Joy-ride ～歓喜のドライブ～ – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: EXILE

Lyrics & Translation

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
joy-ride /ˈdʒɔɪˌraɪd/ B1	noun - a fun or exciting ride, often in a car
wave /weɪv/ A2	noun - a moving ridge on the surface of a liquid
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - a strong feeling of affection
miracle /ˈmɪr.ə.kəl/ B2	noun - an extraordinary event that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws
chance /tʃæns/ B1	noun - a possibility of something happening
try /traɪ/ A2	verb - to make an attempt or effort to do something
bumpy /ˈbʌm.pi/ B2	adjective - having many bumps or irregularities
existence /ɪɡˈzɪs.təns/ B2	noun - the state of being, especially in a particular place or time
trial /ˈtraɪ.əl/ B1	noun - a test of the performance, qualities, or suitability of someone or something
world /wɜːrld/ A1	noun - the earth, together with all of its countries and peoples
choice /tʃɔɪs/ B1	noun - an act of selecting or making a decision
connect /kəˈnɛkt/ B1	verb - to join together or establish a relationship

Key Grammar Structures

• 超えてゆけ　あの空の彼方へ

  ➔ '超えてゆけ' uses the verb '超える' (to surpass), in the imperative or volitional form, indicating a command or encouragement to go beyond.

  ➔ The phrase is a command or encouragement, urging someone to 'go beyond' or 'cross over' to the other side.

• この波に乗って

  ➔ 'に乗って' is the 'te-form plus ni' construction meaning 'riding' or 'getting on', used to indicate riding a wave or metaphorically going with the flow.

  ➔ The phrase means 'riding on' or 'getting on,' metaphorically encouraging to go along with the momentum or flow.

• 'Let's go beyond that sky'

  ➔ '超えてゆけ' employs a volitional expression, suggesting an intention or encouragement to 'go beyond' the sky, often expressed with the volitional form in Japanese.

  ➔ The phrase expresses a desire or command to 'go beyond' the sky, symbolizing aiming high or transcending limits.

• もう迷わない　そう誓ったはずさ

  ➔ 'もう迷わない' uses the negative form of the verb '迷う' (to hesitate, to be confused) with 'もう' (already/no more), indicating 'no longer hesitant.'

  ➔ The phrase indicates a resolution to stop hesitating or being confused, expressing determination.

• Gonna be alright!!

  ➔ 'Gonna' is a contraction of 'going to,' used here to indicate future intention or reassurance.

  ➔ It expresses a promise or reassurance that everything will be okay in the future.