是非に及ばず – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: 乃木坂46

Lyrics & Translation

This song is an excellent way to learn formal and historical Japanese idioms. By listening to 'Zehi ni oyobazu,' you can explore the nuanced way Japanese culture expresses resignation and stoicism, while improving your listening skills through Nogizaka46's clear and emotive vocal style.

[English]

Composition: you-me/APAZZI(THE SIGNALIGHTS)

Lyrics: Yasushi Akimoto

Arrangement: APAZZI

Producer: Yasushi Akimoto

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In the middle of the night, I ask the AI,

"How did I do today?"

It critiques me, objectively and dispassionately,

Hitting right where it hurts.

I can't accept it,

But don't go complaining about it;

Nothing's going to change now anyway.

It's pointless to argue—just brace yourself.

There's no use making excuses now.

Praise yourself for having made it this far.

If you messed up, well, that's fine too.

It's pointless to argue—close your eyes,

Exhale slowly, and steel your resolve.

It's uncool to be thrashing about.

You messed up, so what happens next?

If I rely on AI for everything,

I lose the ability to think for myself.

If I only look for the "right" answer, I'll never learn.

The shortcuts I took just left me lost.

Can't something be done about it?

Nothing can be done about it.

Even if you try to run, the result is the same.

Choose your own future for yourself.

If you've done all you can, you won't have any regrets.

That's what it means to reach this state of mind.

If you want to keep dragging it out, stay right here.

When you're abandoned by luck and look up at the sky,

A refreshing breeze starts to blow.

The clouds I'd been chasing forever vanish.

Let's make up our minds at this very moment.

Who cares about keeping up appearances?

All those past errors,

They were just the adults' self-satisfaction anyway.

That naive kid I used to be,

You won't ever forget this, will you?

It's pointless to argue.

It's pointless to argue—brace yourself.

There's no use making excuses now.

Praise yourself for having made it this far.

If you messed up, well, that's fine too.

It's pointless to argue—close your eyes,

Exhale slowly, and steel your resolve.

It's uncool to be thrashing about.

You messed up, so what happens next?

[Japanese]

作曲 : you-me/APAZZI(THE SIGNALIGHTS)

作词：秋元康

编曲：APAZZI

制作人：秋元康

夜中になるとAIに聞く

今日の自分はどうだったのか

ダメ出し客観的に淡々と

痛いところを突かれた

納得いかない

愚痴とか言うなよ

今更何も変わりゃしないぜ

是非に及ばず腹を括れよ

四の五の言ってもしょうがないさ

ここまで頑張った自分を褒めろよ

やっちまたそれはそれでいい

是非に及ばず瞼を閉じて

息をゆっくり吐いて覚悟決めろ

ジタバタするなんて格好悪いぜ

やっちまたそれから

全てをAIに頼ってたら

自分じゃ何も考えられなくなった

正解ばっかりじゃ学習しない

近道した分迷子になる

どうにかなんないか

どうにもなんないよ

逃げようとしたって結果は同じだ

自分の未来は自分で選べ

やるだけやったら悔いは残らない

そう言う境地に越したってことさ

引きずりゃここでいろ

運に見放され空見上げりゃ

なんかスッキリした風が吹くよ

ずっと追いかけてた雲が消える

今のタイミング決心しよう

格好なんかいらない

これまでの失点

どうせ大人たちの自己満足

いい子だったあのバカチンよ

これだけは忘れねえだろ

是非に及ばず

是非に及ばず腹を括れよ

四の五の言ってもしょうがないさ

ここまで頑張った自分を褒めろよ

やっちまたそれはそれでいい

是非に及ばず瞼を閉じて

息をゆっくり吐いて覚悟決めろ

ジタバタするなんて格好悪いぜ

やっちまたそれから

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
是非に及ばず zehi ni oyobazu N1	adverbial phrase - It cannot be helped; unavoidable
腹を括れ hara o kukure N2	verb - to make up one's mind; to brace oneself
覚悟 kakugo N2	noun - resolution; preparedness
客観的 kyakkanteki N3	adjective - objective
淡々と tantanto N2	adverb - coolly; calmly; indifferently
納得 nattoku N3	noun/verb - understanding; consent
愚痴 guchi N2	noun - complaint; grumble
瞼 mabuta N2	noun - eyelid
格好悪い kakkou warui N4	adjective - uncool; shameful
正解 seikai N4	noun - correct answer
迷子 maigo N3	noun - lost child; getting lost
未来 mirai N5	noun - future
境地 kyouchi N1	noun - state of mind; situation
悔い kui N2	noun - regret; repentance
決心 kesshin N3	noun/verb - determination; resolution