Omakase – English Lyrics

• By: ATARASHII GAKKO!
• Album: AG!

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the vibrant world of Japanese culture and language with ATARASHII GAKKO!'s "Omakase"! This dynamic song, known for its infectious energy and blend of traditional Japanese sounds with modern pop, offers a fun way to learn phrases related to trust, letting go, and enjoying life's simple pleasures. Its direct and empowering message, delivered through catchy melodies and the group's signature theatricality, makes it a unique and memorable listening experience that can help you grasp authentic conversational Japanese.

[English]

Leave it to AG!

Leave it to AG!

Give me a break, why are bad things happening every day?

Oh no, I'm at my limit

All of this and all of that

And it's a rainy weekend, wait, that's the worst

There's nothing, nothing, nothing to do

Yakitori, sushi, miso ramen,

don't worry about calories, help yourself

Stay up late and watch anime until the sun rises,

even if you don't get enough sleep, treat yourself

Mute all the noise, and tonight

Let's forget everything and dance, dance, dance, dance!

Leave it to AG!

Leave it to us!

Everyday there's trouble, challenges all over the place

Oh no, it's constant

Over here, over there, everywhere

Counting one's self-indulgences, three times, four times

I hate it all, hate it, hate it, hate it!

Singing non-stop hits at karaoke all night,

even if your voice turns raspy, treat yourself

Put your crush on your lock screen,

even if you'll never meet them in real life, treat yourself

Mute all the noise, and tonight

Let's forget everything and dance, dance, dance, dance!

Leave it to AG!

Leave it to us!

Leave it to AG!

Everyday I'm drenched in tears

Ah, I just don't know

I'm just so pissed off

My life shouldn't be this way

Right, no, no, no, no way!

Leave it to AG!

Leave it, leave it, leave it to us!

Leave it, leave it, leave it to us!

Leave it, leave it, leave it to us!

Leave it, leave it, leave it to AG!

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
bad /bæd/ A1	adjective - not good; of poor quality or a low standard
things /θɪŋz/ A1	noun - objects that one need not, cannot, or does not wish to give a specific name to.
limit /ˈlɪmɪt/ B1	noun - a point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend.
rainy /ˈreɪni/ A2	adjective - having much rain
worst /wɜːrst/ A2	adjective - most bad or unpleasant
worry /ˈwʌri/ A2	verb - to feel or show anxiety and concern about actual or potential problems
help /help/ A1	verb - to give assistance or support to (someone)
noise /nɔɪz/ A2	noun - a sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant
trouble /ˈtrʌbl/ A2	noun - difficulty or problems.
challenges /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪz/ B1	noun - a task or situation that tests someone's abilities
hate /heɪt/ A2	verb - to feel intense or passionate dislike for (someone or something).
raspy /ˈræspi/ B2	adjective - hoarse or rough-sounding.
crush /krʌʃ/ B1	noun - a brief but intense infatuation for someone, especially someone unattainable or inappropriate.
tears /tɪrz/ A2	noun - a drop of clear salty liquid secreted from glands in the eye as a result of strong emotion
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the condition that distinguishes organisms from inorganic matter, including the capacity for growth, reproduction, functional activity, and continual change preceding death.

Key Grammar Structures

• Give me a break, why are bad things happening every day?

  ➔ Present Continuous tense with 'are' to describe ongoing actions or situations.

  ➔ The phrase 'Are happening' indicates an action occurring right now.

• Help yourself

  ➔ Imperative phrase telling someone to serve or enjoy themselves without restraint.

  ➔ It's an invitation or suggestion to enjoy food or leisure freely.

• even if you don't get enough sleep

  ➔ Concessive clause using 'even if' to introduce a condition that contrasts with the main clause.

  ➔ It shows that the action in the main clause can happen regardless of the condition in the subordinate clause.

• Let's forget everything and dance

  ➔ Imperative phrase with 'Let's' which expresses a suggestion or encouragement to do something together.

  ➔ 'Let's' is used to propose or encourage a joint action with the speaker and others.

• Ah, I just don't know

  ➔ Simple present tense with 'do not' contraction to express lack of knowledge or uncertainty.

  ➔ It indicates that the speaker is uncertain or does not have information about something.

• Right, no, no, no, no way!

  ➔ Exclamatory phrases using 'no' repeated for emphasis and 'way' to express impossibility.

  ➔ The repetition emphasizes strong disbelief or rejection, and 'no way' expresses impossibility.

• Leave it to AG!

  ➔ Imperative sentence with 'Leave it to' indicating entrusting responsibility to someone.

  ➔ It is a command or suggestion to entrust someone with a task or responsibility.