Re: Dream – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: Dream Ami
• Album: Re: Dream

Lyrics & Translation

"Re: Dream" by Dream Ami is a vibrant J-pop track perfect for language learners seeking an engaging and motivational experience. Through its catchy melody and encouraging lyrics, listeners can explore themes of perseverance and self-acceptance, while expanding their Japanese vocabulary and understanding of contemporary Japanese culture. Dive into this song to boost your language skills and embrace a positive mindset!

[English]

I can't take it anymore

How many times do I have to repeat this?

After all,

Doesn't it seem pointless no matter how hard I try?

I don't really like the me who just keeps lamenting,

but still, sometimes I want to throw it all away.

It's OK!

投げ出したくなるよ

It's OK!

I'm sure someone is

It's Alright!

watching over me.

With words that lack conviction,

I have no choice but to believe.

So no matter how many times, I won't lose.

Until I make it happen, Re: Dream.

Tears and smiles overlap,

and once again, Re: Dream begins.

I may look miserable and make silly mistakes,

but I'll swallow the dry cilantro,

and once I reset, let's move forward again.

I don't fear anything,

and stepping out, it's been years.

It seems like I'm not progressing

as much as I thought.

I've taken many detours,

and I've blamed others too,

but I don't want to be someone who only looks for shortcuts.

It's OK!

Even if I just line up pretty words,

It's Alright!

it won't move anyone's heart.

I won't let anyone say it's too late.

動かせないでしょ

From anywhere, Re: Dream.

I want to believe in the next chance too.

次のチャンスも信じたいの

Being myself, Re: Dream.

Rather than aiming for someone else's right answer,

it's my own life.

It's okay to be different; let's go freely.

Love and dreams,

even if they bring only pain,

the fleeting feeling of dreaming,

I can't stop.

Even in a race where I'm behind,

I can still catch up.

No matter what anyone says,

from here, it's "Re: Dream" again.

[Japanese]

もぅやだ

コレ何回繰り返せばいいの？

どうせさ

頑張っても 意味ないんじゃないの？

嘆いてばっかいる自分は

全然好きじゃないけど

それでもたまには全部

投げ出したくなるよ

It's OK!

きっと誰かが

It's Alright!

見てくれている

確信ない言葉

信じるしかないでしょ

だから何度だって負けないよ

叶えるまでRe: Dream

涙も笑顔も重なって

また始まるRe: Dream

惨めな姿も ヘンテコなミスもするけど

乾いたパクチー飲み込んで

リセットしたらまた進もうよ

何一つ怖くないと

踏み出して何年

思ったより先には

進んでないみたいだ

寄り道もいっぱいして

人のせいにもしたけど

近道ばかり探す人になりたくない

It's OK!

綺麗事だけ

It's Alright!

並べていても

誰の心も そう

動かせないでしょ

手遅れなんて言わせないよ

どこからでもRe: Dream

次のチャンスも信じたいの

私らしくRe: Dream

誰かの語った正解目指して行くより

自分の人生なんだから

違っていいじゃん 自由に行こうよ

愛とか夢とかって

辛いことばかりでも

一瞬の夢見心地

やめられない

出遅れてるレースだって

まだまだ巻き返せる

誰に何を言われたって

ここからまた「Re: Dream」

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
繰り返す /kuri kaesu/ B1	verb - to repeat
頑張る /ganbaru/ B1	verb - to do one's best
意味 /imi/ A2	noun - meaning
涙 /namida/ A2	noun - tears
笑顔 /egao/ A2	noun - smile
信じる /shinjiru/ B1	verb - to believe
負ける /makeru/ B1	verb - to lose
夢 /yume/ A1	noun - dream
姿 /sugata/ B2	noun - figure, appearance
進む /susumu/ B1	verb - to advance, to proceed
自由 /jiyuu/ B2	noun - freedom
チャンス /chansu/ A2	noun - chance, opportunity
正解 /seikai/ B2	noun - correct answer
辛い /tsurai/ B1	adjective - painful, difficult
出遅れる /deokureru/ B2	verb - to fall behind, to lag

Key Grammar Structures

• 何回繰り返せばいいの？

  ➔ Use of the conditional form ば (ba) to express 'if' or 'when' something happens.

  ➔ The 〜ば form attaches to the verb's stem to indicate a conditional scenario.

• 信じるしかないでしょ

  ➔ Use of しかない to express 'there is no choice but to' or 'must'.

  ➔ The pattern 〜しかない indicates that there is no alternative but to do something.

• 叶えるまでRe: Dream

  ➔ Use of まで to mean 'until' or 'up to' a certain point or condition.

  ➔ The particle まで indicates the action continues up to a certain point or goal.

• 誰に何を言われたって

  ➔ Use of 〜ても (te mo) to indicate 'even if' or 'regardless of' someone’s words or actions.

  ➔ The pattern 〜ても expresses that the action or state occurs regardless of the condition introduced by 〜.

• 何度だって負けないよ

  ➔ Use of だって (datte) to emphasize 'even if' or 'no matter how many times'.

  ➔ The particle だって emphasizes that the statement applies despite any obstacles or repetitions.

• 夢見心地

  ➔ Compound noun combining 夢 (dream) and 心地 (feeling/feeling of).

  ➔ A noun phrase describing a dreamy, blissful state of mind.