Moon – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: Perfume

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the Japanese language through Perfume's "Moon," a song with a groovy, 80s-inspired melody and easy-to-follow, repetitive lyrics. The catchy chorus makes it a fun way to practice pronunciation and learn new vocabulary in a modern J-pop context. What makes this song special is the members' lower vocal tones, offering a different side to Perfume's signature sound and making the lyrics clear and accessible for learners.

[English]

Forever dancing, dancing like the moon

Dance dance, I turn and reach out for the moon

Shake shake, like dancing in the sky

Dance dance, the moon is watching you

I'm always searching for what’s missing

It’s okay if you can't be the same

What you see, what you touch, no matter your mood

Even if you cry for the moon, Fuu

No no no, whatever’s in your heart

Forever dancing, dancing like the moon

Dance dance, I turn and reach out for the moon

Shake shake, like dancing in the sky

Dance dance, the moon is watching you

It's all new to you, and that's okay

It’s okay if you can’t be the same

Boring topics, city pressures, whatever your mood

Even if you cry for the moon, Fuu

No no no, whatever's in your heart

Forever dancing, dancing like the moon

Dance dance, I turn and reach out for the moon

Shake shake, like dancing in the sky

Dance dance, the moon is watching you

Forever dancing, dancing like the moon

Dance dance, I turn and reach out for the moon

Shake shake, like dancing in the sky

Dance dance, the moon is watching you

Moon, moon, moon, moon

Moon, moon, moon, moon

Moon, moon, moon, moon

Moon, moon, moon, moon

[Japanese]

Forever Dance Dance like a Moon

Dance Dance I turn and reach for the Moon

Shake Shake like dancing in the sky

Dance Dance Moon is watching you

I keep looking for what's missing

It's OK even if you can't be the same

What you see, what you touch, whatever mood you're in

Even if you cry for the moon Fuu

No No No, whatever is in your heart

Forever Dance Dance like a Moon

Dance Dance I turn and reach for the Moon

Shake Shake like dancing in the sky

Dance Dance Moon is watching you

It's all new to you and that's OK

It's OK even if you can't be the same

Boring topic, pressure of the city, whatever mood you're in

Even if you cry for the moon Fuu

No No No, whatever is in your heart

Forever Dance Dance like a Moon

Dance Dance I turn and reach for the Moon

Shake Shake like dancing in the sky

Dance Dance Moon is watching you

Forever Dance Dance like a Moon

Dance Dance I turn and reach for the Moon

Shake Shake like dancing in the sky

Dance Dance Moon is watching you

Moon　Moon　Moon　Moon

Moon　Moon　Moon　Moon

Moon　Moon　Moon　Moon

Moon　Moon　Moon　Moon

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
moon /muːn/ A1	noun - the natural satellite of the Earth
dance /dæns/ A1	verb - to move your body in a rhythmic way noun - a series of movements performed to music
sky /skaɪ/ A1	noun - the region of the atmosphere and outer space
mood /muːd/ B1	noun - a temporary state of mind or feeling
pressure /ˈprɛʃər/ B1	noun - a force that is exerted on a surface
city /ˈsɪti/ A2	noun - a large human settlement
boring /ˈbɔːrɪŋ/ B1	adjective - not interesting or exciting
topic /ˈtɒpɪk/ B1	noun - a subject or theme
heart /hɑːrt/ A2	noun - the organ that pumps blood in the body
cry /kraɪ/ A2	verb - to produce tears as a result of strong emotions

Key Grammar Structures

• Dance like dancing in the sky

  ➔ Like (preposition)

  ➔ Uses the preposition "like" to compare the action to dancing in the sky.

• Dance Dance I turn and reach for the Moon

  ➔ Imperative form / Repetition for emphasis

  ➔ The phrase suggests an imperative or encouragement, with repetition to emphasize movement or action.

• No No No, whatever is in your heart

  ➔ Repetition for emphasis / Conjunction with "whatever"

  ➔ Uses repetition to stress the importance, with "whatever" indicating any condition within the heart.

• It's OK even if you can't be the same

  ➔ Conditional clause with "even if"

  ➔ Uses "even if" to introduce a condition that might not be met, emphasizing acceptance.

• Dance Dance Moon is watching you

  ➔ Simple present tense for a repeated or ongoing action

  ➔ Uses the simple present tense to denote a habitual or continual observation.

• It's all new to you and that's OK

  ➔ It is + adjective / phrase structure

  ➔ Uses "It is" + adjective phrase to express a state or condition.