Nan-Nan – English Lyrics

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

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Fujii Kaze's "Nan-Nan," a song that masterfully blends soulful R&B with the unique nuances of the Okayama dialect and modern internet slang. Through this track, you can explore the informal and regional variations of Japanese, offering a deeper understanding of everyday communication and cultural expressions beyond standard Japanese. The song's introspective lyrics about the 'higher self' also provide a rich context for expanding your vocabulary related to self-discovery and philosophical themes, making it a compelling piece for language learners seeking authentic and impactful content.

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.