ペンディング・マシーン – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: Official髭男dism
• Album: Editorial

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the vibrant soundscape of Official髭男dism's "ペンディング・マシーン," a song that masterfully blends up-tempo R&B and disco influences with deeply relatable lyrics about navigating our digital lives. Its intricate rhyming and clever wordplay offer a fantastic opportunity to explore the nuances of Japanese vocabulary and idiomatic expressions, providing a unique window into contemporary Japanese culture and the band's innovative musicality. This song isn't just a catchy tune; it's a lyrical journey that invites listeners to engage with language in a fun and meaningful way.

[English]

I can't bear the weight of someone else's sorrow

I'm not a tough guy, I can't endure it

From my ears and my eyes

I want to ignore the chaos that rushes in

To avoid falling ill

I want to go somewhere without Wi-Fi

Please give me time to cool this heated forehead

Messages and invitations that leave me at a loss for words

Forced to maintain a cheerful atmosphere

On top of that, dark news is no joke

Still, in this diverse modern society

I want to live well enough, but why?

With outdated frontal lobes, I can't keep a smile

Not anymore

Okay, I get it, so just be quiet

I'm tired, so let me rest

I'm sorry, but please wait; we're both a nuisance

I want to say that, but why?

Hesitating due to position and appearance

External charm is intruding

Buried cries

I want to go somewhere without Wi-Fi

Pride in our private lives

A muddy battle of one-upmanship

What do we want to achieve by competing like that?

Tag, dodgeball, no matter how you compare, it doesn't go beyond common sense

I can't watch anymore, so I'll be quiet

The other person isn't a CP

They're a mammal, a human being

If I could preach, it would be easy

But I have no such right

With quite a few past offenses

The blame that should be returned will remain forever

Unending cries

I can't bear the weight of someone else's sorrow

I'm not healthy, I can't overcome it

Then let's just stay apart

I want to ignore trends and life hacks

To avoid falling ill

Okay, I get it, so just be quiet

I'm tired, so let me rest

I'm sorry, but please wait

We're both a nuisance, but I won't say it

I won't say it, but I'll turn off notifications

If possible, I'll turn off the power

Forcing myself to create free time

See you again until I feel better

[Japanese]

誰かの憂いを肩代わり出来るほど

タフガイじゃない 耐えられない

耳からも目からも

飛び込む有象無象はもう知らないでいよう

病まないためにも

Wi-Fi環境がないどこかへ行きたい

熱くなったこの額 冷ますタイムを下さい

返答に困窮するメッセージやお誘い

強いられる和気藹々

おまけに暗いニュースだなんて冗談じゃない

とは言え社会で 多様化した現代で

それなりに上手く生きたいのにwhy？

型落ちの前頭葉で 不具合もなく笑みを

保てないanymore

はい。分かったからもう黙って

疲れてるから休まして

申し訳ないけど待って 迷惑はお互い様だって

言ってやりたいのになんで？

立場と見栄に躊躇って

外付けの愛想が出しゃばって

葬られた叫び声

Wi-Fi環境がないどこかへ行きたい

プライベートの誇り合い

マウンティングの泥試合

そんなんで競い合って一体何がしたい？

鬼ごっこ ドッジボール 何に例えても常識の範疇を超えてやしない？

見てらんないから黙って

相手はCPじゃなくて

哺乳類人間様だって

説教できたならわけないね

俺にそんな権利なくて

少なくはない前科があって

帰すべき責めは永遠に残って

鳴り止まない叫び声

誰かの憂いを肩代わりできるほど

健康じゃない 打ち勝てない

ならばそう離れていよう

流行りもライフハックも もう知らないでいよう

病まないためにも

はい。分かったからもう黙って

疲れてるから休まして

申し訳ないけど待って

迷惑はお互い様だって

言わないけど通知切って

あわよくば電源を落として

無理やりに暇を作り出して

元気になるまでまたね

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
憂い /uːi/ B2	noun - sorrow, worry
耐えられない /tae rare nai/ B2	verb - cannot endure, cannot stand
逃げる /nigeru/ A2	verb - to run away, escape
知る /shiru/ A2	verb - to know, to learn
環境 /kankyou/ B1	noun - environment, surroundings
生きる /ikiru/ B1	verb - to live
社会 /shakai/ B1	noun - society
生きたい /ikitai/ B1	verb (desire form) - want to live
生きる /ikiru/ B1	verb - to live
笑み /emi/ B2	noun - smile
保つ /tamotsu/ B2	verb - to keep, to maintain
笑顔 /egao/ B2	noun - smile, smiling face
休む /yasumu/ A2	verb - to rest

Key Grammar Structures

• 誰かの憂いを肩代わり出来るほど

  ➔ potential form + ほど (hodo)

  ➔ The phrase uses the potential form of verb + ほど to indicate an extent or degree, meaning "to the extent that..." or "enough to".

• 耐えられない

  ➔ ない (negative form) of the potential verb

  ➔ This is the negative form of the potential verb, expressing inability or impossibility of doing something.

• 飛び込む

  ➔ verb stem + ます (to jump/enter in)

  ➔ The verb "飛び込む" means "to jump into" or "to plunge into" and is often used in its masu form for politeness.

• 知らないでいよう

  ➔ negative て-form + いよう (let's not ... / now ...)

  ➔ The phrase combines the negative て-form of a verb with いよう to express a suggestion or decision to refrain from doing something.

• 申し訳ない

  ➔ adjective + ない (negative form)

  ➔ "申し訳ない" is an expression meaning "I'm sorry" or "apologetic" used to show regret or apology.

• 流行りもライフハックも

  ➔ noun + も (also / even)

  ➔ The particle "も" is used after nouns to mean "also" or "even" indicating inclusion or emphasis.

• 帰すべき責めは永遠に残って

  ➔ verb stem + べき (should / ought to) + noun

  ➔ The expression "帰すべき" uses the modal "べき" attached to the verb stem to indicate what should be done, here referring to "responsibility" or "blame" that "remains forever".