MONTAGE – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: 中島健人
• Album: MONTAGE

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the captivating world of mystery and intrigue with Kento Nakajima's "MONTAGE." As the opening theme for the anime "Nazotoki wa Dinner no Ato de," this song offers a thrilling blend of Japanese and English lyrics, inviting you to explore the language of suspense and unravel the secrets hidden within its dynamic rhythm and clever wordplay.

[English]

A silent attitude has become the norm

It’s just a detective game, a sharp retort

Whether it’s luck or misfortune, those eyes are blind spots

An excessive maze, left to waste

As always, a displeasing TV show

Not that big a deal, a troubled expression

A whirlwind of desires

Stirring up that noble request

Turn the tables, but the choice is yours

Unveiling a montage, with just a single spoonful

Turn the tables, without waiting for dawn

Until that question mark is resolved

Or a script worthy of a penny dreadful

Fame isn’t so attractive, a nonsensical struggle

Not revealing the conclusion I’ve sensed

A dismissive coldness, mixed with a sigh

Inconvenient truths begin to surface

Not that big a deal, almost painfully

Unavoidably, words slip out

Carefully delivered insults

Turn the tables, but the choice is yours

Unveiling a montage, with just a single spoonful

Turn the tables, without waiting for dawn

Until that question mark is resolved

Yes, my lady

As you wish

After dinner, cracking a mystery

Listen, lady

As naturally as breathing

Unraveling frank lies

Running again tonight, along a convenient route

Until you, searching for answers, reach your destination

I’d like to place an order

Turn the tables, but the choice is yours

Unveiling a montage, with just a single spoonful

- Turn the tables, without waiting for dawn

Until that question mark is resolved

Yes, my lady

As you wish

After dinner, cracking a mystery

Listen, lady

As naturally as breathing

Unraveling frank lies

[Japanese]

口が減らない態度もデフォルト

It’s just a detective game 劈(つんざ)く即答

幸か不幸か その目は節穴

持て余した過度な迷宮

相変わらず不機嫌なTV show

Not that big a deal 悩ましい表情

めくるめく欲望

掻き立てる その高潔なオーダー

Turn the tables, but it’s up to you

炙り出すモンタージュ たったひと匙で

Turn the tables 夜明け待たず

その Question mark 晴れるまで

或いは三文小説なみのスクリプト

It's not so attractive fame ナンセンスな葛藤

嗅ぎつけた結論は語らずに

溜め息まじり焦らす冷遇

浮かび上がる 不都合な真実も

Not that big a deal いじらしい程

止み難く不意に口をつく

そっと丁寧に暴言

Turn the tables, but it’s up to you

炙り出すモンタージュ たったひと匙で

Turn the tables 夜明け待たず

その Question mark 晴れるまで

Yes, my lady

お望み通り

ディナーのあとで Cracking a mystery

Listen, lady

呼吸する様に

解き明かす 忌憚なき Lies

今夜もまた走る 適当なルート

答え求め彷徨うあなたが 辿り着くまで

I'd like the order

Turn the tables, but it’s up to you

炙り出すモンタージュ たったひと匙で

Turn the tables 夜明け待たず

その Question mark 晴れるまで

Yes, my lady

お望み通り

ディナーのあとで Cracking a mystery

Listen, lady

呼吸する様に

解き明かす 忌憚なき Lies

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
態度 たいど B2	noun - attitude
ゲーム げーむ A1	noun - game
目 め A1	noun - eye
迷宮 めいきゅう B2	noun - labyrinth, maze
表情 ひょうじょう B1	noun - expression
欲望 よくぼう B2	noun - desire, lust
オーダー おーだー B1	noun - order
夜明け よあけ A2	noun - dawn, daybreak
Question mark クエスチョンマーク B1	noun - question mark
小説 しょうせつ B2	noun - novel, fiction
葛藤 かっとう B2	noun - conflict, dilemma
結論 けつろん B1	noun - conclusion
真実 しんじつ B2	noun - truth
暴言 ぼうげん B2	noun - abusive language
ルート るーと B1	noun - route, path
答え こたえ A2	noun - answer, response
彷徨う さまよう B2	verb - wander, roam
lady /ˈleɪdi/ A2	noun - a polite way of referring to a woman
mystery /ˈmɪstəri/ B1	noun - something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain
Lies /laɪz/ A2	noun - things that someone says or writes that are not true

Key Grammar Structures

• 口が減らない態度もデフォルト

  ➔ Use of も (also) for additional information

  ➔ The particle も is used to add information, similar to 'also' or 'even'. Here, it emphasizes that the attitude is a default trait.

• It’s just a detective game 劈(つんざ)く即答

  ➔ Use of く (to cut/split) as a transitive verb

  ➔ The verb 劈(つんざ)く is used transitively to describe the action of cutting or splitting. Here, it metaphorically describes a sharp, immediate response.

• Turn the tables, but it’s up to you

  ➔ Use of 'it’s up to you' for responsibility

  ➔ The phrase 'it’s up to you' is used to indicate that the decision or action is the responsibility of the listener. It emphasizes autonomy.

• 炙り出すモンタージュ たったひと匙で

  ➔ Use of 出す (to bring out) with a direct object

  ➔ The verb 出す is used here with a direct object (モンタージュ) to describe the action of bringing something out or revealing it. 'たったひと匙で' adds emphasis on the minimal effort required.

• Yes, my lady / お望み通り

  ➔ Use of お~通り for fulfilling a request

  ➔ The expression お望み通り is used to indicate that a request or wish has been fulfilled. It is a polite and formal way to confirm compliance.