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A pixelated world 00:12
Heroes demand rewards 00:15
They can't cut my heart out 00:18
With that diamond swords 00:21
A pixelated world 00:23
Empty space unfurled 00:26
The sun is setting now 00:29
It’s time to light the torch 00:31
夜へ向かい -Heading into the night- 00:33
朝にさまよう -Wandering in the morning- 00:35
はじまりを歌い -Singing the beginning- 00:38
孤独のふちで争う -Fighting on the edge of loneliness- 00:41
Did they buy it with money? 00:45
秘密は地下に -The secret will probably be buried again- 00:47
きっとまた埋めてしまうのでしょう -Buried underground- 00:50
誰も砕けない -No one can crush- 00:59
君を守る言葉は -The words that protect you- 01:04
We have to find a way out of here 01:06
Before even our souls are pixelated 01:11
A pixelated world 01:18
Heroes demand rewards 01:21
They can't cut my heart out 01:24
With that diamond swords 01:26
A pixelated world 01:29
Empty space unfurled 01:32
The sun is setting now 01:34
It’s time to light the torch 01:37
膨張する世界 -The Expanding World- 01:42
闊歩する得体の知れない気配 -An unidentifiable presence strolling about- 01:45
(There is nowhere to hide) 01:50
何を賭けるか -What to bet- 01:53
誰が影武者 -Who is the double- 01:56
破けた手札 -The hand of cards that's torn- 01:59
聞こえる数え歌 -I can hear the counting songs- 02:01
Let me go 02:03
Let me go home 02:06
Let me go 02:09
Let me go home 02:11
Let me go 02:14
Let me go home 02:17
Let me go 02:19
Let me go home 02:22
誰も砕けない -No one can crush- 02:29
君を守る言葉は -The words that protect you- 02:34
We have to find a way out of here 02:36
Before even our souls are pixelated 02:41
A pixelated world 02:48
Heroes demand rewards 02:51
They can't cut my heart out 02:54
With that diamond swords 02:56
A pixelated world 02:59
Empty space unfurled 03:02
The sun is setting now 03:04
It’s time to light the torch 03:07
火が消えて -The fire will go out.- 03:09
また闇になる -It'll be dark again.- 03:11
その手引いて -I'll take your hand- 03:13
また走り出す -And start running again.- 03:16
ああ -Oh, yeah.- 03:19
火が消えて -The fire's out.- 03:19
また闇になる -It's gonna be dark again.- 03:21
その手引いて -I'll take your hand,- 03:24
また走り出す -And start running again- 03:27

Pixelated World – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

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Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the electrifying world of Daichi Miura's “Pixelated World,” a dynamic J-Pop anthem that’s not only a feast for the ears but also a fascinating window into contemporary Japanese language and culture. Through its evocative lyrics, you can explore themes of navigating modern anxieties and finding inner strength, while Daichi Miura’s exceptional vocal and dance artistry makes every word come alive. This song offers a compelling way to connect with the nuances of Japanese expression through its powerful message and intricate sonic landscape.

[English]
A pixelated world
Heroes demand rewards
They can't take my heart out
With those diamond swords
A pixelated world
Empty space unfolds
The sun is setting now
It's time to light the torch
Heading into the night
Wandering in the morning
Singing the beginning
Fighting on the edge of loneliness
Did they buy it with money?
The secret is underground
They'll probably bury it again
No one can break it
The words that protect you
We have to find a way out of here
Before even our souls become pixelated
A pixelated world
Heroes demand rewards
They can't take my heart out
With those diamond swords
A pixelated world
Empty space unfolds
The sun is setting now
It's time to light the torch
The Expanding World
A strange, unknown feeling strolling around
(Nowhere to hide)
What should I bet on
Who's the double
The torn-up hand of cards
I hear counting songs
Let me go
Let me go home
Let me go
Let me go home
Let me go
Let me go home
Let me go
Let me go home
No one can break it
The words that protect you
We have to find a way out of here
Before even our souls become pixelated
A pixelated world
Heroes demand rewards
They can't take my heart out
With those diamond swords
A pixelated world
Empty space unfolds
The sun is setting now
It's time to light the torch
The fire goes out
Darkness falls again
Take my hand
We'll start running again
Oh, yeah.
The fire is out
It'll be dark once more
Taking your hand
And we'll run again
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Key Vocabulary

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Vocabulary Meanings

pixelated

/ˈpɪksəleɪtɪd/

B2
  • adjective
  • - made up of small squares of color, used to create an image on a screen

heroes

/ˈhɪərəʊz/

A2
  • noun
  • - people who are admired for their courage or achievements

diamond

/ˈdaɪəmənd/

B1
  • noun
  • - a precious stone, typically colorless, that is very hard and brilliant

torch

/tɔːrtʃ/

A2
  • noun
  • - a stick or other object with a flame at the end, used for giving light

loneliness

/ˈlɒnlinəs/

B2
  • noun
  • - the state of being alone and feeling sad because of it

secret

/ˈsiːkrɪt/

A2
  • noun
  • - a piece of information that is not told to others

crush

/krʌʃ/

B1
  • verb
  • - to press or squeeze something very hard so that it is damaged or destroyed

protect

/prəˈtɛkt/

B1
  • verb
  • - to keep someone or something safe from harm or injury

expanding

/ɛkˈspændɪŋ/

B2
  • verb
  • - becoming or making something larger or more extensive

unidentifiable

/ˌʌnaɪˈdɛntɪfaɪəbəl/

C1
  • adjective
  • - not able to be identified or recognized

presence

/ˈprɛzns/

B2
  • noun
  • - the state of being present or existing in a place

counting

/ˈkaʊntɪŋ/

A2
  • verb
  • - the act of saying numbers in order

bet

/bɛt/

B1
  • verb
  • - to risk money or something valuable on the result of an event

double

/ˈdʌbəl/

B1
  • noun
  • - a person who closely resembles another person

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Key Grammar Structures

  • They can't cut my heart out

    ➔ Modal verb 'can't' + base verb

    ➔ 'can't' indicates inability or impossibility in the present.

  • Before even our souls are pixelated

    ➔ Prepositional phrase 'before' + clause

    ➔ 'before' introduces a time marker indicating an action happening earlier than another.

  • Let's go home

    ➔ Imperative form with 'let's' (let us)

    ➔ 'Let's' is used to make a suggestion or invitation including the speaker.

  • We have to find a way out of here

    ➔ Modal verb 'have to' + base verb

    ➔ 'have to' expresses necessity or obligation to do something.

  • The sun is setting now

    ➔ Present continuous tense (be + verbing)

    ➔ The present continuous tense describes an ongoing action happening at the moment of speaking.

  • The secret will probably be buried again

    ➔ Future simple with 'will' + base verb

    ➔ 'will' indicates a future action or probability.