Imitation Rain – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: SixTONES

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the world of Japanese music with SixTONES' impactful debut song, "Imitation Rain." This powerful rock ballad, penned by the legendary YOSHIKI, offers a unique blend of theatricality and raw emotion. By exploring its rich lyrics and dynamic arrangement, you can not only appreciate its artistry but also gain insights into the nuances of Japanese song structure and emotional expression, making it a captivating way to engage with the language.

[English]

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Imitation Rain

You said, 'I'll be the sky,

and you'll be the sun,

shining brightly.'

Fake dreams

Breaking apart

Like glass roses

Ah—

Imitation Rain

Sometimes fiercely

It pours into my heart

Shall we play this game

Until it turns red

Rain beating down on me,

Dancing in the rain

Until love

comes alive

What's the meaning of life?

What's the point of getting everything right?

Because everything's fake

Everyone blames

To hold on to hope

Just admit that everything breaks

The price of fame—who's to blame?

Shaves my mind like a razor

I'm falling apart, breaking down

My peace of mind is shutting down

Should I keep playing this endless game?

Looking back at a time I can't return to

The flowing time

Stop it

My friend

Someday, we'll reach it

The world of dreams

Imitation Rain

Sometimes fiercely

It pours into my heart

Shall we play this game

Until it turns red

Getting drenched in the rain,

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[Japanese]

♪~

Imitation Rain

You said “I will be the sky

and you will be the sun

to shine”

Fake dreams

壊れてゆく

ガラスの薔薇のように

Ah-

Imitation Rain

時には激しく

心に降り注ぐ

Shall we play this game

紅に染まるまで

雨に打たれて

Dancing in the rain'

till love

comes to life

What's the meaning of life

What's the point of getting it right

'Cause everything is fake

Everybody blames

To keep the faith

Just say, everything breaks

Price of fame. What's to blame

Cuts my mind like a razor blade

Breaking down. I'm breaking down

Piece of mind is shutting down

Should I play this endless game

戻れない 時代(とき)を振り返る

流れる時間を

止めて

My friend

いつかはたどり着くよ

夢の世界に

Imitation Rain

時には激しく

心に降り注ぐ

Shall we play this game

紅に染まるまで

雨に打たれて

♪~

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
imitation /ˌɪmɪˈteɪʃən/ B2	noun - a copy or representation of something
sky /skaɪ/ A1	noun - the region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth
sun /sʌn/ A1	noun - the star around which the earth orbits
shine /ʃaɪn/ A2	verb - to give out or reflect light
fake /feɪk/ B1	adjective - not genuine or real
dream /driːm/ A2	noun - a series of images, thoughts, and emotions occurring during sleep
game /geɪm/ A1	noun - an activity or contest with rules, undertaken for entertainment or recreation
rain /reɪn/ A1	noun - water falling from the sky in drops
dancing /ˈdænsɪŋ/ A2	verb - moving the body in a rhythmic way, usually to music
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - a strong feeling of affection or attachment
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the condition or quality that distinguishes living beings from dead or inorganic matter
meaning /ˈmiːnɪŋ/ B1	noun - the thing that is intended to be, or actually is, expressed or indicated
point /pɔɪnt/ A2	noun - a sharp or tapering end
blame /bleɪm/ B1	verb - to say or think that someone or something is responsible for a problem or mistake
faith /feɪθ/ B1	noun - complete trust or confidence in someone or something
price /praɪs/ A2	noun - the amount of money expected or required in payment for something
fame /feɪm/ B1	noun - the state of being widely known or recognized
razor /ˈreɪzər/ B2	noun - a sharp blade used for shaving or cutting
blade /bleɪd/ B2	noun - a flat cutting part of a knife, sword, or other tool
mind /maɪnd/ A2	noun - the element of a person that enables them to be aware of their surroundings, thoughts, and feelings
piece /piːs/ A2	noun - a part of something larger
friend /frɛnd/ A1	noun - a person with whom one has a strong bond of affection or loyalty

Key Grammar Structures

• You said “I will be the sky and you will be the sun to shine”

  ➔ Future simple tense with 'will' to express intentions or predictions

  ➔ 'Will' is used here to indicate a future commitment or prediction.

• 壊れてゆく

  ➔ The verb '壊れてゆく' (korete yuku) combines the te-form of '壊れる' (to break) with 'ゆく' indicating progression into the future or gradual change.

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• 時には激しく

  ➔ The phrase '時には激しく' uses the adverbial phrase '時には' (sometimes) with '激しく' (intensely), describing the manner of an action.

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• Shall we play this game

  ➔ Using 'shall' to make a suggestion or offer, often in questions involving mutual decisions.

  ➔ 'Shall' is often used in British English to make offers or suggestions, especially in questions.

• 雨に打たれて

  ➔ The phrase '雨に打たれて' uses the passive form '打たれて' of '打つ' (to hit), combined with '雨に' (by the rain), indicating being hit by rain.

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• 戻れない 時代を振り返る

  ➔ The verb '振り返る' (to look back) is used with 'を' (object marker) to indicate reflecting on the '時代' (era).

  ➔ '振り返る' means to look back or reflect on something, and 'を' marks the object of reflection.