IZA!! – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: EMPiRE
• Album: EMPiRE Double Aside Single 『HON-NO / IZA!!』

Lyrics & Translation

“IZA!!” by EMPiRE is a fantastic song to help you learn Japanese with its repetitive and encouraging chorus. The title itself, 'Iza,' is a common and energetic Japanese word for 'Come on!' or 'Now!', making it a memorable and practical piece of vocabulary. The song's uplifting and dance-oriented style makes the learning process enjoyable and dynamic.

[English]

It's not just a vague feeling, only the certain things matter.

I want to get closer to the little bit of truth.

I know that only the accumulated experience speaks for itself.

But I also know there's no time, so I want to keep moving forward.

IZA!! IZA!!

See, if we keep pushing, and go step by step—

We'll shine and open up, right?

Bang, bang, bang—let's make our way, step by step.

See, if we gather speed and move forward—

We'll start seeing that sparkle, right?

Clap your hands loudly, and pave the way!

Keep going, full throttle—stay ahead!

Feel it closer, I just want to try and sense it.

Without trying to look cool, just be yourself and speak your mind.

It’s a little embarrassing to bare it all out, but—

It’s way better than hiding behind facades.

There’s no time to lose, so let’s keep pushing forward.

IZA!! IZA!!

See, if we keep pushing step by step—

We’ll shine and open up, right?

Bang, bang, bang—make your way, step by step.

See, if we gather speed and move forward—

We’ll start seeing that sparkle, right?

Clap your hands loudly, and pave the way!

Oh Yeah, don’t hesitate—just move forward!

Oh Yeah, see, it’s time now!

Oh Yeah, don’t worry and push ahead!

Oh Yeah, just enjoy it and have fun!

See, if we keep pushing step by step—

We’ll shine and open up, right?

Bang, bang, bang—make your way, step by step.

See, if we gather speed and move forward—

We’ll start seeing that sparkle, right?

Clap your hands loudly, and pave the way!

[Japanese]

なんとなくじゃない 確かなものだけを

ほんの少しの 真実に近づきたい

積み重ねた経験だけが

ものを言うのわかってるけど

時間もないしジャンジャン進みたい

IZA!! IZA!!

ほらドンドンドンドン 進めば

キラキラひらけるでしょ？

ダンダン足鳴らして 道をつくるんだ

ほらガンガンガンガン 前向こう

キラキラ見えてくるよ？

バンバン手を鳴らして 道を開けてもらうんだ

もっと近くで 感じてみたいだけ

かっこつけずに 自分の思うまま

曝け出すの恥ずかしいけど

取り繕うより全然いいよ

時間もないしジャンジャン進みたい

IZA!! IZA!!

ほらドンドンドンドン 進めば

キラキラひらけるでしょ？

ダンダン足鳴らして 道をつくるんだ

ほらガンガンガンガン 前向こう

キラキラ見えてくるよ？

バンバン手を鳴らして 道を開けてもらうんだ

Oh Yeah 迷わず進め

Oh Yeah ほら時間がきた

Oh Yeah 構わず進め

Oh Yeah 楽しむしかない

ほらドンドンドンドン 進めば

キラキラひらけるでしょ？

ダンダン足鳴らして 道をつくるんだ

ほらガンガンガンガン 前向こう

キラキラ見えてくるよ？

バンバン手を鳴らして 道を開けてもらうんだ

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
真実 /しんじつ/ B1	noun - truth
経験 /けいけん/ B1	noun - experience
時間 /じかん/ A1	noun - time
道 /みち/ A2	noun - road/path
進む /すすむ/ B1	verb - to advance/move forward
感じる /かんじる/ B1	verb - to feel
自分 /じぶん/ A2	noun - oneself
恥ずかしい /はずかしい/ B1	adjective - embarrassing/shameful
楽しむ /たのしむ/ B1	verb - to enjoy
思う /おもう/ A2	verb - to think
足 /あし/ A1	noun - foot/leg
手 /て/ A1	noun - hand
開ける /あける/ A2	verb - to open
前 /まえ/ A2	noun - front/before
近く /ちかく/ A2	noun - nearby/close

Key Grammar Structures

• だけを

  ➔ only

  ➔ The particle "を" marks the direct object, and "だけ" specifies "only" or "nothing but".

• 進めば

  ➔ if I/you/we go/move forward

  ➔ This is the conditional form "～ば" attached to the verb "進める" (to advance/go forward), meaning "if ... then...".

• ひらける

  ➔ can open (potential form)

  ➔ This is the potential form of "開ける" meaning "to open," indicating the ability or possibility to do so.

• ように

  ➔ so that; in order to

  ➔ The phrase "ように" is used to express purpose or goal, often attached to verb phrases to mean "in order to" or "so that".

• 感じめて

  ➔ just want to feel closer

  ➔ This phrase expresses a simple desire or longing to feel closer or more connected.

• 進むしかない

  ➔ have no choice but to move forward

  ➔ The phrase "しかない" is used to express that there is no alternative but to do the action described—in this case, "to move forward" or "continue".