なにやってもうまくいかない – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: meiyo

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the world of contemporary Japanese expression with meiyo's viral hit "Nani Yattemo Umaku Ikanai." This catchy and highly relatable song offers a unique window into informal Japanese phrases and the raw emotions of everyday struggles, making it an engaging and authentic way to learn the language spoken by many young people today. Its repetitive and direct lyrics are excellent for ear training and vocabulary acquisition, providing insight into common expressions of frustration and self-reflection.

[English]

I hurt someone with stupid, disgusting words that are just trash and dirt.

No matter what I do, nothing goes right.

Inside my mind, it’s like a war, you know? Standing here won't help.

No matter what I do, nothing goes right.

Love me, love me.

No matter what I do, nothing goes right.

A disaster — I’ve heard phrases like 'Shut up' and 'Idiot.'

No matter what I do, nothing goes right.

No matter what I do, nothing goes right. *Sigh*

It all started with ‘Look,’ ‘See,’ ‘Aren’t I awesome!’

In a field where inspiration and homage are flying around.

Just quietly trying to find my originality—whatever they call it?

My mind is a tangled mess of thorns.

Some kid, who’s probably younger and I don’t even know their age, is getting praised. This is messed up.

And honestly, that’s your line to say.

Well, just forget about all of it, please, and move on.

I hurt someone with stupid, disgusting words that are just trash and dirt.

No matter what I do, nothing goes right.

Inside my mind, it’s like a war, you know? Standing here won't help.

No matter what I do, nothing goes right.

Love me, love me.

No matter what I do, nothing goes right.

A disaster — I’ve heard phrases like 'Shut up' and 'Idiot.'

No matter what I do, nothing goes right.

No matter what I do, nothing goes right.

Even if I get tired of it, I can't go back.

Little by little, I realize—I've been assimilated.

And honestly, I can’t go back in the first place.

Why? Why?

Almost there, but I just can't get on.

The train’s full, right? Standing still won’t do any good.

No matter what I do, nothing goes right.

No matter what I do, nothing goes right. *Sigh*

‘I see!’ I realize, get hurt, and slow down.

Quick as lightning, I settle for a compromise. My frustrations are like full throttle.

Dance, dance, dance—just dance!

Break the party apart and act like you don't care (laugh).

Get the ordinary people arrested quickly, like lightning swipe.

Isn't the classic topic already an ancient tomb? Huh?

It's easy to justify yourself by spitting out ugly words.

By the way, is that what you live for? Repent, you know.

No matter what I do, nothing goes right.

Inside my mind, it’s like a war, you know? Standing here won't help.

No matter what I do, nothing goes right.

Love me, love me.

No matter what I do, nothing goes right.

A disaster — I’ve heard phrases like 'Shut up' and 'Idiot.'

No matter what I do, nothing goes right.

No matter what I do, nothing goes right.

No matter what I do, nothing goes right.

We're full of fear, you know? Even if we act tough.

No matter what I do, nothing goes right.

Love me, don’t love me.

No matter what I do, nothing goes right.

Are you pretending to worry? I already realize it.

No matter what I do, nothing goes right.

No matter what I do, nothing goes right.

Aren't you just not doing anything at all?

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[Japanese]

バカクソゴミクズきちゃない言葉で誰かを傷付けた

なにやってもうまくいかない

脳内じゃ戦争だもんね 突っ立ってたって

なにやってもうまくいかない

愛して 愛して

なにやってもうまくいかない

大惨事「うっせぇわ」「低脳」聞いたことあんぞ

なにやってもうまくいかない

なにやってもうまくいかない はぁ

「ほら」「見て」「スゴイでしょう！」が発端になり

インスパイア オマージュが飛びかうフィールドで

淡々とオリジナリティだかなんだか模索していけって？'

茨でバラバラな脳内です

何歳下かもわかんないおこちゃまが評価されてんだ どうかしてるよな

って そっちのセリフよな

まぁ 良いから全部聞き流して下さいどうか

バカクソゴミクズきちゃない言葉で誰かを傷付けた

なにやってもうまくいかない

脳内じゃ戦争だもんね 突っ立ってたって

なにやってもうまくいかない

愛して 愛して

なにやってもうまくいかない

大惨事「うっせぇわ」「低脳」聞いたことあんぞ

なにやってもうまくいかない

なにやってもうまくいかない

嫌になっても戻りはしない

だんだんとさ 気付いてんだ 同化してたって

ってかはなから戻れはしない

どうして どうして

あとちょっとで乗れやしない

乗客は満杯だもんね ジッとしてたって

なにやってもうまくいかない

なにやってもうまくいかない はぁ～あ

「そうか！」気付いて傷付いてスローダウン

あっという間に折衷案 ムシャクシャはフルテンです

ダンスダンダンスダンスを踊れ踊れ

卍パーティぶっ壊してしらばっくれ尽くせ(笑)

一般ピーポー連行せえよ 電光石火で

鉄板のネタもはや前方後円墳 は？

汚い言葉を吐いて自分を納得させるのは簡単ですけど

ところでお前の生きがいソレなの? 悔い改めろよな

なにやってもうまくいかない

脳内じゃ戦争だもんね 突っ立ってたって

なにやってもうまくいかない

愛して 愛して

なにやってもうまくいかない

大惨事「うっせぇわ」「低脳」聞いたことあんぞ

なにやってもうまくいかない

なにやってもうまくいかない

なにやってもうまくいかない

戦々は恐々だもんね ツッパってたって

なにやってもうまくいかない

愛して 愛さないで

なにやってもうまくいかない

心配してるフリしてんの? もう気付いてるよ

なにやってもうまくいかない

なにやってもうまくいかない

何にもやってないだけじゃない？

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
言葉 (kotoba) /ko.to.ba/ A2	noun - word, language
傷 (kizu) /ki.zu/ B1	noun - wound, scar, hurt verb - to hurt
脳内 (nōnai) /noː.naɪ/ B2	noun - in one's mind, in one's brain
戦争 (sensō) /sen.soː/ B1	noun - war
愛 (ai) /aɪ/ A2	noun - love verb - to love
大惨事 (daisanji) /daɪ.sæn.dʒi/ C1	noun - major disaster
発端 (hattan) /hat.tan/ C1	noun - origin, beginning, cause
模索 (mosaku) /mo.sa.ku/ B2	verb - to grope for, to search for
茨 (ibara) /i.ba.ra/ C2	noun - thorn, bramble
評価 (hyōka) /hjoː.ka/ B2	noun - evaluation, assessment verb - to evaluate
全部 (zenbu) /zem.bu/ A1	noun - all, everything
気付く (kizuku) /ki.zu.ku/ B1	verb - to notice, to realize
同化 (dōka) /doː.ka/ B2	verb - assimilation, absorption verb - to assimilate
乗客 (jōkyaku) /dʑoː.kʲa.ku/ B1	noun - passenger
自分 (jibun) /d͡ʑi.bɯɴ/ A1	noun - oneself
生きがい (ikigai) /i.ki.ɡaɪ/ B2	noun - something that makes life worth living, a reason for living
心配 (shinpai) /ʃim.paɪ/ A2	noun - worry, concern verb - to worry

Key Grammar Structures

• なにやってもうまくいかない

  ➔ Verb + もう + negative form → 'nothing' or 'cannot' do despite trying

  ➔ This pattern emphasizes the futility despite effort, translating to 'no matter what you do, it won't work'.

• 脳内じゃ戦争だもんね

  ➔ Noun + じゃ + noun + だ + もんね → casual explanation or reasoning ('because in my mind' or 'it's like a war in the mind')

  ➔ The structure indicates casual reasoning or explanation, often emphasizing the subjective perception, such as 'it's like a war in my mind'.

• なにやってもうまくいかない

  ➔ Verb + もう + negative form → 'nothing' or 'cannot' do despite trying

  ➔ Similar to the first example, emphasizing inability despite effort with the pattern 'doing something + もう + negative'.

• 愛して 愛して

  ➔ Verb Stem + して repeated for emphasis or continuation ('love and love' or 'keep loving')

  ➔ Using the te-form of a verb repeatedly for emphasis or to express ongoing action, in this case, 'love and love'.

• なにやってもうまくいかない

  ➔ Verb + もう + negative form → 'nothing' or 'cannot' do despite trying

  ➔ Repeats the pattern emphasizing the futility despite efforts, conveying a sense of frustration or resignation.