Nan-Nan – English Lyrics

• By: Fujii Kaze
• Album: HELP EVER HURT NEVER

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the world of Japanese language and culture with Fujii Kaze's debut sensation, "Nan-Nan"! This song is a fantastic way to experience authentic Japanese, as it features not only standard Japanese but also Fujii Kaze's native Okayama dialect, offering a unique regional flavor. The clever use of internet slang in the title makes it relevant and fun, while the soulful R&B sound and profound lyrics about self-discovery make it a truly special and engaging piece to learn from. Listen closely to the nuances of pronunciation and feel the emotion conveyed, enhancing your appreciation for the language and its artistic expression.

[English]

♫Classical Intro

♫Voice Intro

mmm tsk

♫Beat Drops

You got a dried-green-seaweed stuck in your teeth

I'm wondering if I should tell you about it or not

Sometimes, you better keep the truth untold

…Don't you say you didn't wanna know it

I love you all the same, all the time

Though I'm here with you through thick and thin

You can't see me, you ignore me,

because I'm too close to you

You're walking alone in the rain

I whisper in your heart,

'Don't go over there'

You gon' keep acting like you don't hear me

Nobody can't stop you

from diving into a honey bucket

WTF is that

Didn't I tell you beforehand?

then... WTF is that

Why didn't you listen to me at all

WTF is that face? lol

what?

We made a vow at the corner of flowering town

What was that smile on your face

What on earth was that tears on your face

You can be bold to do something risky

You can be cautious and go your way carefully

You just don't know the truth that

You already know all the truth, from the start

The regrets that made you learn a lot

can be easily forgotten by living everyday life

With a fresh and empty resolve in your heart

You, with a confidence

dive into the honey bucket again!

WTF is that

Didn't I tell you beforehand?

then, WTF is that

Why didn't you listen to me at all

WTF is that face for? lol

what?

We made a vow at the corner of flowering town

What was that smile on your face

What on earth was that tears on your face

Heaven help me

OMG OMG OMG OMG

Light my way

OMG OMG OMG OMG

Let your eyes close

Listen what your heart says

with a warm feelings

Listen to the answer

Don't make me sing that anymore

That 'betrayal blues'

It's called 'WTF lol' ('Nan-Nan')

Yeah I told you, right?

Then, WTF is that

What?

Why didn't you listen to me, baby

What, What, Whaaaaat

What was that smile ?

What on earth was that tears ?

WTF

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
dive /daɪv/ B1	verb - to jump into water with your arms and legs raised
truth /truːθ/ B1	noun - the quality or state of being in accordance with fact or reality
heart /hɑːrt/ A2	noun - the organ in your chest that sends the blood around your body
smile /smaɪl/ A2	noun - a facial expression in which the corners of the mouth curve up
vow /vaʊ/ B2	noun - a solemn promise
regret /rɪˈɡrɛt/ B2	noun - a feeling of sadness or disappointment over something that has happened or been done
cautious /ˈkɔːʃəs/ B2	adjective - careful to avoid potential problems or dangers
honey /ˈhʌni/ A2	noun - a sweet, sticky substance made by bees
feelings /ˈfiːlɪŋz/ A2	noun - emotions or sensations
risk /rɪsk/ B1	noun - the possibility of something bad happening
empty /ˈɛmpti/ B1	adjective - containing nothing; not filled or occupied
listen /ˈlɪsən/ A2	verb - to give attention to sound
way /weɪ/ A1	noun - a method, style, or manner of doing something
fresh /frɛʃ/ A2	adjective - new or different
bold /boʊld/ B2	adjective - showing courage; not afraid

Key Grammar Structures

• You got a dried-green-seaweed stuck in your teeth

  ➔ Present Simple with 'got' used as a colloquial form of 'have'

  ➔ 'got' is used informally to mean 'have', especially in spoken English.

• You're walking alone in the rain

  ➔ Present Continuous tense for ongoing action

  ➔ The form 'are walking' indicates that the action is happening right now.

• I whisper in your heart

  ➔ Simple present tense for habitual or general actions

  ➔ The verb 'whisper' in present tense indicates a habitual or poetic action.

• Nobody can't stop you from diving into a honey bucket

  ➔ Double negative with 'nobody can't' (incorrect usage), intended as 'nobody can'

  ➔ This line uses a double negative, which is generally incorrect in standard English, but may serve stylistic purposes.

• We made a vow at the corner of flowering town

  ➔ Past simple tense for completed actions or events in the past

  ➔ The verb 'made' is the past tense of 'make', indicating a completed action in the past.

• Listen what your heart says

  ➔ Imperative sentence with 'listen' followed by an indirect question

  ➔ The command 'Listen' directs someone to pay attention, often followed by what they should pay attention to.