サヨナラサラバ – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: BiSH

Lyrics & Translation

Learning Japanese with “サヨナラサラバ” by BiSH is a great way to dive into the powerful and emotional side of the language. The song's lyrics are filled with strong verbs and expressions of determination, offering a glimpse into a more direct and assertive style of communication. What makes this song special is its context as a farewell anthem from the group, co-written by legends of the Japanese rock scene. It’s a lesson in expressing resolve and facing the future, making it a unique and compelling piece for any language learner.

[English]

I weigh the fear of being hated by someone against my future.

That choice will change my tomorrow and the day after, leading me into the future.

Otherwise, there’d be no colors or directions, right?

No matter how important it is, you wouldn't understand unless you face it.

Don’t rush, I like you.

If kindness doesn’t match, it’s okay for now.

Our sense of resolve doesn’t align again.

Bad — patched together in this mess of an ending.

My voice doesn’t reach you, just silly mistakes.

Refusing to accept it, what’s good? What’s lame?

You’re desperately trying to protect.

Enough already.

Whose rule is that?

The remaining time keeps passing by.

Even if I get fed up, I’ll keep acting.

Or even more so...

Don’t wait, who will do it?

A borrowed disguise is boring.

Loneliness? Fear? Challenge? So good — I don’t need an escape route anymore.

On nights when I shouted out loud, I pictured that place I dreamed of.

Now, with tears dried out, I want to sing and dance to my favorite songs.

The more you want it, the more no one can stop this feeling of mine.

What's justice or evil in my heart? I choose the best, as if it's natural.

Enough already.

Whose rule is that?

Beyond the contaminated time.

Even if I get fed up, I’ll keep running.

Or even more so...

Don’t wait, who will do it?

A borrowed disguise is boring.

The path ahead is far and still on the way — I won’t create an escape.

If the pain is now, if the hurt is now, I stay disliked.

If it’s dark now, if you blame now, then goodbye, farewell.

Whose rule is that?

This rule is for me.

Whose rule is that?

This rule is for me.

Enough already.

Whose rule is that?

The remaining time keeps passing.

Even if I get fed up, I’ll keep acting.

Or even more so...

Don’t wait, who will do it?

A borrowed disguise is boring.

The road forward is still distant and on the way — I won’t create an escape.

[Japanese]

誰かから嫌われる恐怖と僕の未来を天秤にかけるんだ

その選択が僕の明日明後日を変えて未来へと続いていく

さもなくば色合いも方角もあるはずがない

どれだけ大事な事なのか逃げていたってわかるはずがない

焦らないで　君が好き

見合わない優しさなら今はいい

覚悟のベクトルがまた合わない

BAD　つぎはぎだらけ　この顛末を

僕の声は届かない　しょうもない間違えを

認められないで　何が良い？何がダサい？

守る為に必死だね

もういいよ

誰の為のそのルール

残された時間は過ぎてゆく

僕は嫌になっても演じ続けてやる

もういっそ

待っていないで　誰がやる？

借り物の姿じゃつまらない

孤独？恐怖？勝負？So Good　もう逃げ道はいらない

叫び続けた夜に描き憧れていたあの場所へ

涙も枯れ果てた今　好きな歌を歌い踊りたい

君が望むほどにこの思い誰にも止められない

何が正義で悪かこの胸に　最善を選ぶんだ　当然のよう

もういいの

誰の為のそのルール

汚された時間を超えてゆく

僕は嫌になっても走り続けてやる

もういっそ

待っていないで誰がやる？

借り物の姿じゃつまらない

進む道は遠くまだ途中　逃げ道はつくらない

辛い今ならば　痛い今ならば　嫌いなままだ

暗い今ならば　恨む今ならば　さようならさらば

誰の為のそのルール

僕の為のこのルール

誰の為のそのルール

僕の為のこのルール

もういいよ

誰の為のそのルール

残された時間は過ぎてゆく

僕は嫌になっても演じ続けてやる

もういっそ

待っていないで　誰がやる？

借り物の姿じゃつまらない

孤独？恐怖？勝負？So Good　もう逃げ道はいらない

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
恐怖 /きょうふ/ B2	noun - fear
未来 /みらい/ A2	noun - future
選択 /せんたく/ B1	noun - choice
声 /こえ/ A1	noun - voice
時間 /じかん/ A1	noun - time
演じる /えんじる/ B2	verb - to perform
孤独 /こどく/ B2	noun - loneliness
勝負 /しょうぶ/ B2	noun - match; contest
歌 /うた/ A1	noun - song
思い /おもい/ B1	noun - thought; feeling
正義 /せいぎ/ B2	noun - justice
悪 /あく/ B2	noun - evil; bad
ルール /るーる/ A2	noun - rule
辛い /つらい/ B1	adjective - painful; hard
暗い /くらい/ B1	adjective - dark; gloomy

Key Grammar Structures

• 僕の未来を天秤にかけるんだ

  ➔ Use of the verb 'かける' with を to indicate 'to weigh/put something on a scale'.

  ➔ 'かける' + を expresses the action of weighing or considering something, often metaphorically.

• 残された時間は過ぎてゆく

  ➔ The use of verb '過ぎる' in the te-form to indicate ongoing passing of time.

  ➔ '過ぎる' in the te-form describes the continuous or ongoing passage of time.

• もういいよ

  ➔ Use of the phrase 'もういい' to express 'It's enough' or 'I'm done'.

  ➔ 'もういい' expresses that the speaker is satisfied or wants to stop discussing or doing something.

• 誰の為のそのルール

  ➔ Use of の for possessive or explanatory function, and のための to indicate 'for the sake of'.

  ➔ 'の' functions as a possessive marker or explanatory particle, while 'のための' indicates purpose or benefit.

• 嫌いなままだ

  ➔ Use of な-adjective in predicative form with まま to indicate 'remain in a certain state'.

  ➔ 'な' adjectives are used in predicative form + まま to express continuation in a certain state, such as 'still dislike'.

• 勝負？So Good　もう逃げ道はいらない

  ➔ Use of question particle '？' after 勝負 to indicate a question or doubt, and 'はいらない' to express 'not needed'.

  ➔ The question mark indicates doubt or question, while 'はいらない' means 'not needed' or 'no longer required'.