OCEAN – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: 東方神起

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the vibrant world of Japanese summer with TVXQ's "OCEAN"! This energetic and catchy J-pop track is perfect for learning Japanese through its simple, repetitive phrases and clear pronunciation. Discover how the lyrics capture the essence of a fun-filled summer, making it an engaging and memorable way to pick up new vocabulary and expressions related to nature and celebration. What makes it special is its ability to instantly transport you to a sunny beach, making language learning an enjoyable experience.

[English]

Getting back, back, back — the hot season

Jumping! Girl, girl, girl — here we go

Ready, go, go, go — this is our summer, you and I, summer, summer

Summer love, summer dream, summer holiday This summer is smiling again

Since the day I met you, it's been going on

Overcoming waves, chasing after our dreams

Because the sea, the sky, and you are waiting for us

Our synchronized feelings, a toast for now

How are you today? With me? The party's all set, it's OK

Your daring body, partying all night — it's the best

Getting back, back, back — the hot season

Jumping! Girl, girl, girl — here we go

Ready, go, go, go — this is our summer, you and I, summer, summer

Getting back, back, back — with a red light

Jumping! Girl, girl, girl — shining on me

Ready, go, go, go — the best summer you gave me, the greatest in the world

[Japanese]

Getting Back Back Back 熱い季節

Jumping！Girl Girl Girl 始まるのさ

Ready Go Go Go 君と僕の夏だ　夏だ　夏だ

Summer love Summer dream Summer holiday 今年も夏が笑ってる

君に会えたあの日から　続いているよ

波をいくつ乗り越えて　僕らは夢を追いかける

君と海とあの空が　待っているから

シンクロする感情も　とりあえずの乾杯も

今日はどう？僕とどう？ 終日歓迎準備はOK

大胆すぎbodyも　一晩中partyも　最高だから

Getting Back Back Back 熱い季節

Jumping！Girl Girl Girl 始まるのさ

Ready Go Go Go 君と僕の夏だ　夏だ　夏だ

Getting Back Back Back 赤い光

Jumping！Girl Girl Girl 僕を照らす

Ready Go Go Go 君がくれた 世界一の夏だ

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
夏 (natsu) /natsɯ/ A1	noun - summer
君 (kimi) /kimi/ A1	noun - you
僕 (boku) /boku/ A1	noun - I (male)
海 (umi) /umi/ A1	noun - sea, ocean
夢 (yume) /jɯme/ A2	noun - dream
季節 (kisetsu) /kisetsɯ/ A2	noun - season
笑う (warau) /waɾaɯ/ A2	verb - to laugh
波 (nami) /nami/ B1	noun - wave
空 (sora) /soɾa/ A1	noun - sky
赤い (akai) /akai/ A1	adjective - red
光 (hikari) /hikari/ A2	noun - light
熱い (atsui) /atsɯi/ A2	adjective - hot
感情 (kanjou) /kaɲdʑoː/ B2	noun - emotion, feeling
世界一 (sekaiichi) /sekaiit͡ɕi/ B1	noun - the best in the world, number one in the world
大胆 (daitan) /daitán/ B2	adjective - bold, daring

Key Grammar Structures

• Getting Back Back Back 熱い季節

  ➔ Present Continuous tense used with 'Getting' to describe an ongoing action.

  ➔ 'Getting Back Back Back' emphasizes the ongoing return or revival of summer feelings.

• Jumping！Girl Girl Girl 始まるのさ

  ➔ Using the verb 'begin' in the form '始まるのさ' (starts), expressing the beginning of an event.

  ➔ '始まるのさ' (shimarunosa) is a casual way to say 'it starts,' emphasizing the beginning.

• Ready Go Go Go 君と僕の夏だ

  ➔ Imperative form 'Ready' followed by repeated 'Go' to express encouragement or invitation.

  ➔ 'Ready Go Go Go' is a motivational call to action, energizing the listeners for summer adventures.

• Summer love Summer dream Summer holiday

  ➔ Listing series of nouns used for emphasis and thematic consistency, often with repetition.

  ➔ The repetition of 'Summer' emphasizes the season's importance and creates a rhythmic phrase.

• 波をいくつ乗り越えて 僕らは夢を追いかける

  ➔ Use of 'をいくつ乗り越えて' (how many waves overcome) with '追いかける' (to chase) to describe overcoming obstacles to pursue dreams.

  ➔ 'をいくつ乗り越えて' conveys overcoming many challenges, and '追いかける' signifies actively pursuing dreams.

• 君と海とあの空が 待っているから

  ➔ Using 'が' to mark the subject and 'から' to indicate the reason or cause.

  ➔ 'が' marks the subject, emphasizing that '君と海とあの空' (you, the sea, and that sky) are waiting because of the reason given by 'から'.