さよならの前に – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: AAA
• Album: GOLD SYMPHONY

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the delicate nuances of Japanese farewells with AAA's "Sayonara no Mae ni," a touching ballad that delves into the emotions surrounding a breakup. This song offers a glimpse into the cultural expressions of love and loss, enhanced by AAA's signature harmonies and evocative storytelling.

[English]

Just like a story with an ending on the last page

I wonder if the days we've shared will come to an end too

While hiding my restless feelings deep in my heart

We hugged and kissed, pretending everything was fine

Promising a future with trembling fingertips

And that warm feeling I could count on

All the lies of parting day are changing everything

Goodbye to you

Just so I can say it

Did we love each other this much?

Even knowing this is our ending

I wonder if I managed to tell you I loved you

Was it already too late?

Words and even my hands couldn't reach you

Laughter, heartbreak, all the thorns in my heart

Memories seem to spill from my eyes

Maybe I waited too long

Because I can't be honest with this mouth

I struggle to say the right words

All I want to do is tell you ‘I love you’

Like watching the same movie over and over again

I think about all the time we shared until today

The meaning behind your words and the tears you shed

If I had understood, maybe I could have seen a different scenery

If the end terrifies you, maybe you shouldn't start at all

Back when we hadn't met, I believed in that

Without a doubt

Goodbye to you

It's enough just to say it

I want you to stay by my side more than anyone else

Even knowing how our story ends

Until we can think 'I'm glad we met'

Goodbye to you

Just to tell you

Did we love each other this much?

Even knowing this is our ending

I want to tell you I love you

Goodbye to you

It's enough just to say it

I want you to stay by my side more than anyone else

Even knowing how our story ends

Until we can think 'I'm glad we met'

I love you

It's a bit late now, but

Let me say it

Before we say goodbye

[Japanese]

最後のページに結末があるように

二人の日々も終わる時がくるのかな

揺れる気持ちを胸の奥に秘めたまま

ごまかすように抱きしめたりキスをしたね

震える指先で誓い合った未来も

確かなあの温もりも

別れの日が嘘に変えてゆく

君にさよなら

告げるため僕ら

あんなに愛し合ったのかな

これが二人の結末と知っても

好きだよって君に伝えられたかな

もう遅かったかな

言葉もこの手も届かなかった

笑い声も胸のトゲも

思い出がこの目から零れそう

ちょっと遅すぎたかな

素直になれないこの口だから

上手に言葉が繋げない

ただ「好きだよ」だけ伝えたい

同じ映画を何度も観るみたいに

共に過ごした今日までの刻（とき）を想う

君の台詞や流した涙の意味を

受け止めてたら違う風景（けしき）たどれたかな

終わりが怖いなら始めなければいいと

出逢う前の僕らなら信じてたね

疑いもせずに

君にさよなら

告げるまででいい

誰より傍（そば）にいて欲しい

そんな二人の結末を知っても

出逢えてよかったと想い合えるまで

君にさよなら

告げるため僕ら

あんなに愛し合ったのかな

これが二人の結末と知っても

好きだよって君に伝えたい

君にさよなら

告げるまででいい

誰より傍（そば）にいて欲しい

そんな二人の結末を知っても

出逢えてよかったと想い合えるまで

好きだよ

今更だけど

言わせて

さよならの前に

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
結末 /けつまつ/ B2	noun - conclusion, ending
愛し合う /あいしあう/ B1	verb - to love each other
気持ち /きもち/ A2	noun - feeling, emotion
未来 /みらい/ B1	noun - future
言葉 /ことば/ A2	noun - word, language
伝える /つたえる/ B1	verb - to convey, to tell
遅い /おそい/ A2	adjective - slow, late
想う /おもう/ B1	verb - to think, to feel
別れ /わかれ/ B2	noun - separation, farewell
信じる /しんじる/ B1	verb - to believe
涙 /なみだ/ A2	noun - tear
映画 /えいが/ A1	noun - movie, film
怖い /こわい/ A2	adjective - scary, frightening
手 /て/ A1	noun - hand
傍 /そば/ B2	noun - beside, nearby

Key Grammar Structures

• ように

  ➔ used to indicate a purpose, similarity, or manner, often translated as 'like' or 'as if'

  ➔ The phrase "ように" expresses the manner or state in which something is done, often compared to a way of doing or a similarity.

• も

  ➔ particle meaning 'also' or 'even', used to add emphasis or include additional elements

  ➔ The particle "も" emphasizes inclusion, suggesting something is also true or applies additionally.

• するように

  ➔ expression indicating an attempt to do something in a certain way or manner

  ➔ The phrase "するように" often shows an effort or desire to perform an action in a particular manner.

• ことがある

  ➔ phrase indicating that something has happened before or is experienced occasionally

  ➔ The phrase "ことがある" is used to describe past experiences or occasional occurrences.

• だけ

  ➔ particle meaning 'only', 'just', or 'merely', emphasizing limitation or exclusivity

  ➔ The particle "だけ" emphasizes that something is limited to a specific scope or extent.

• と

  ➔ particle used to indicate 'and' when listing, or quoting speech or thoughts

  ➔ The particle "と" functions to connect words in a list or to quote speech or thoughts directly.

• まで

  ➔ particle meaning 'until' or 'up to', indicating the endpoint in time or space

  ➔ The particle "まで" specifies the limit or endpoint of an action in time or space.