RPG – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: SEKAI NO OWARI

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a linguistic and emotional journey with SEKAI NO OWARI's 'RPG'! This song is a fantastic entry point for learning Japanese, with its clear, uplifting chorus and universal themes of friendship and adventure. The lyrics are filled with positive and encouraging messages, making the process of learning new words and phrases both fun and meaningful. Discover the heart of Japanese pop music through this powerful and celebratory anthem.

[English]

The sky is clear and blue as I walk toward the sea

There's nothing to be afraid of, we're not alone anymore

On that night when something precious was broken

I was searching for stars, walking alone

Perseus meteor shower, did you see it too?

I'm doing well, where are you now?

Don’t let the devil called ‘method’ possess you

Remember what’s truly important—the ‘purpose’

The sky is clear and blue as I walk toward the sea

There’s nothing to be afraid of, we’re not alone anymore

The sky is clear and blue as I walk toward the sea

Even if you're scared, it's okay; we're not alone anymore

On that night when something precious was broken

I was searching for you, walking alone

Since that day, we’ve been heading to the sea on our own

Let’s meet again at that promised place, for sure

Don’t be swayed by the devil called ‘society’

Remember your own ‘answer’ that only you decided

The sky is clear and blue as I walk toward the sea

There’s nothing to be afraid of, we’re not alone anymore

The sky is clear and blue as I walk toward the sea

Even if you're scared, it's okay; we're not alone anymore

In a life that shines like a ‘sparkle’

I'm really glad I met you

When we leave the city and head to the sea, where should we go next?

Let's set out again, on this beloved Earth of ours

The sky is clear and blue as I walk toward the sea

There’s nothing to be afraid of, we’re not alone anymore

The sky is clear and blue as I walk toward the sea

Even if you're scared, it's okay; we're not alone anymore

[Japanese]

空は青く澄み渡り　海を目指して歩く

怖いものなんてない　僕らはもう一人じゃない

大切な何かが壊れたあの夜に

僕は星を探して一人で歩いていた

ペルセウス座流星群　君も見てただろうか

僕は元気でやってるよ　君は今「ドコ」にいるの？

「方法」という悪魔にとり憑かれないで

「目的」という大事なものを思い出して

空は青く澄み渡り　海を目指して歩く

怖いものなんてない　僕らはもう一人じゃない

空は青く澄み渡り　海を目指して歩く

怖くても大丈夫　僕らはもう一人じゃない

大切な何かが壊れたあの夜に

僕は君を探して一人で歩いていた

あの日から僕らは一人で海を目指す

「約束のあの場所で必ずまた逢おう。」と

「世間」という悪魔に惑わされないで

自分だけが決めた「答」を思い出して

空は青く澄み渡り　海を目指して歩く

怖いものなんてない　僕らはもう一人じゃない

空は青く澄み渡り　海を目指して歩く

怖くても大丈夫　僕らはもう一人じゃない

”煌めき”のような人生の中で

君に出逢えて僕は本当によかった

街を抜け海に出たら　次はどこを目指そうか

僕らはまた出かけよう　愛しいこの地球(せかい)を

空は青く澄み渡り　海を目指して歩く

怖いものなんてない　僕らはもう一人じゃない

空は青く澄み渡り　海を目指して歩く

怖くても大丈夫　僕らはもう一人じゃない

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
空 /sora/ A1	noun - sky
海 /umi/ A1	noun - sea
歩く /aruku/ A2	verb - to walk
怖い /kowai/ A2	adjective - scary
大切 /taisetsu/ B1	adjective - important
壊れる /kowareru/ B1	verb - to break
探す /sagasu/ B1	verb - to search
約束 /yakusoku/ B2	noun - promise
地球 /chikyuu/ B2	noun - earth
方法 /houhou/ B2	noun - method
目的 /mokuteki/ B2	noun - purpose
元気 /genki/ B2	adjective - healthy, energetic
星 /hoshi/ B2	noun - star
人生 /jinsei/ B2	noun - life
出かける /dekakeru/ B2	verb - to go out

Key Grammar Structures

• 空は青く澄み渡り

  ➔ The use of the verb phrase '澄み渡り' (sumiwatari) shows a descriptive, continuous action in the literary style, often connected with poetic imagery.

  ➔ The verb '澄み渡り' (sumiwatari) is a literary form of '澄み渡る', meaning 'to be clear' or 'to extend across', used here to evoke a vivid, poetic scene.

• 怖いものなんてない

  ➔ The phrase 'なんてない' (nante nai) is used to emphasize the negation of the noun, meaning 'there is nothing such as...' or 'nothing to fear'.

  ➔ The expression 'なんてない' (nante nai) highlights the absence of something, often used to convey reassurance or defiance.

• 僕らはもう一人じゃない

  ➔ The phrase 'もう一人じゃない' combines 'もう' (already/no longer) with '一人じゃない' (not alone), implying the reversal of loneliness.

  ➔ The phrase 'もう一人じゃない' expresses the idea of no longer being alone, emphasizing connection and shared experience.

• 空は青く澄み渡り

  ➔ The repetition of '澄み渡り' emphasizes a poetic description of the sky's clarity and vastness.

  ➔ Repeating '澄み渡り' reinforces the poetic imagery of the sky's purity and openness.