Lightning – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the electrifying world of Japanese music with THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE's debut hit, "Lightning." This high-energy track is a fantastic entry point for language learners, offering clear vocals and repetitive, motivational phrases. By listening to "Lightning," you can pick up dynamic Japanese vocabulary related to power, movement, and determination, all while experiencing the thrilling blend of J-Pop, Hip Hop, and EDM that defines their unique sound. The song's impactful lyrics and driving beat make it an engaging way to immerse yourself in the language and the vibrant artistry of one of Japan's leading groups.

[English]

Follow your feelings, move that body from side to side

A momentary shock, like lightning

As if you've never experienced before

Rock on, shake it up, we're the sure shot

The colors of the scenery spreading before my eyes

Become vivid and bright

Kick off with killer verses, now I take the lead

Props over here now

Lightning strikes right in the middle of my heart

We're evolvers, there’s no end to our evolution

Shaking the depths of your consciousness, the sound hits your ears

Make a change, the chain of awakening begins

Together with the lightning, now uh...

Awaken, wake up, don’t miss this

Everything will change

Follow your feelings, move that body from side to side

A momentary shock, like lightning

Wake up, don’t miss this

Change everything

Starting from nothing, writing a new story

Answer back — holler now, it’s not over yet, I’ll make some noise

Got your love all the time

Get involved, wherever we go, make you high

Can you keep up?

Awakening from sleep, carrying on the inherited will and DNA

The sound pierces the depths of your consciousness, deep into your chest

Let it rain, wash away your fears

All that remains is the new self, uh...

Wake up, don’t miss this

Everything will change

Follow your feelings, move that body from side to side

A momentary shock, like lightning

Wake up, don’t miss this

Change everything

Starting from nothing, writing a new story

A golden emblem shining on the left chest

[Japanese]

思いのまま Move that body from side to side

一瞬の衝撃 Like a lightning

経験したこと無いくらいに

Rock on 揺らそう We're the sure shot

目の前 広がる 景色の色が

鮮やかになる

蹴飛ばす キラーヴァース 今だ 頂く

Props over here now

稲妻が打ち抜く心の真ん中

We're evolvers 進化に終わりは無い

意識の底 揺さぶる音 君の耳元

Make a change 覚醒の連鎖が

稲光と共に今 Uh…

目覚めろ Wake up 見逃せない

全てが変わる

思いのまま Move that body from side to side

一瞬の衝撃 Like a lightning

目覚めろ Wake up 見逃すな

全てを変えろ

何も無い場所から 描き始めるヒストリー

応答せよ さあ Holla back まだだ 必ず 騒がす

Got ya luv all the time

巻き込む 行く先々で Make u high

着いて来れるか？

眠りから覚める 受け継いだ意思とDNA

意識の底 貫く音 胸の奥まで

Let it rain 洗い流す不安

残るのは新しい自分 Uh…

目覚めろ Wake up 見逃せない

全てが変わる

思いのまま Move that body from side to side

一瞬の衝撃 Like a lightning

目覚めろ Wake up 見逃すな

全てを変えろ

何も無い場所から 描き始めるヒストリー

左胸に光る Golden エンブレム

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
衝撃 /shōgeki/ B2	noun - shock, impact
稲妻 /inazuma/ B2	noun - lightning
進化 /shinka/ B2	noun - evolution
覚醒 /kakusei/ B2	noun - awakening
変わる /kawaru/ B1	verb - to change
描く /kaku/ B1	verb - to draw, to depict
光る /hikaru/ B1	verb - to shine
音 /oto/ A2	noun - sound
心 /kokoro/ A2	noun - heart, mind
場所 /basho/ A2	noun - place
自分 /jibun/ A1	noun - oneself
意思 /ishi/ B1	noun - intention, will
不安 /fuan/ B2	noun - anxiety, unease
騒がす /sawagasu/ B2	verb - to disturb, to make noise
高い /takai/ A2	adjective - high
色 /iro/ A1	noun - color
体 /karada/ A1	noun - body

Key Grammar Structures

• Move that body from side to side

  ➔ Imperative sentence for giving a command or suggestion.

  ➔ The use of the **imperative** form here instructs someone to **move** their body.

• Like a lightning

  ➔ Simile using 'like' to compare an action or feeling to lightning.

  ➔ The word **like** introduces a **simile**, comparing a sudden shock to lightning.

• 経験したこと無いくらいに

  ➔ Expression using 'くらいに' to indicate 'to the extent of' or 'as much as'.

  ➔ The phrase **くらいに** emphasizes **extent** or **degree**, indicating something is almost beyond experience.

• We're the sure shot

  ➔ Use of the **definite article** 'the' with a **noun phrase** to specify being certain or confident.

  ➔ The expression **the sure shot** indicates **confidence** in being the guaranteed or most certain choice.

• 巻き込む 行く先々で Make u high

  ➔ Use of **transitive verb** '巻き込む' in plain form to mean 'to involve' or 'to drag into'.

  ➔ The verb **巻き込む** means **to involve** or **to drag into** a situation or activity.

• 左胸に光る Golden エンブレム

  ➔ Use of **に** particle indicating the **location** where something exists or is attached.

  ➔ The particle **に** specifies the **location** where the **Golden emblem** is shining on the **left chest**.