I – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: BUMP OF CHICKEN

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the world of Japanese alternative rock with BUMP OF CHICKEN's 'I,' the heartfelt closing theme of *My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON*. This song is an excellent introduction to J-Rock's poetic side, where you can learn emotional, philosophical vocabulary and explore how the Japanese language beautifully expresses themes of shared existence and finding courage in a transient world.

[English]

There’s no time

This is the moment of life

In the blink of an eye

If we overlap

We’ll drift apart

Ah

I must tell you

What was it again?

Well, then

Let’s remember

Today, with us

Just this

Is so precious

How can I

Properly

Cherish it correctly?

Ah

Just once is enough

I want to see

The real truth

Everyone’s like a soap bubble

みんなシャボン玉

In the blink of an eye

Unreachable

The place where pain

Is born

You’re there, right?

I’ve heard it

Cracking, yet

Still vivid

In the pulsing memory

Created

The voice of beginnings

Come on, I’ve finally found it

I’ve come this far

I can touch it now

Gathered and kept

All my courage

In front of your life

I stand

Every seed, every trick

Every device

After using them all

A curse that won’t let me give up

Ah

So strongly

I’ve held it for so long

This wish

The magic that gave me the world

The rain that never dries

The night in broad daylight

I’ve carried them all along, haven’t I?

And so we met

My body still breathes

Circulating pain through my veins

As if seeking its meaning

Calling to each other now

呼び合う今

Matching the beat of our hearts

Is possible

What do you want to reclaim?

You’re not alone

I’ll live too

That’s what this night is for

Words shattered beyond

Their limits

My retinas clearly

Capture you

Let’s remember

Thank you

I’ve surely been waiting

For this moment

Come on, I’ve finally found it

I’ve come this far

I can touch it now

Even if it hurts

With all my courage

I’ll live with you

Calling to each other now

Matching the beat of our hearts

Is possible

What do you want to reclaim?

You’re not alone

I’ll live too

I’ll live with you

That’s why I’m here

[Japanese]

時間がない

ここは命の

瞬きの中だ

重なったら

離れてしまう

ああ

伝えなくては

何をだったっけ

それじゃ

思い出そう

今日 僕らで

これだけ

大切なのに

どうやれば

ちゃんと

正しく大切にできる

ああ

一度だけでいい

本当の

本当が

見たいよ

みんなシャボン玉

瞬きの中

渡せない

痛みの

生まれた場所

そこにいるんだろ

聴こえてしまった

ひび割れながら

鮮やかなままの

脈打つ記憶で

作られた

始まりの声

さあ やっと見つけた

ここまで来た

もう触れるよ

集めて しまっておいた

勇気の全部で

君の生きる

その前にいる

あらゆる種も

仕掛けも

使い果たした後の

諦めを許さない呪い

ああ

とても強く

長い間握っていた

願い事

世界をくれた魔法

乾かない雨を

白昼の夜を

ずっと連れてきたんだろ

そうして出会えた

未だ身体は息をする

痛みに血を巡らせる

その意味を

知りたがるように

呼び合う今

鼓動の答え合わせが

できる

何を取り返したいの

一人じゃないぜ

僕も生きる

そのための夜

言葉は限界を

超えて砕けた

網膜は君を確かに

捉える

思い出そう

ありがとう

きっとこの時を

待っていた

さあ やっと見つけた

ここまで来た

もう触れるよ

傷付けたとしても

勇気の全部で

君と生きる

呼び合う今

鼓動の答え合わせが

できる

何を取り返したいの

一人じゃないぜ

僕も生きる

君と生きる

そのためにいる

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
時間 jikan A1	noun - time
命 inochi A2	noun - life
瞬き mabataki B1	noun - blink
大切 taisetsu A1	adjective - important
本当 hontou A2	adjective - real
見る miru A1	verb - to see
思い出す omoidasu A2	verb - to remember
痛み itami B1	noun - pain
記憶 kioku A2	noun - memory
勇気 yuuki B2	noun - courage
生きる ikiru A1	verb - to live
世界 sekai A1	noun - world
魔法 mahouts A2	noun - magic
鼓動 kodou B2	noun - heartbeat
言葉 kotoba A1	noun - word noun - language

Key Grammar Structures

• 伝えなくては

  ➔ Must/Have to do something (伝えなくては)

  ➔ The phrase 'なくては' expresses obligation or necessity, similar to 'must' or 'have to' in English.

• ああ

  ➔ Interjection expressing emotion (such as longing, relief, or emphasis)

  ➔ 'ああ' is a Japanese interjection often used to express deep emotion, such as longing or relief.

• 大切なのに

  ➔ Despite/Although it is important (大切なのに)

  ➔ 'なのに' expresses contrast or contradiction, translating to 'despite' or 'although' in English.

• つもり

  ➔ Intended to do something / Expectation (つもり)

  ➔ 'つもり' indicates an intention or plan, often used with verbs to express what one aims to do.

• 生きる

  ➔ Basic verb 'to live' / Usage in continuative or infinitive forms

  ➔ '生きる' literally means 'to live,' and it is used in various forms to express existence, vitality, or life purpose.

• できる

  ➔ Potential form meaning 'can' / 'be able to'

  ➔ 'できる' is the potential form of the verb 'する' (to do), indicating ability or possibility.