った) used as an adjective to describe 'カラー' (colors)

  ➔ The word 彩った indicates that the nuances of the colors have been painted or characterized, giving imagery of colorful expressions.

• ホントのこと教えて

  ➔ 教えて (oshiete) is the te-form of 教える (to teach/ to tell), used here as a command or request

  ➔ The verb 教える in the te-form functions as a polite command or request to tell or reveal the truth.