Sharon – English Lyrics

• By: Official髭男dism
• Album: Rejoice

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the heartfelt world of Official髭男dism's 'Sharon,' a compelling Japanese rock ballad that offers a unique window into Japanese culture and everyday emotional complexities. Through its earnest lyrics about balancing work and personal life, you can learn common phrases related to daily routines, family dynamics, and expressions of empathy and apology. The song's blend of powerful vocals and intricate melodies makes it a rewarding listen for language learners, providing both linguistic and cultural insights into contemporary Japan.

[English]

「ただいま」の代わりに扉の音を殺して

暗い部屋へと抜き足差し足で入り込んで眠る日々の先に

やっと軽くなったカバンを肩に掛けて

子供の声飛び交う道 寝不足らしくもない早歩きで進む

「寂しい」と告げる事さえ躊躇ってたあなたには

「溢れ出しそう」を溢れ出さして欲しいんだ

どんな言葉も力不足なら 早くドアを開けよう

ただ「気をつけて」と伝え帰りを待ち侘びてた

あなたの優しさにはもう用はない わがままだけ聞かせて

夢や生き甲斐って馬鹿でかい絵空事の中

あなたがいなくちゃ何にもないのと同じ

「ただいま おかえり」のくだりがやけに響く

とはいえ暮らしとは理想よりずっと忙しなく

すぐに鞄の中重くなって 要領の悪さに我ながらに呆れる

「寂しい」と告げる事さえ躊躇ってたあなたから

「溢れ出しそう」を溢れ出さしたのは僕なのに

約束はもうボロボロになってた それでも笑ってくれた あぁ

嘘つきが偉そうな事また言うけれど 許してほしい

有言実行にはほど遠くても誓う事で

あなたに支えてもらいながら 救われながら

ただ「気をつけて」と伝え帰りを待ち侘びてた

あなたの優しさにはもう用はない わがままだけ聞かせて

夢や生き甲斐って馬鹿でかい絵空事の中

あなたがいなくちゃ何にもないのと同じ

「ただいま おかえり」のくだりがない日も聞こえる

ああ 明日は早く帰れるよ おそらくだけど

いつもごめんほんと

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
door /dɔːr/ A2	noun - a moveable barrier used to close an opening in a wall or building
sleep /sliːp/ A2	verb/noun - to rest with eyes closed / the state of resting with eyes closed
light /laɪt/ A2	noun/adjective - illumination / not heavy
voice /vɔɪs/ A2	noun - sound produced by humans or animals using vocal cords
path /pæθ/ A2	noun - a way or track laid down for walking
promise /ˈprɒm.ɪs/ B1	noun/verb - a declaration to do or not do something / to assure oneself or others
hope /hoʊp/ B1	noun/verb - a feeling of expectation / to want something to happen
tear /tɪər/ B2	noun/verb - a drop of liquid from the eye / to rip apart or to be ripped
hope /hoʊp/ B1	noun/verb - a feeling of expectation / to want something to happen
farewell /ˌfɛərˈwɛl/ B2	noun - an expression of good wishes when parting
confession /kənˈfɛʃən/ C1	noun - the act of admitting or acknowledging something openly

Key Grammar Structures

• 〜ながら

  ➔ While; during (doing something)

  ➔ Used to indicate two actions happening simultaneously, as in "抜き足差し足で入り込んで" (sneaking in quietly while doing something).

• 〜たい

  ➔ Desire to do something

  ➔ Expresses the speaker's desire or want to perform the action, as in "溢れ出しそう" (seems like overflowing).

• 〜から

  ➔ Because; make a reason

  ➔ Used to give a reason for something, as in "あなたから" (from you / because of you).

• 〜ている

  ➔ Progressive tense (am/is/are doing)

  ➔ Indicates an ongoing action or state, as in "帰りを待ち侘びてた" (was waiting for your return).

• 〜ば

  ➔ Conditional (if)

  ➔ Expresses a conditional state or action, as in "もしも暮らしとは理想よりずっと忙しなく" (if life is indeed busier than ideal).

• 〜ことがある

  ➔ Sometimes; occasional

  ➔ Indicates that an action happens occasionally or has happened before, as in "あなたがいなくちゃ何にもないのと同じ" (without you, nothing is the same).