Lookbook – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: BoA
• Album: Kiss My Lips

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the vibrant world of J-pop with BoA's "Lookbook," a danceable EDM track that celebrates individuality and confidence. Learn how to express yourself in Japanese while exploring the themes of fashion and self-presentation in the digital age. This song offers a fun and energetic way to improve your language skills while enjoying BoA's signature sound .

[English]

The recent trend is #WildAndFree

Overflowing with ecstasy, so much that I can be seen

I know you’re checking me out (a-ha)

Originality that’s not sold in the showcase

An OOTD that’s essential before I sleep

I know you’re checking me out (a-ha)

Everyday life passes by in an instant

Isn’t it a waste not to live as myself?

C'mon follow me now...

Every time you’re checking me out

So hot it makes me freeze

Everything about me

LOOK BOOK LOOK BOOK Yeah!!

Everyone so click and shout

Always aiming for the top, from head to toe

LOOK BOOK LOOK BOOK Yeah

If you want to shine, you have to polish yourself, right?

Every time you’re checking me out

A killing shot that jumps out

Everything about me

LOOK BOOK LOOK BOOK Yeah!!

Take a quick look

My look book

Things that catch my interest are a must

In an instant, high quality captivates

And you keep on staring till eternity - I know you’re checking me out (a-ha)

I know you’re checking me out (a-ha)

If you’re interested, don’t hesitate, like me

Every day is an update, challenging, and I’m hype

To criticism, I say "Whatever!!" Enjoying is my style

C'mon follow me now...

Every time you’re checking me out

So hot it makes me freeze

Everything about me

LOOK BOOK LOOK BOOK Yeah!!

Everyone so click and shout

Always aiming for the top, from head to toe

LOOK BOOK LOOK BOOK Yeah

I want to be my best self

Beautiful perfect lies

C'mon follow me now...

[Japanese]

ここ最近のTrendは #WildAndFree

見られるほど あふれ出す Extasy

I know you checking me out (a-ha)

Show windowでは 売ってナイ Originality

眠る前欠かせない OOTD

I know you checking me out (a-ha)

あっという間に 過ぎていく Everyday life

私らしく 生きなきゃ もったいないじゃナイ？

C'mon follow me now...

Everytime you checking me out

Freeze しちゃうくらい HOT

私のスベテが

LOOK BOOK LOOK BOOK Yeah!!

Everyone so Click and Shout

目指すは常に TOP 上から下まで

LOOK BOOK LOOK BOOK Yeah

輝きたいなら 磨かなきゃでしょ？

Everytime you checking me out

飛び出す Killing Shot

私のスベテが

LOOK BOOK LOOK BOOK Yeah!!

Take a quick look

My look book

気になるコト 必須

一瞬で トリコに High quality

And you keep on starring till eternity I know you checking me out (a-ha)

I know you checking me out (a-ha)

気になるなら 迷わずに Like me

毎日が Update 挑むと I'm hype

批判には "Whatever!!" 楽しむのが Style

C'mon follow me now...

Everytime you checking me out

Freeze しちゃうくらい HOT

私のスベテが

LOOK BOOK LOOK BOOK Yeah!!

Everyone so Click and Shout

目指すは常に TOP 上から下まで

LOOK BOOK LOOK BOOK Yeah

最高の自分でいたい

美しき Perfect lies

C'mon follow me now...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
trend /trɛnd/ B1	noun - a general direction in which something is developing or changing
originality /əˌrɪdʒ.ɪˈnæl.ɪ.ti/ B2	noun - the quality of being original or unique
quality /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti/ B1	noun - the standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind
style /staɪl/ A2	noun - a particular procedure by which something is done; a manner or way
hot /hɒt/ A1	adjective - having a high temperature
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter
look /lʊk/ A1	verb - to direct one's gaze in a specified direction noun - the appearance of someone or something
everyday /ˈɛv.ri.deɪ/ A2	adjective - occurring every day; daily
shine /ʃaɪn/ B1	verb - to give out or reflect light
perfect /ˈpɜː.fɪkt/ B2	adjective - having all the required or desirable elements, qualities, or characteristics
shot /ʃɒt/ B1	noun - a photograph or a single frame of a film
update /ʌpˈdeɪt/ B1	verb - to make something more modern or up to date
eternity /ɪˈtɜː.nɪ.ti/ B2	noun - infinite or unending time
click /klɪk/ A2	verb - to press a button on a mouse or other device to select something
follow /ˈfɒl.oʊ/ A1	verb - to go or come after

Key Grammar Structures

• 私らしく生きなきゃもったいないじゃナイ？

  ➔ Expressing obligation or necessity using 『〜なきゃ』 (短縮形 of 『〜なければ』)

  ➔ 『〜なきゃ』 is a casual contraction of 『〜なければ』which means 'if not' or 'must' depending on context.

• 私のスベテが LOOK BOOK LOOK BOOK

  ➔ Using 『の』 to indicate possession or belonging ('my everything')

  ➔ The particle 『の』 connects 『私の』 ('my') with 『スベテ』 ('everything') to show possession or scope.

• 毎日がUpdate挑むとI'm hype

  ➔ Using 『と』 to indicate 'when' or 'if' in conditional sentences

  ➔ The clause 『毎日がUpdate挑むと』 uses 『と』 to imply 'when' or 'if' the daily updates challenge (happen), then the speaker feels hype.

• 気になるコト 必須

  ➔ Using 『必須』 to express 'must-have' or 'essential' (noun equivalent)

  ➔ 『必須』 is a noun that means 'must-have' or 'essential,' indicating something that is indispensable.

• 最高の自分でいたい

  ➔ Using 『で』 to indicate means, manner, or state of being

  ➔ The particle 『で』 indicates the manner or condition in which the speaker wants to remain ('being the best self').

• 最高の自分でいたい

  ➔ Using 『で』 to express the means of being or the state of remaining

  ➔ The particle 『で』 indicates in what manner or condition the speaker aspires to be ('at their best self').