もう一度 – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: Tani Yuuki

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Tani Yuuki's "もう一度" to explore the beauty of Japanese expression through a song that resonates deeply with human emotions. This track, born from a desire for connection and hope during challenging times, offers a rich vocabulary for discussing resilience, unity, and future aspirations. Its poignant lyrics and comforting melody make it an excellent choice for language learners to connect with authentic Japanese feelings and common phrases related to support and moving forward. By listening closely, you can grasp not just words, but the cultural nuances of empathy and perseverance embedded within its powerful message.

[English]

Hey, when will I finally get to see you?

Hey, when will the world go back to the way it was?

How much longer will this last, I wonder?

It's been such dark days beneath my feet

Sorry, it's so painful — in the unseen fear

My heart feels shattered, ready to give up

Let's hold hands again

And greet the dawn together

All the never-ending worries

And the time that can never come back

I'll hold them close and move forward

Let's hold hands again

And make our wishes come true together

The days I endured alone are steps for someone else

Let's go see the smile from that day

Hey, I know that the future isn't clear

Hey, I know we can't go back to before

I wonder how much longer I can keep going

The silent screams of my heart

Sorry, this pain, it’s hard to bear, right?

If you give up, that’s where it ends

Let's hold hands again

Let's dedicate our wishes to our friends

Lost lives

May this prayer be eternal

Because I’ll remember and keep it alive

Let's hold hands again

I will sing our vow

For someone in the next generation

So our children can walk without hesitation

Hold hands and love once more

Let's reconnect this withered world

So it won’t break apart

So we don't lose it

We'll embrace and move forward

Let's hold hands again

We’ll sing it over and over

Somewhere in the world

You, who hear the song

Will smile for us

Once more, once more

Hold hands and love again

Let's greet the dawn together

All the endless worries

And the time that won’t come back

We'll hold on and move forward

Hold hands and love again

Let’s make our wishes come true together

The days I endured in loneliness

Are steps for someone else

Let's go welcome our tomorrow

[Japanese]

ねぇ、いつになれば君に会えるの？

ねぇ、いつになれば世界は戻るの？

あとどれくらい続いてくのだろう？

とても暗い足元の日々よ

ごめん、辛い。目に見えぬ恐怖に

心砕かれて諦めてしまいそう

手を取り合いもう一度

共に夜明けを迎えよう

終わりの無い不安も

戻りはしない時間も

抱きしめて進むから

手を取り合いもう一度

共に願いを叶えよう

孤独に耐えた日々も誰かのための一歩

あの日の笑顔に会いに行こう

ねぇ、知ってるよ先が見えていないこと

ねぇ、知ってるよ元には戻らないこと

あとどれくらい続けられるだろう？

声のない心の叫びを

ごめん、辛い。が浮かばれないでしょ

諦めてしまえばそこで終わりなの

手を取り合いもう一度

友に願いを捧げよう

失われた命

この祈りよ永遠に

忘れずに刻むから

手を取り合いもう一度

僕は誓いを歌うよ

次の世代の誰か

僕らの子供達が迷わず歩いて行けるように

手を取り愛をもう一度

枯れた世界を繋げよう

壊れないように

失くさないように

抱きしめて進むから

手を取り合いもう一度

僕ら何度も歌うよ

世界中のどこか

歌を聴いた君が

笑ってくれるように

もう一度、もう一度

手を取り愛をもう一度

共に夜明けを迎えよう

終わりの無い不安も

戻りはしない時間も

抱きしめて進むから

手を取り愛をもう一度

共に願いを叶えよう

孤独に耐えた日々も

誰かのための一歩

僕らの明日を迎えに行こう

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
会える /a.eru/ A2	verb - to be able to meet
世界 /se.kai/ A1	noun - world
暗い /ku.rai/ A2	adjective - dark
辛い /tsu.ra.i/ B1	adjective - painful, difficult
心 /ko.ko.ro/ A2	noun - heart, mind
不安 /fu.an/ B2	noun - anxiety, unease
願い /ne.gai/ B1	noun - wish, desire
抱きしめる /da.ki.shime.ru/ B2	verb - to hug, to embrace
進む /su.su.mu/ B1	verb - to advance, to proceed
命 /i.me.i/ B2	noun - life, existence
誓い /chi.kai/ B2	noun - oath, vow
子供 /ko.do.mo/ A1	noun - child
笑顔 /e.ga.o/ B1	noun - smile
明日 /a.su.ta/ A1	noun - tomorrow

Key Grammar Structures

• もう一度

  ➔ The phrase 'もう一度' means 'once more' or 'again'.

  ➔ Used to express doing something **again** or **once more**.

• 心砕かれて

  ➔ The passive form of '砕く' (to break), here meaning 'my heart is broken' or 'heart is shattered'.

  ➔ Expresses that the subject **is affected by** the action, often conveying vulnerability or emotional pain.

• 心砕かれて

  ➔ Using the te-form of a verb in Japanese, which connects it to subsequent verbs or phrases, here conveying ongoing or resulting state.

  ➔ The te-form of a verb used to link actions or describe a continuing state, indicating a situation **being affected by** an action.

• 諦めてしまえば

  ➔ Conditional form of '諦める' (to give up), meaning 'if you give up'.

  ➔ Expresses that **if** you decide to give up, then the preceding statement or action is affected.

• 願いを叶えよう

  ➔ Volitional form of '叶える' (to grant/fulfill), here meaning 'let's fulfill'.

  ➔ Expresses a **let's** or **shall** intention to fulfill or realize a wish or goal.

• 世界中のどこか

  ➔ The phrase 'どこか' means 'somewhere', combined with '世界中の' meaning 'throughout the world'.

  ➔ Indicates an unspecified place **somewhere** across the **whole world**.