MIRROR – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: Ado

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the introspective world of Ado's "MIRROR," a song that encourages you to explore self-perception through its catchy melody and danceable beat. With its funky bassline and engaging lyrics, this track offers a unique opportunity to reflect on your inner self while enjoying Ado's signature vocal style.

[English]

Da-da-da-dance in the mirror

Look me in the eyes, insider

You must be tired of making excuses, right?

In a room without light, it's a one-man show

The hands that touch each other become points and lines

Just a little longer until we meet

I have to hurry and get ready, or I won't make it

Let's dance the night away

Mirror, mirror, dance in the mirror

Mirror, mirror, dance in the mirror

If you and I could become twinkling stars

Sparkling dance on the floor

Sparkling dance on the floor

You and I until the end of the night

Da-da-da-dance in the mirror

Even if our eyes meet, outsider

If I keep making excuses, my heart gets tired too

What was the name of that point and line again?

Just a little longer until we meet

If you don't love me, it won't be worth it

I feel like giving up

Mirror, mirror, dance in the mirror

Mirror, mirror, dance in the mirror

If you and I could meet at a sparkling street corner

Sparkling dance on the floor

Sparkling dance on the floor

You and I are in a dream

Hey! Hey! Hey!

A little pretentious, fancy motion

Bad, fat, and crazy reaction

I want to be the night you see

One more time!

A little pretentious, fancy motion

Bad, flat, and crazy reaction

I want everything you see

Ah, ah

...

It's mutual, let's call it even

Mirror, mirror, dance in the mirror

Mirror, mirror, dance in the mirror

If you and I could become twinkling stars

Sparkling dance on the floor

Sparkling dance on the floor

You and I until the end of the night

Mirror, mirror, dance in the mirror

Mirror, mirror, dance in the mirror

You and I met at a sparkling street corner

Sparkling dance on the floor

Sparkling dance on the floor

You and I are in a dream

Hey! Hey! Hey!

A little pretentious, lazy fashion

Always selfish, groovy motion

I want to be the night you see

One more time!

A little pretentious, lazy fashion

Always selfish, groovy motion

You and I, I and you

...

[Japanese]

Da-da-da-dance in the mirror

目と目を合わせてよ インサイダー

言い訳 並べるのにも疲れたでしょう？

明かりのない部屋で 一人芝居だ

その 触れる手と手が点と線になって

待ち合わせまで もう少しだって

急いで支度しなきゃ 間に合わないわ

踊り明かそうぜ

Mirror, mirror, dance in the mirror

Mirror, mirror, dance in the mirror

私とあなた ゆらめく星にでもなれたら

キラキラ dance on the floor

キラキラ dance on the floor

あなたと私 夜の終わりまで

Da-da-da-dance in the mirror

目と目が合っても アウトサイダー

言い訳 並べていたら心も疲れたの

あれ なんて名前の点と線だっけ？

待ち合わせまで もう少しだって

愛してくれなきゃ 割に合わないわ

嫌になりそうだ

Mirror, mirror, dance in the mirror

Mirror, mirror, dance in the mirror

私とあなた きらめく街角で会えたら

キラキラ dance on the floor

キラキラ dance on the floor

あなたと私は夢のなか

ねぇ！ ねぇ！ ねぇ！

ちょっと気取って fancyなmotion

Badでfatでcrazyなreaction

あなたの見ている夜になりたい

もう一回！

ちょっと気取って fancyなmotion

Badでflatでcrazyなreaction

あなたの見ているすべてがほしい

Ah, ah

お互い様でしょ おあいこにしましょ

Mirror, mirror, dance in the mirror

Mirror, mirror, dance in the mirror

私とあなた ゆらめく星にでもなれたら

キラキラ dance on the floor

キラキラ dance on the floor

あなたと私 夜の終わりまで

Mirror, mirror, dance in the mirror

Mirror, mirror, dance in the mirror

私とあなた きらめく街角で会えたの

キラキラ dance on the floor

キラキラ dance on the floor

あなたと私は夢のなか

ねぇ！ ねぇ！ ねぇ！

ちょっと気取って lazyなfashion

ずっと身勝手 groovyなmotion

あなたの見ている夜になりたい

もう一回！

ちょっと気取って lazyなfashion

ずっと身勝手 groovyなmotion

あなたと私 私とあなた

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
mirror /ˈmɪrər/ A1	noun - a reflective surface
dance /dæns/ A1	verb - to move rhythmically to music
star /stɑːr/ A2	noun - a celestial body that shines in the night sky
light /laɪt/ A2	noun - the natural agent that stimulates sight
room /ruːm/ A1	noun - a space within a building
heart /hɑːrt/ A2	noun - the organ that pumps blood
fashion /ˈfæʃən/ B1	noun - a popular trend, especially in styles of dress
reaction /riˈækʃən/ B2	noun - a response to something
dream /driːm/ A2	noun - a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep
city /ˈsɪti/ A1	noun - a large town
night /naɪt/ A1	noun - the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise
reaction /riˈækʃən/ B2	noun - a response to something

Key Grammar Structures

• 目と目を合わせてよ

  ➔ Te-form with を to indicate the object of the action

  ➔ The verb "合わせる" (awaseru) is in te-form "合わせて" to connect it with the following phrase, indicating "make eye contact".

• 言い訳 並べるのにも疲れたでしょう？

  ➔ Using も to indicate 'even' or 'also' in the context of 'tired of'

  ➔ The phrase "並べるのにも疲れた" shows exhaustion not only from a specific action but also including the act of making excuses.

• 待ち合わせまで もう少しだって

  ➔ Using まで to indicate 'until' a certain point in time

  ➔ The phrase "待ち合わせまで もう少しだって" means 'it's just a little more until the meeting time.'

• あなたと私 夜の終わりまで

  ➔ Using と to connect nouns 'you and I'

  ➔ The particle と connects "あなた" (you) and "私" (I) to show a pairing or relationship, followed by "夜の終わりまで" indicating 'until the end of the night'.

• ちょっと気取って fancyなmotion

  ➔ Using て form of 気取る to form a linking phrase 'acting a bit pretentiously'

  ➔ The verb 気取る (ki-toru) is in て-form "気取って" to create a casual or performative phrase meaning 'acting a bit fancy or pretentious'.

• あなたの見ている夜になりたい

  ➔ Using の to connect clauses, expressing 'wanting to become the night you see'

  ➔ In the phrase "あなたの見ている夜になりたい," の connects "あなたの見ている夜" (the night you are seeing) with "になりたい" (want to become), expressing the desire to become that night.