ロックスター – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: Ado
• Album: Adoのベストアドバム

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the vibrant sounds and inspiring message of Ado's "ロックスター," a powerful rock anthem that encourages listeners to chase their dreams fearlessly. This song offers a unique opportunity to learn about Japanese culture through its themes of unity, resilience, and personal empowerment, making it a compelling and educational musical experience .

[English]

Rushing through life, feeling I had to change something,

I dreamed, even as they laughed at me.

The lights were like wings, you see,

Ah, the you I dreamed of was a rock 'n' roll star.

If I could do everything just as I wished,

Surely the world wouldn't resonate.

If many lonely hearts come together,

They become a roar that can even be called love.

Tonight, I'm a rock star.

I haven't had enough fun.

I want to keep on dreaming.

Hey you, you're not alone.

If you can't sleep,

Come on, let's sing a song.

Oh, all this nagging about this and that is so annoying,

They'll surely never stop.

Because I can see what's worth loving,

I don't need your advice.

Just you and I are enough.

Tonight, I'm a rock star.

The time I shine isn't forever.

As long as the butterfly takes flight,

I just want to keep on singing.

Tonight, I'm a rock star.

I haven't had enough fun.

I want to keep on dreaming.

Hey you, you're not alone.

If you can't sleep,

Come on, let's sing a song.

Just for this moment, yes,

I'm a rock 'n' roll star.

Tonight, I'm a rock star.

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[Japanese]

何か変えなきゃって生き急いでは

笑われながら夢を見た

ライトの光は羽のようでさ

Ah　夢に見た君はロックンロールスター

全部思う様　こなせるなら

きっと世界は響かない

多くの孤独も重ね合えば

愛とも言える咆哮になる

今夜アタシはロックスター

遊び足りない

夢を見てたいの

Hey you　一人じゃないのさ

眠れないのなら

さあ歌を歌おうぜ

ああもう　あれこれ五月蝿くってさ

きっと奴らはキリがない

愛すべきものは見えてるから

助言はいらない

君とアタシでいい

今夜アタシはロックスター

輝く時は永遠じゃないの

蝶が飛び立つ間は

歌ってたいだけよ

今夜アタシはロックスター

遊び足りない

夢を見てたいの

Hey you　一人じゃないのさ

眠れないのなら

さあ歌を歌おうぜ

今この時だけはそうさ

I'm a rock 'n' roll star

今夜アタシはロックスター

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
夢 /jume/ A2	noun - dream
ロックスター /rokkusutā/ B1	noun - rock star
笑われ /wara ware/ B1	verb - to be laughed at
光 /hikari/ A2	noun - light
羽 /hane/ B1	noun - feather, wing
君 /kimi/ A1	noun - you
世界 /sekai/ A2	noun - world
孤独 /kodoku/ B1	noun - loneliness
愛 /ai/ A2	noun - love
咆哮 /houkou/ B2	noun - roar
今夜 /konya/ A1	noun - tonight
輝く /kagayaku/ B1	verb - to shine, to glitter
永遠 /eien/ A2	noun - eternity
蝶 /chou/ B1	noun - butterfly
歌 /uta/ A1	noun - song
眠れ /nemure/ A2	verb - sleep

Key Grammar Structures

• 何か変えなきゃって生き急いでは

  ➔ Verb + -nakya + te

  ➔ This sentence uses the pattern "Verb (plain negative) + -nakya + te" to express a cause-and-effect relationship. "-nakya" is the negative form of "-keru," and "te" connects the clauses. It means 'If you don't change something...'.

• 全部思う様　こなせるなら

  ➔ Noun + よう (ni) + verb + nara

  ➔ This utilizes the pattern "Noun + よう (ni) + verb + nara" to express a hypothetical situation. "よう (ni)" means "like" or "in the way of," and "nara" indicates 'if'.

• 愛とも言える咆哮になる

  ➔ Noun + to + ie-ru + noun + ni naru

  ➔ This sentence structure focuses on what something "can be called". "to" here means "as" or "and". "ie-ru" is the potential form of "iu" (to say/call), and "ni naru" indicates 'to become'.

• 遊び足りない

  ➔ Verb stem + tarinai

  ➔ "Verb stem + tarinai" indicates that something is 'not enough' or 'not sufficient' in the context of the verb. "Asobi" is the verb stem of "asobu", and "tarinai" means 'not enough' or 'insufficient'.

• Hey you　一人じゃないのさ

  ➔ Particle + ja nai + no + sa

  ➔ This uses "ja nai" (negative form of "da" - is/are/am) with the sentence-ending particles "no" and "sa". "No" softens the statement, and "sa" adds emphasis or assertion.

• 眠れないのなら

  ➔ Verb + -nai + no nara

  ➔ This sentence uses the structure "Verb (negative) + no nara" to express a conditional clause. "Nai" is the negative form and "nara" means 'if'. "no" adds a softer nuance.

• 輝く時は永遠じゃないの

  ➔ Noun + wa + eien + ja nai + no

  ➔ This sentence structure expresses 'when shining' is not eternal. "Wa" is a topic marker, "eien" means 'eternity', "ja nai" (negative form of "da" - is/are/am), and "no" is a sentence-ending particle.

• 蝶が飛び立つ間は

  ➔ Noun + ga + verb + -u + aida + wa

  ➔ This uses the structure "Noun + ga + Verb (dictionary form) + aida wa", meaning "While..." or "During the time that...". "Aida wa" is the duration or time frame.

• さあ歌を歌おうぜ

  ➔ Verb (Volitional Form) + ou + ze

  ➔ This sentence uses the volitional form of the verb to express intent or suggestion, followed by "ze," which is an informal particle for emphasis or urging. "Utaou" is the volitional form of "utau" (to sing).