ninelie – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: Aimer, chelly（EGOIST）

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the emotional depths of "ninelie" by Aimer and chelly, a song that blends powerful vocals with a compelling message of hope and resilience. Perfect for learners interested in the nuances of Japanese music, this song offers a rich linguistic and cultural experience through its evocative lyrics and dynamic composition.

[English]

The stars in the sky connecting you

Even if they make a sound

All become the same rain

Drenched dreams again and again

Only the light that dries up

Tires from tracing answers

In the endless cycle of days

Collapsed at dawn

Captured daydream

The delayed story and glory

No matter where I scream or chant

In the rough tunnel

Cannot even pass through the voice

So I choose silence

To light the way

Fitting together like a puzzle outside

Even if pieces are needed

It’s just like falsehoods with no shadow

Abandoned prizes lined up

Frustration gathered inside the box

Waiting in turn

Fake goals to deceive

Don't be above your daydream

A softened vision

Even if your dreams go wrong beside me

I will sing

And build a bridge

So I choose silence

To make it resound

Riding along on a one-sided rhythm

In the passing cityscape, love ends far away

Trying to convey distorted images

Waking up to resistance

Outdated impulses

Shattered cry & dream

Only the ideals of doors

The city overwhelmed by noise

Even if I get excited

I sing

Let’s abandon the helm

So I choose silence

To resonate

Don't be afraid, daybreak has come

Don't be afraid, daybreak has come

Don't be afraid, daybreak has come

Don't be afraid, daybreak has come

...

[Japanese]

君を繋ぐ空の星が

一つ音を立てても

どれも同じ雨に

濡れた夢ばかり

乾くだけの光

相手をなぞる答えに疲れた

繰り返す陽の無い

夜明けに崩れた朝

捕まえたdaydream

出遅れたストーリーと栄光が

どこへ叫び唱えても

荒れたトンネル

声もくぐれない

だからサイレンス

灯すためと

外とパズルのようにハマる

ピースが必要としても

影もない偽りと同じだ

捨て去られ並ぶだけの賞

箱の中に揃えた苛立

順番待ちさらし

誤魔化しのゴール

Don't be above your daydream

角が取れたvision

君の夢が横で外れでも

僕は歌い

橋をかけよう

だからサイレンス

鳴らすためと

どこまでも片側に沿ったリズム

過ぎた街並み終わりの愛と遠くへ

伝えれない歪みかけのイメージに

目が覚めた抵抗

型落ちの衝動

砕けたcry & dream

扉だけの理想

街が雑音に溺れ

はしゃいでも

僕は歌い

舵を捨てよう

だからサイレンス

響くためと

Don't be afraid daybreak has come

Don't be afraid daybreak has come

Don't be afraid daybreak has come

Don't be afraid daybreak has come

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
繋ぐ /tsunagu/ B1	verb - to connect
濡れる /nureru/ B1	verb - to get wet
乾く /kawaku/ B1	verb - to dry
答え /kotae/ A2	noun - answer
疲れる /tsukareru/ B1	verb - to get tired
daydream /deɪdriːm/ B2	noun - a series of pleasant thoughts that distract one's attention from the present
栄光 /eikō/ B2	noun - glory
サイレンス /sairesu/ B2	noun - silence
パズル /pazuru/ B1	noun - puzzle
ピース /pīsu/ B1	noun - piece
賞 /shō/ B1	noun - prize
苛立 /katsuraku/ B2	noun - irritation
ゴール /gōru/ B1	noun - goal
vision /ˈvɪʒən/ B2	noun - the ability to see
橋 /hashi/ A2	noun - bridge
舵 /kaji/ B1	noun - rudder
雑音 /zatsuon/ B2	noun - noise

Key Grammar Structures

• でも

  ➔ Conjunction meaning 'but' or 'however', used to connect contrasting ideas.

  ➔ 'でも' introduces a contrast or exception in the sentence, similar to 'but' in English.

• ためと

  ➔ Phrase meaning 'in order to' or 'for the purpose of', expressing purpose or intention.

  ➔ 'ためと' functions as a conjunction phrase indicating purpose or reason for an action.

• 横で

  ➔ Expression meaning 'side by side' or 'alongside', indicating proximity or parallel positioning.

  ➔ '横で' describes a position beside or alongside something, emphasizing proximity or parallel alignment.

• 響くためと

  ➔ Phrase meaning 'in order to resonate' or 'to make resonate', expressing purpose of making a sound or impact.

  ➔ '響くためと' indicates the purpose of eliciting resonance or impact, often related to sound or influence.

• 扉だけの理想

  ➔ Expression meaning 'an ideal that exists only as a door'—metaphor for something unattainable or superficial.

  ➔ '扉だけの理想' metaphorically describes an unrealizable or superficial ideal, emphasizing its emptiness.