僕のこと – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: Superfly
• Album: Amazing

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the powerful emotions of Japanese through Superfly's cover of “僕のこと.” This song is special because its lyrics delve into universal feelings of self-doubt and acceptance, using poetic yet accessible language. Learning this song can help you grasp nuanced expressions of personal struggle and ultimate hope, all delivered with Superfly's incredible vocal power, making it a moving and inspiring way to connect with the Japanese language.

[English]

What’s different between you and me?

We’re the same living beings, I know that.

But you see, I’m afraid of something.

I hope everyone feels the same.

Who laughs at those who live recklessly?

It’s too early to be consumed by sadness.

I always tell myself,

There’s always tomorrow.

Ah, what a wonderful day it is.

Today, I can feel happiness.

Even today, when dreams are shattered.

Ah, I’m struggling without giving up.

In this narrow, wide world,

We sing of miracles.

We know how to fly to the sky.

But as we grow up, we forget.

Even the limited eternity,

And the wounds that won’t heal,

All of it is about me.

全て僕のこと

Today is about me.

Days of gaining and losing, does it have meaning?

There are feelings that won’t be conveyed.

That’s why sometimes I feel lonely.

If everyone feels the same,

It might be a little easier.

I wonder if I can think,

That I’m not the only one.

Ah, what a wonderful day it is.

Today, I love someone.

Today, I can sleep with wet cheeks.

Ah, I’m far from lamenting.

In this narrow, wide world,

We sing.

To the flowers that bloom in winter,

Life begins to sprout.

Running across the snowy land,

I want to remember the overly blue spring.

I speak of the map with friends.

Running is the journey of people.

We know,

Miracles are dead.

There are times when effort and loneliness

Don’t get rewarded.

But you know,

Even so,

I’ve walked up to today.

People call those days,

That’s the trajectory.

Ah, what a wonderful day it is.

Today, I can worry about happiness.

Today, I can be worn out.

Ah, I’m breathing and struggling.

All of it is about me.

全て僕のこと

About that day, about us.

What’s different between you and me?

Each of us has seen different views.

I will live now as I am.

It’s a very precious thing.

[Japanese]

僕と君とでは何が違う？

おんなじ生き物さ 分かってる

でもね、僕は何かに怯えている

みんなもそうならいいな

がむしゃらに生きて誰が笑う？

悲しみきるには早すぎる

いつも僕は自分に言い聞かせる

明日もあるしね。

ああ　なんて素敵な日だ

幸せと思える今日も

夢敗れ挫ける今日も

ああ　諦めず踠いている

狭い広い世界で

奇跡を唄う

僕らは知っている

空への飛び方も

大人になるにつれ忘れる

限りある永遠も

治りきらない傷も

全て僕のこと

今日という僕のこと

得ては失う日々　意味はある？

伝わることのない想いもある

だから僕は時々寂しくなる

みんなもそうなら

少しは楽かな

僕だけじゃないと

思えるかな

ああ　なんて素敵な日だ

誰かを好きでいる今日も

頬濡らし眠れる今日も

ああ　嘆くにはほど遠い

狭い広い世界で

僕らは唄う

冬に咲く花に

命が芽吹くよ

駆けるは　雪の大地

青すぎた春を

忘れずに居たいと

語るは　友との地図

駆けるは　人の旅路

僕らは知っている

奇跡は死んでいる

努力も孤独も

報われないことがある

だけどね

それでもね

今日まで歩いてきた

日々を人は呼ぶ

それがね、軌跡だと

ああ　なんて素敵な日だ

幸せに悩める今日も

ボロボロになれている今日も

ああ　息をして踠いている

全て僕のこと

あの日の僕らのこと

僕と君とでは何が違う？

それぞれ見てきた景色がある

僕は僕として、いまを生きてゆく

とても愛しい事だ

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
生き物 /ikimono/ B1	noun - living creature
違う /chigau/ A2	verb - to differ; to be different
幸せ /shiawase/ B1	noun - happiness
夢 /yume/ A2	noun - dream
傷 /kizu/ B2	noun - wound; injury
奇跡 /kiseki/ B2	noun - miracle
努力 /doryoku/ B2	noun - effort; endeavors
孤独 /kodoku/ B2	noun - loneliness; solitude
軌跡 /kiseki/ B2	noun - trail; trace; track
景色 /keishiki/ B1	noun - scenery; landscape
地図 /chizu/ A2	noun - map
旅路 /tabiji/ B2	noun - journey; road
景色 /keishiki/ B1	noun - scenery; landscape
命 /inochi/ B2

Key Grammar Structures

• 僕と君とでは何が違う？

  ➔ Comparison using 'と' (to) for 'and' and 'では' (de wa) for contrast.

  ➔ The phrase asks about the differences between 'me' and 'you', highlighting a contrast.

• でもね、僕は何かに怯えている。

  ➔ Use of 'でも' (demo) for contrast and 'に' (ni) to indicate the target of fear.

  ➔ This line expresses that the speaker is afraid of something, contrasting with the previous thought.

• ああ　なんて素敵な日だ。

  ➔ Use of 'なんて' (nante) for emphasis and exclamation.

  ➔ This line expresses a strong feeling of appreciation for the day.

• 悲しみきるには早すぎる。

  ➔ Use of 'には' (ni wa) to indicate purpose and 'きる' (kiru) to express completion.

  ➔ This line suggests that it is too early to fully experience sadness.

• 僕は僕として、いまを生きてゆく。

  ➔ Use of 'として' (toshite) to indicate identity and '生きてゆく' (ikite yuku) for living on.

  ➔ This line emphasizes the speaker's commitment to live authentically as themselves.