Lyrics & Translation
The role of the saddest, capable of killing more than anyone
Even at the edge of a square sea, people come and go, changing all the time
Living in a world where we forget even that we're acting
Everyone's like caged birds
Dreaming of the day we finally break free
The moment we finally hold in our hands
Then hesitate as we head to the big sky
MYSTERIOUS
Let's call out your name and soothe your worries
Your MYSTERIOUS, it won't be cut away
Crossing constellations, weaving and escaping into space
Nostalgia in my body, can't let go, hey, hey
In a country without clocks
In this town where no one is needed
A blue sun that rains hot snow, lies
No windows, no doors, no walls
Imagining an immortal bird
No mistakes, no answers
Wandering towards freedom
MYSTERIOUS
The flapping wings protect, embracing wicked purity
Lift off when embraced by sacredness
Dipped into blank paper, smudged with ink
Floating hair in the tough water surface
Breathing life, carrying along the way
Blow away the veil of resignation, purple wind
Come, dusk
Broken wings, inscribed with feathers
Curses are wishes, prayers are tattoos
A single gesture
MYSTERIOUS
Friends with gods, Buddhas, and demons
Whether they are there or not, I am MYSTERIOUS
Your MYSTERIOUS
Come on, let's play the best role
Key Vocabulary
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役 /やく/ B1 |
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殺せる /ころせる/ B2 |
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海 /うみ/ A2 |
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果て /はて/ B2 |
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変わる /かわる/ A2 |
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演じている /えんじている/ B2 |
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鳥 /とり/ A2 |
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夢見 /ゆめみ/ B1 |
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手 /て/ A1 |
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大空 /おおぞら/ B2 |
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名前 /なまえ/ A2 |
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安心 /あんしん/ B1 |
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カット /カット/ B2 |
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星座 /せいざ/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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一番いい役をやりましょう
➔ Superlative form using 一番 + noun + を + verb
➔ The phrase "一番いい役" means 'the best role', using "一番" to indicate superlative.
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演じていることそれさえも忘れる世界
➔ Use of こと to nominalize verbs, creating a noun phrase
➔ "こと" after a verb turns the verb into a noun, allowing the phrase to describe an abstract concept or activity.
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誰よりも悲しくて殺せる役を
➔ Using も to mean 'more than anyone' (comparative)
➔ "も" after a pronoun or noun indicates comparison or adding emphasis, translating as 'more than anyone'.
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大空へと戸惑う
➔ Use of へ to indicate direction or goal
➔ "へ" is a particle that indicates direction or movement toward a goal or destination.
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名前をあげて安心させましょう
➔ Use of を with と to connect a direct object and a subordinate clause
➔ The phrase uses を to mark "名前" as the direct object, with て (te form) acting to connect commands or actions.
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呪いは願い 祈りは刺青
➔ Use of は as topic marker, contrasting two ideas
➔ The particle は marks the topic, often contrasting or highlighting the two concepts.
