君はロックを聴かない – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: あいみょん
• Album: 青春のエキサイトメント

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the world of Japanese language and culture with Aimyon's hit song, '君はロックを聴かない' (Kimi wa Rock wo Kikanai). This poignant track offers a beautiful narrative of unrequited love and the universal desire to connect with others through shared passions. Through its relatable lyrics and heartfelt melody, you can explore common Japanese phrases related to emotions, relationships, and youth, gaining insight into subtle cultural expressions while enjoying Aimyon's unique vocal style and songwriting prowess.

[English]

To you who look a little lonely

Let me play you a song like this

A clapping signal, a rough surprise

My best effort in my own way

On dusty vinyl records

Dances the dream from that day

Carefully placing the needle down

Holding my breath too long

Come on, sit down properly

The rising sound of youth starts to play

Let's dance to this dry melody

Even though I think you don't listen to rock

I want you to come closer, even just a little

Though I think you wouldn't listen to rock

I've overcome love with songs like these and those

My heart's BPM

Hit 190

Will you notice?

Why are you smiling now?

Eyes swimming as if it's a lie

The sluggish sound of youth flowing

This dry melody won't stop

Even though I think you don't listen to rock

I wish you'd come a little closer now

Though I think you wouldn't listen to rock

I've yearned for love with songs like these and those

...

I know you don't listen to rock, but

I want you to be close to me, like lovers

Even though I think you wouldn't listen to rock

Once again, my chest hurts with songs like these and those

While thinking you don't listen to rock

I want you to come closer, even just a little bit

Though I think you wouldn't listen to rock

I've overcome love with songs like these and those

I've gotten through love

...

Thank you very much

...

Thanks

...

[Japanese]

少し寂しそうな君に

こんな歌を聴かせよう

手を叩く合図 雑なサプライズ

僕なりの精一杯

埃まみれ ドーナツ盤には

あの日の夢が踊る

真面目に針を落とす

息を止めすぎたぜ

さあ腰を落ろしてよ

フツフツと鳴り出す青春の音

乾いたメロディーで踊ろうよ

君はロックなんか聴かないと 思いながら

少しでも僕に近づいてほしくて

ロックなんか聴かないと 思うけれども

僕はこんな歌で あんな歌で 恋を乗り越えてきた

僕の心臓のBPMは

190になったぞ

君は気づくのかい？

なぜ今笑うんだい？

嘘みたいに泳ぐ目

ダラダラと流れる青春の音

乾いたメロディーは止まないぜ

君はロックなんか聴かないと 思いながら

あと少し僕に近づいてほしくて

ロックなんか聴かないと 思うけれども

僕はこんな歌で あんな歌で 恋に焦がれてきたんだ

君がロックなんか聴かないこと 知ってるけど

恋人のように寄り添ってほしくて

ロックなんか聴かないと 思うけれども

僕はこんな歌であんな歌で また胸が痛いんだ

君はロックなんか聴かないと 思いながら

少しでも僕に近づいてほしくて

ロックなんか聴かないと 思うけれども

僕はこんな歌で あんな歌で 恋を乗り越えてきた

恋を乗り越えてきた

ありがとうございました

ありがとう

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
寂しい /さびしい/ B1	adjective - lonely, sad
歌 /うた/ A1	noun - song
夢 /ゆめ/ A2	noun - dream
音 /おと/ A1	noun - sound
恋 /こい/ B1	noun - love
気づく /きづく/ B2	verb - to notice, to realize
近づく /ちかづく/ B2	verb - to approach, to get closer
痛い /いたい/ A2	adjective - painful, hurt
青春 /せいしゅん/ B1	noun - youth, adolescence
止まる /とまる/ B1	verb - to stop
思う /おもう/ A2	verb - to think
乗り越える /のりこえる/ B2	verb - to overcome
サプライズ /さぷらいず/ B1	noun - surprise
心臓 /しんぞう/ B2	noun - heart
乾く /かわく/ B1	verb - to dry
叩く /たたく/ A2	verb - to clap, to hit

Key Grammar Structures

• 君はロックなんか聴かないと

  ➔ と particle indicating quotation or assertion

  ➔ The particle 'と' is used here to quote or affirm what is being said about '君はロックなんか聴かない', meaning 'you don't listen to rock'.

• 少し寂しそうな君に

  ➔ -な adjective form used to describe a noun

  ➔ The な form of the adjective is used here to modify 「君」, meaning 'you' with a sense of being somewhat lonely.

• 僕の心臓のBPMは

  ➔ の particle indicates possession or attribution

  ➔ The の particle links '僕の心臓' to specify that the BPM (beats per minute) belongs to 'my heart'.

• なぜ今笑うんだい？

  ➔ なぜ (why) + present tense verb + んだい (question particle emphasizing seeking explanation)

  ➔ The phrase combines 'なぜ' (why) with a verb in the present tense, ending with 'んだい' which emphasizes seeking an explanation or reason for why the subject is smiling now.

• 僕はこんな歌で あんな歌で 恋を乗り越えてきた

  ➔ で particle indicating means or method

  ➔ The particle 'で' is used here to specify that the singer overcame love through these songs, as the means or method of emotional resilience.