Metropolis～メトロポリス～ – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: フェアリーズ

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the vibrant world of J-Pop with Fairies' "Metropolis～メトロポリス～." This song offers a compelling narrative of dreams and urban life, making it an excellent piece for language learners. Its clear vocals and relatable themes provide a fantastic opportunity to grasp common Japanese phrases and cultural nuances related to ambition and personal growth. The catchy 'Metro Step' choreography also adds a unique visual element, making the song not just an auditory but also a visual learning experience.

[English]

Metropolis

Tokyo night

Tempting neon signs

At least for the last time, let's party grandly

The best! Let's go!

I want to bloom brightly

A dahlia named dream

Not even the North Star is visible

It's dazzling, the night city

And you're already leaving, aren't you?

A completely different future

Don't forget, even parting

Has a meaningful coincidence

Metropolis

I will never say

Goodbye doesn't suit us

It's okay, your steps are - (Just I miss you,)

The strongest Charleston - (But I need you,)

(So I promise you)

Metropolis

Tokyo night

Tempting neon signs

At least for the last time, let's party grandly - (Just I miss you,)

The best! Let's go! - (But I need you,)

(So I promise you)

[Japanese]

Metropolis

東京ナイト

誘惑のネオンサイン

最後ぐらい 派手にパーティーよ

最高！さあ行こう！

パッと きっと 咲かせたい

夢という名のダリア

北極星さえ見えない

眩しいね 夜の都会

そして君はもう往くのね

まったく別個の未来

忘れないで 別れだって

意味がある偶然

Metropolis

絶対言わない

サヨナラは似合わない

大丈夫 君のステップは (たかがI miss you、)

最強チャールストン (されどI need you、)

(だからPromise you)

Metropolis

東京ナイト

誘惑のネオンサイン

最後ぐらい 派手にパーティーよ (たかがI miss you、)

最高！さあ行こう！ (されどI need you、)

(だからPromise you)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
誘惑 /yuuwaku/ B1	noun - temptation
ナイト /naito/ A2	noun - night
ネオンサイン /neonsain/ B2	noun - neon sign
派手 /hade/ B2	adjective - showy, flashy
パーティー /paatii/ A2	noun - party
最高 /saikou/ B2	noun/adjective - the best, highest
咲かせたい /sakase-tai/ B1	verb - want to make (something) bloom or blossom
未来 /mirai/ B1	noun - future
忘れないで /wasurenaide/ B1	verb phrase - please don't forget
偶然 /uuren/ B2	noun - chance, coincidence
絶対 /zettai/ B2	adverb - absolutely
言わない /iwanai/ A2	verb - do not say
サヨナラ /sayonara/ A1	noun - goodbye
似合わない /niawanai/ B2	verb - does not suit or match

Key Grammar Structures

• 最後ぐらい 派手にパーティーよ

  ➔ The use of 'ぐらい' to indicate a limit or extent.

  ➔ In this line, '最後ぐらい' suggests that at least for the last time, the party should be extravagant.

• 絶対言わない

  ➔ The use of '絶対' to express absolute certainty.

  ➔ Here, '絶対言わない' means 'I will absolutely not say it', emphasizing the speaker's strong resolve.

• 忘れないで 別れだって

  ➔ The use of '忘れないで' as a command or request.

  ➔ '忘れないで' translates to 'Don't forget', indicating a plea to remember the significance of parting.

• 君のステップは

  ➔ The use of '君の' to indicate possession.

  ➔ '君のステップは' means 'Your steps', indicating that the speaker is referring to the listener's actions or movements.

• たかがI miss you、されどI need you、

  ➔ The use of 'たかが' to downplay the significance of something.

  ➔ 'たかがI miss you' suggests that missing someone is not a big deal, while 'されどI need you' emphasizes the importance of needing them.

• まったく別個の未来

  ➔ The use of 'まったく' to emphasize a complete difference.

  ➔ 'まったく別個の未来' means 'a completely different future', indicating a stark contrast to the present.

• 眩しいね 夜の都会

  ➔ The use of '眩しい' to describe something dazzling or bright.

  ➔ '眩しいね' translates to 'It's dazzling', expressing admiration for the brightness of the night city.