Jack In The Box – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: Snow Man
• Album: SERIOUS

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the exciting world of Japanese pop music with Snow Man's dynamic track, "Jack In The Box"! This song is not just a high-energy dance number with a cool electro-hip-hop vibe; it's also a fantastic way to engage with Japanese culture through its clever integration of the 'Jankenpon' (rock-paper-scissors) game. Pay attention to the playful lyrics and unique sounds – you'll not only enjoy a great song but also pick up on cultural nuances and even some Japanese phrases like 'Janken Pon' that are fun and easy to learn. Its catchy rhythm and interactive lyrical elements make it a special song perfect for language learners.

[English]

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Check check

From here on, a brand new groove groove

The kick and bass are chunky chunky

Heart beat goes on, pow pow

I'll hack your gaze

Break the limits, must must

Pinpoint the top, pin it

Kick hate to the curb

A stance that never wavers

Don't stop

Don't stop

Don't stop

Don't stop

Don't stop

Don't stop

Instinct, cells, keep on reaching the peak

Don't stop

Don't stop

Don't stop

Don't stop

You know who is awesome

The world spreads in an instant

Locked on, there's no doubt in these eyes

Beyond any version of myself

I want to stand out

I deliberately don't hide my claws

Stay tuned

So so good

Jack in the box

I'm gonna show

I'm gonna show

I'm gonna show

Jack in the box

I'm gonna show

I'm gonna show

I'm gonna show

Jack in the box

Look this look this

Look this way (left)

Look this look this

Look this way (right)

Look this look this

Look this way (up)

Look this look this

Look this way (down)

Left

Right

Up

Down

Jack in the box!

Snow Man!

I'm gonna show!

I'm gonna show!

I'm gonna show!

I'm gonna show!

I'm gonna show!

I'm gonna show!

Oooooooh!

Oh!

Give me your cheers!

[Japanese]

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Check check

こっから brand new groove groove

Kick & bass は chunky chunky

Heart beat goes on pow pow

君の視線を hack hack

限界突破 must must

Top にピンを刺す 刺す

Hate は蹴っ飛ばす ばす

ずっとブレない stance

Don't stop

Don't stop

Don't stop

Don't stop

Don't stop

Don't stop

本能 細胞 keep on 最高

Don't stop

Don't stop

Don't stop

Don't stop

You know who is awesome

世界 瞬く間に拡散

Lock on この瞳に迷いはない

どのバースのオレより

ズバ抜けたい

敢えて爪は隠さない

乞うご期待

so so good

Jack in the box

I'm gonna show

I'm gonna show

I'm gonna show

Jack in the box

I'm gonna show

I'm gonna show

I'm gonna show

Jack in the box

Look this look this

Look this way (left)

Look this look this

Look this way (right)

Look this look this

Look this way (up)

Look this look this

Look this way (down)

Left

Right

Up

Down

Jack in the box!

Snow Man!

I gonna show!

I gonna show!

I gonna show!

I gonna show!

I gonna show!

I gonna show!

Oooooooh!

Oh!

Ka-chi-te-kure!

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
groove /ɡruːv/ B1	noun - a rhythmic pattern; a feeling that makes you want to dance.
heart /hɑːt/ A2	noun - the organ in your chest that pumps blood.
hack /hæk/ B2	verb - to cut something with rough or forceful strokes. verb - to gain unauthorized access to computer data.
stance /stæns/ B2	noun - the attitude of a person or organization toward something.
cell /sel/ B1	noun - the basic structural and functional unit of all known living organisms.
world /wɜːld/ A2	noun - the earth, together with all of its countries, peoples, and natural features.
lock /lɒk/ A2	verb - to fasten something with a lock.
eye /aɪ/ A1	noun - the organ of sight.
hide /haɪd/ A2	verb - to put or keep out of sight.
show /ʃoʊ/ A2	verb - to allow or cause something to be visible.
way /weɪ/ A1	noun - a method or direction.
kick /kɪk/ A2	verb - to strike with the foot.
burst /bɜːrst/ B2	verb - to break open or apart suddenly and violently.
diffusion /dɪˈfjuːʒn/ C1	noun - the spreading of something more widely.
awesome /ˈɔːsəm/ B1	adjective - extremely impressive or daunting.

Key Grammar Structures

• こっから brand new groove groove

  ➔ Particle 'kara' indicating origin/starting point

  ➔ The phrase 'こっから' (kokkara) is a contraction of 'ここから' (koko kara), meaning 'from here'. The particle 'kara' (から) is crucial for establishing the starting point of the 'brand new groove'.

• 君の視線を hack hack

  ➔ Direct object marked by 'o' (を) - implied

  ➔ While not explicitly written, the particle 'o' (を) would typically follow '君の視線' (kimi no shisen - your gaze) to mark it as the direct object of the verb 'hack'. This is common in informal speech and lyrics where particles can be omitted for flow. The repetition of 'hack hack' emphasizes the action.

• 限界突破 must must

  ➔ Adjective used adverbially (must) - emphasizing necessity

  ➔ 'Must' is an adjective here, but its repetition and placement after '限界突破' (genkai toppa - breaking limits) functions adverbially to emphasize the absolute necessity and intensity of this action. It's a stylistic choice to convey a strong imperative.

• ずっとブレない stance

  ➔ Adverbial use of 'zutto' (ずっと) modifying the adjective 'burenai' (ブレない)

  ➔ 'Zutto' (ずっと) means 'always' or 'continuously'. When placed before 'burenai' (ブレない), which means 'not wavering' or 'unwavering', it functions as an adverb modifying the adjective, describing the nature of the 'stance' as consistently unwavering.

• 本能 細胞 keep on 最高

  ➔ Imperative/command form 'keep on' followed by an adjective indicating a state or result (最高 - saikou)

  ➔ The phrase 'keep on' is an English phrasal verb used to encourage continuous action. Here, it's used to encourage the 'instinct' and 'cells' to continue being 'saikou' (the best, supreme). It's a direct command to maintain peak condition.

• 世界 瞬く間に拡散

  ➔ Subject-verb structure with an implied time adverb ('in the blink of an eye')

  ➔ '世界' (sekai - world) is the subject, and '拡散' (kakusan - spread/disperse) is the verb. '瞬く間に' (matataku ma ni) is an adverbial phrase meaning 'in the blink of an eye' or 'instantly', modifying how the spreading happens. This is a concise way to express rapid global impact.

• どのバースのオレより

  ➔ Comparative structure with 'yori' (より) indicating comparison

  ➔ This phrase sets up a comparison. 'どのバースのオレ' (dono baasu no ore - me in any verse) is being compared to something else (implied to be the subject's current performance). The particle 'yori' (より) marks the element that is being surpassed.

• 敢えて爪は隠さない

  ➔ Adverb 'aete' (敢えて) meaning 'to dare to' or 'intentionally', combined with a negative verb form

  ➔ 'Aete' (敢えて) implies a deliberate choice to do something that might be unexpected or unconventional. Here, the speaker is intentionally not hiding their 'claws' (representing their true nature, abilities, or competitiveness), choosing to reveal them instead. The negative 'kakusanai' (隠さない - not hide) is crucial.

• I'm gonna show

  ➔ Informal contraction 'gonna' for 'going to' indicating future intention

  ➔ This is a very common contraction in spoken English, especially in informal contexts like music lyrics. 'I'm gonna show' means 'I am going to show', expressing a strong future intention to demonstrate something. The repetition emphasizes this resolve.

• Ka-chi-te-kure!

  ➔ Imperative form of a verb ('katsu' - to win) combined with an auxiliary 'te kure' (てくれ) showing a request or demand made by the speaker to someone else.

  ➔ 'Ka-chi-te-kure!' is an energetic imperative. 'Katsu' (勝つ) means 'to win'. The 'te kure' form is a strong, often informal, request or demand. It's like saying 'Win for me!' or 'Please win!'. The hyphenated pronunciation adds to the passionate delivery.