IMP. – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: IMP.
• Album: Digital 2nd Single

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the powerful sound of J-pop group IMP. through their self-titled track 'IMP.'! This song offers a fantastic opportunity to learn Japanese by engaging with its energetic and assertive lyrics about self-identity and ambition. What makes 'IMP.' special is its 'anime-esque idol rock' style, a genre that blends dramatic melodies with the driving force of rock music, all while showcasing the members' passionate vocal delivery. It's a perfect introduction to the dynamic and expressive world of contemporary Japanese music.

[English]

The future is calling

As long as you believe in me

“IMP.

Here we go”

I stepped into the territory

With a gravity that feels just right

Even if I slip, I won't stop

Everything is clear

It's calling

The shadows gently caress my cheeks

Dance like a fire, my heart is racing

I've shouted it out many times

“I don't believe in dystopia”

I won't let go of anything, I'll protect it

I told ya

It's good to be dizzy, to feel it rising

So are you ready or not, let's start

Even bitter memories, even closed doors

Let's kick them away now

Trust me, I'll find the way

So shout out your voice

I'll show you, I'll destroy everything

The future is calling

As long as you believe in me

I'll keep on going

I'm breaking down these walls

Today's the day we reunite

The fireworks that bloomed in the clearing sky

Signal the start of our journey

I'm reaching for you every time

That's always the case, what's reflected in my eyes

Always connected to you

Take my hand

I promise, I'll never let you go again

REUNITE

I dreamed of tomorrow, so vividly it hurt

“There's no way it doesn't exist,” I told the sky

I know it

Even the dry rhythm of the seconds hand

I can no longer hear

I feel the countdown

I've been searching for something more

What shines beyond the opening door

Every reason to change

So shine a light on this body

I'll keep on fighting

The future is calling

As long as you believe in me

I'll keep on going

I'm breaking down these walls

Today's the day we reunite

The fireworks that bloomed in the clearing sky

Signal the start of our journey

I'm reaching for you every time

I don't wanna hide - What I feel will never die

Gonna keep breaking the ground - Make it mine

We pioneers

The fuse is already lit

Hey, open the way

Even in days that feel like a fleeting dream, hold on

I'll make it come true

For you, I'll jump into the fire

The future is calling…

The future is calling

As long as you believe in me

I'll keep on going

I'm breaking down these walls

Today's the day we reunite

The fireworks that bloomed in the clearing sky

Signal the start of our journey

I'm reaching for you every time

That's always the case, what's reflected in my eyes

Always connected to you

Take my hand

I promise, I'll never let you go again

REUNITE

[Japanese]

THE FUTURE IS CALLING

君が信じていてくれる限り

“IMP.

Here we go”

踏み出したTerritory

心地良いくらいのGravity

グラついたって止まれないや

Everything is clear

It’s calling

ゆらゆら 頬を撫でる影

Dance like a fire この胸が騒ぐ方へ

何度でも叫んだ

“I don’t believe in dystopia”

何一つ手放さない 守り抜くってさ

I told ya

クラクラ のぼせるくらいがいいね

So ready or not 始めようか

まだ苦い記憶も 閉ざされた扉も

今蹴り飛ばせ

Trust me, I’ll find the way

だからその声をぶつけてよ

全て壊してみせるから

THE FUTURE IS CALLING

君が信じていてくれる限り

I’ll keep on going

These walls I’m breaking

Today’s the day we reunite

明ける空に咲いた

旅立ち告げる花火

I’m reaching for you every time

いつだってそうだよ 目に写るものは

Always to you 繋がってゆくんだよ

Take my hand

I promise もう二度と離さない

REUNITE

明日を夢見たんだ 痛いほど鮮明に

「存在しない訳ない」そう空に告げた

I know it

乾いた秒針のリズムさえ

もう聞こえやしない

I feel the countdown

探してきた Something more

開きかけた扉の先に光るのは

Every reason to change

だからこの身体照らしてよ

まだ争ってみせるから

THE FUTURE IS CALLING

君が信じていてくれる限り

I’ll keep on going

These walls I’m breaking

Today’s the day we reunite

明ける空に咲いた

旅立ち告げる花火

I’m reaching for you every time

I don’t wanna hide What I feel will never die

Gonna keep breaking the ground Make it mine

We pioneers

もう導火線に火はついてんだ

Hey 開け突破口

走馬灯みたいな日々でもHold on

正夢に変えてみせる

For you I’ll jump into the fire

THE FUTURE IS CALLING…

THE FUTURE IS CALLING

君が信じていてくれる限り

I’ll keep on going

These walls I’m breaking

Today’s the day we reunite

明ける空に咲いた

旅立ち告げる花火

I’m reaching for you every time

いつだってそうだよ 目に写るものは

Always to you 繋がってゆくんだよ

Take my hand

I promise もう二度と離さない

REUNITE

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
信じ /しんじ/ A2	verb - to believe
踏み出す /ふみだす/ B1	verb - to step out
グラつく /ぐらつく/ B2	verb - to stumble
ゆらゆら /ゆらゆら/ B2	adverb - swaying
撫でる /なでる/ B1	verb - to stroke
叫ぶ /さけぶ/ A2	verb - to shout
壊す /こわす/ A2	verb - to break
蹴り飛ばす /けりとばす/ B2	verb - to kick away
旅立ち /たびだち/ B1	noun - departure
花火 /はなび/ A2	noun - fireworks
繋がる /つながる/ B1	verb - to connect
導火線 /どうかせん/ B2	noun - fuse
突破口 /とっぱこう/ B2	noun - breakthrough
正夢 /まさゆめ/ B2	noun - true dream

Key Grammar Structures

• 君が信じていてくれる限り

  ➔ A positive conditional clause using '限り' (kagiri), meaning 'as long as' / 'while'.

  ➔ "君が信じていてくれる限り" means "as long as you believe in me".

• I’ll keep on going

  ➔ Future intention or determination expressed with 'will' + 'keep on' (continuing).

  ➔ 'I’ll' is the contraction of 'I will', indicating future intention.

• These walls I’m breaking

  ➔ Present continuous tense indicating ongoing action, with 'I’m' + verb.

  ➔ 'I’m breaking' is a present continuous verb phrase indicating an action happening right now.

• 旅立ち告げる花火

  ➔ Nominal phrase with '告げる' (to announce) describing fireworks that announce the departure.

  ➔ '旅立ち告げる花火' means "fireworks that announce the departure".

• Let's open a breakthrough

  ➔ Imperative sentence encouraging action, with a verb phrase 'let's' + base verb.

  ➔ 'Let's' is a contraction of 'let us', used to make suggestions or commands to do something together.

• Take my hand

  ➔ Imperative request or command, with a verb 'take' + possessive pronoun + noun.

  ➔ 'Take my hand' is an imperative phrase meaning 'please hold my hand'.

• 君が信じていてくれる限り

  ➔ A conditional clause with '限り' (kagiri) meaning 'as long as' + personal noun.

  ➔ '君が信じていてくれる限り' means 'as long as you continue to believe in me'.