LOVE&GIRLS – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: Girls' Generation

Lyrics & Translation

Learning Japanese with "LOVE&GIRLS" is a fun and energetic experience. The song's repetitive and catchy chorus makes it easy to pick up key phrases and build vocabulary. Its upbeat tempo and positive message of empowerment and adventure make the learning process enjoyable and motivating. What makes this song special is its direct connection with the fans, as they were included in both the music video and a large-scale flash mob, showcasing the unity and joy of the Girls' Generation community.

[English]

(Hoo-hoo) one, two, three, four

(Hoo-hoo) one, two, three, four

At the opening of a new era, with astonishing happenings

Essential presence, don't miss it, yeah, girls, always full of mystery

Na-na-na-na-na, na-na-na, love and girls (love and girls)

Na-na-na-na-na, na-na-na, love and girls (love and girls)

Hold love in hand, one, two, three

Energy is rising up

Clap your heels, one, two, three, four

What are you waiting for?

Na-na-na-na-na, na-na-na, love and girls

Na-na-na-na-na, na-na-na, love and girls

And let me break it down

(Hoo-hoo) love, (hoo-hoo) girls

(Get up, get up) love, (get up, get up) girls

Ooh, like an alien, sparkling in an instant, shining

(Hoo-hoo) say, ha, whoo

L-O-V-E, forming a circle, that's right

The world is all goddess-created creatures

Want it? Just take it, this train's ticket

A global love, make it come true, cheerleader, say

Just looking isn’t enough, it’s a crazy, wondrous wonderland

If you take your own steps, every day becomes an anniversary (go)

(Hoo-hoo) love, (hoo-hoo) girls

(Get up, get up) love, (get up, get up) girls

Ooh, so brilliant, seasoned and quick to shine like lightning

(Hoo-hoo) say, (hoo-hoo) whoo

Yeah, keep it up, one, two, three

Let’s jump in and have some fun

Come on, let’s go for it with us

...

Na-na-na-na-na, na-na-na, love and girls (go)

(Hoo-hoo) love, (hoo-hoo) girls

(Get up, get up) love, (get up, get up) girls

Ooh, like an alien, sparkling in an instant, shining

(Hoo-hoo) say, (hoo-hoo, hoo)

Na-na-na-na-na, na-na-na, love and girls (love and girls)

Na-na-na-na-na

(Hoo-hoo) love, (hoo-hoo) girls

Na-na-na-na-na, na-na-na, love and girls

Na-na-na-na-na, say

(Hoo-hoo) love, (hoo-hoo) girls!

...

[Japanese]

(Hoo-hoo) one, two, three, four

(Hoo-hoo) one, two, three, four

時代のオープニングに 驚愕のハプニングに

必要な存在 don't miss it そう, girls, はいつも mystery

Na-na-na-na-na, na-na-na, love and girls (love and girls)

Na-na-na-na-na, na-na-na, love and girls (love and girls)

愛片手に one, two, three

湧き上がるよ energy

ヒールを鳴らせ one, two, three, four

何待ってるの what you waitin' for?

Na-na-na-na-na, na-na-na, love and girls

Na-na-na-na-na, na-na-na, love and girls

And let me break it down

(Hoo-hoo) love, (hoo-hoo) girls

(Get up, get up) love, (get up, get up) girls

Ooh, like an alien, 瞬く間 きらめいて shine

(Hoo-hoo) say, ha, whoo

L-O-V-E, 輪になって that's right

世界は all 女神が生んだ creature

You want it? Take it, この列車の ticket

It's world-wide な愛 叶える cheerleader, say

見てるだけじゃダメさ 奇想天外の wonderland

キミなりのステップ踏めば 毎日が anniversary (go)

(Hoo-hoo) love, (hoo-hoo) girls

(Get up, get up) love, (get up, get up) girls

Ooh, so brilliant, 百戦練磨 電光石火 shine

(Hoo-hoo) say, (hoo-hoo) whoo

そう その調子 one, two, three

飛び乗りましょ オアソビに

私たちと go for it (come on)

Na-na-na-na-na, na-na-na, love and girls (go)

(Hoo-hoo) love, (hoo-hoo) girls

(Get up, get up) love, (get up, get up) girls

Ooh, like an alien, 瞬く間 きらめいて shine

(Hoo-hoo) say, (hoo-hoo, hoo)

Na-na-na-na-na, na-na-na, love and girls (love and girls)

Na-na-na-na-na

(Hoo-hoo) love, (hoo-hoo) girls

Na-na-na-na-na, na-na-na, love and girls

Na-na-na-na-na, say

(Hoo-hoo) love, (hoo-hoo) girls!

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - a strong feeling of affection verb - to have a deep affection for someone
girl /ɡɜːrl/ A1	noun - a female child or young woman
energy /ˈɛnərdʒi/ B1	noun - the strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity
shine /ʃaɪn/ B1	verb - to emit light or reflect light
mystery /ˈmɪstəri/ B2	noun - something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain
creature /ˈkriːtʃər/ B2	noun - a living being, especially an animal
ticket /ˈtɪkɪt/ A2	noun - a piece of paper that allows you to enter a place or travel
wonderland /ˈwʌndərlænd/ B2	noun - a place full of wonderful things
brilliant /ˈbrɪljənt/ B2	adjective - very bright or radiant
anniversary /ˌænɪˈvɜːrsəri/ B2	noun - the date on which an event took place in a previous year

Key Grammar Structures

• You want it? Take it, この列車の ticket

  ➔ Question form with 'want' + 'it' and imperative with 'Take it'

  ➔ 'want' + 'it' forms a question asking if someone desires something; 'Take it' is an imperative giving a command or suggestion.

• like an alien, 瞬く間 きらめいて shine

  ➔ Simile introduced by 'like' + noun phrase

  ➔ 'like' is used to make a comparison between two different things, emphasizing similarity.

• it's world-wide な愛 叶える cheerleader, say

  ➔ Adjective phrase 'world-wide' modifying 'love' + verb '叶える' (to realize or fulfill)

  ➔ 'world-wide' is an adjective describing the extent of 'love', implying it is global or universal. '叶える' means to fulfill or realize.

• もしも I were a bird, flying high in the sky

  ➔ Second conditional with 'I were' to express hypothetical situation

  ➔ 'I were' is used in the subjunctive mood to describe hypothetical or unreal situations.

• Let me break it down

  ➔ Imperative phrase with 'let me' to make a suggestion or request

  ➔ 'Let me' is used to politely suggest or initiate an action, often followed by an explanation or breakdown.

• so brilliant, 百戦練磨 電光石火 shine

  ➔ Adjective 'brilliant' describing intense brightness or excellence

  ➔ 'brilliant' is used to emphasize exceptional brightness, intelligence, or performance.