Somewhere Near Marseilles - マルセイユ辺り - (Sci-Fi Edit) – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: 宇多田ヒカル
• Album: SCIENCE FICTION

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Hikaru Utada's "Somewhere Near Marseilles -マルセイユ辺り- (Sci-Fi Edit)" to explore a captivating blend of J-pop, house, and acid house genres. This song offers a unique opportunity for language learners, as Utada effortlessly switches between Japanese and English lyrics, providing exposure to both languages within a single, emotionally rich narrative about love and longing. Its intricate production and compelling story make it a special track for both music lovers and those keen to immerse themselves in a bilingual musical experience.

[English]

Give me something strong enough

Give me something strong enough

Maybe I'm afraid of love

Say I'm not the only one, only one

Say I'm not the only one

Say I'm not the only one, only one

Say I'm not the only one

Say I'm not the only one, only one, ah

...

I'm in London, you're in Paris

So shall we try to plan a rendezvous vacay?

We can pick a spot with easy access

Maybe somewhere near Marseilles

Somewhere near Marseilles, yeah yeah

Let's go fast, then go slow

Not too far, not too close

...

Give me something strong enough

Give me something strong enough

Maybe I'm afraid of love

Say I'm not the only one, only one

Say I'm not the only one

Say I'm not the only one, only one

Say I'm not the only one

Say I'm not the only one, only one

In the twilight

In the sunshine

In the twilight

In the sunshine

I'm in London, you're in Paris

So I want to meet up this summer

A place that's easy to get to would be nice

Somewhere near Marseilles

Somewhere near Marseilles, yeah yeah

I'm in London, you're in Paris

So shall we try to plan a rendezvous vacay?

We can pick a spot with easy access

Maybe somewhere near Marseilles

Somewhere near Marseilles, yeah yeah

Let's go fast, then go slow

Not too far, not too close

I'm gonna give it to you

I'll get a room with a view

I'm gonna give it to you

I'll get a room with a view

I'm gonna give it to you

I'll get a room with a view

I'm gonna give it to you

I'll get a room with a view

Let's go fast, then go slow

Not too far, not too close

...

One room with an ocean view

Ocean view, reservation

One room with an ocean view

Reservation, reservation

...

I'm gonna give it to you

I'll get a room with a view

I'm gonna give it to you

I'll get a room with a view

I'm gonna give it to you

I'll get a room with a view

I'm gonna give it to you

I'll get a room with a view

Let's go fast, then go slow

Not too far, not too close

I'm gonna give it to you

I'll get a room with a view

I'm gonna give it to you

I'll get a room with a view

I'm gonna give it to you

I'll get a room with a view

I'm gonna give it to you

I'll get a room with a view

Let's go fast, then go slow

Not too far, not too close

I'm gonna give it to you

I'll get a room with a view

I'm gonna give it to you

I'll get a room with a view

I'm gonna give it to you

I'll get a room with a view

I'm gonna give it to you

I'll get a room with a view

Let's go fast, then go slow

Not too far, not too close

I'm gonna give it to you

I'll get a room with a view

I'm gonna give it to you

I'll get a room with a view

I'm gonna give it to you

I'll get a room with a view

I'm gonna give it to you

I'll get a room with a view

...

[Japanese]

Give me something strong enough

Give me something strong enough

Maybe I'm afraid of love

Say I'm not the only one, only one

Say I'm not the only one

Say I'm not the only one, only one

Say I'm not the only one

Say I'm not the only one, only one, ah

I'm in London, you're in Paris

So shall we try to plan a rendezvous vacay?

We can pick a spot with easy access

Maybe somewhere near Marseilles

Somewhere near Marseilles, yeah yeah

Let's go fast, then go slow

Not too far, not too close

Give me something strong enough

Give me something strong enough

Maybe I'm afraid of love

Say I'm not the only one, only one

Say I'm not the only one

Say I'm not the only one, only one

Say I'm not the only one

Say I'm not the only one, only one

In the twilight

In the sunshine

In the twilight

In the sunshine

ぼくはロンドン、君はパリ

この夏合流したいね

行きやすいとこがいいね

マルセイユ辺り

Somewhere near Marseilles, yeah yeah

I'm in London, you're in Paris

So shall we try to plan a rendezvous vacay?

We can pick a spot with easy access

Maybe somewhere near Marseilles

Somewhere near Marseilles, yeah yeah

Let's go fast, then go slow

Not too far, not too close

I'm gonna give it to you

I'll get a room with a view

I'm gonna give it to you

I'll get a room with a view

I'm gonna give it to you

I'll get a room with a view

I'm gonna give it to you

I'll get a room with a view

Let's go fast, then go slow

Not too far, not too close

オーシャンビューの部屋一つ

オーシャンビュー 予約

オーシャンビューの部屋一つ

予約 予約

I'm gonna give it to you

I'll get a room with a view

I'm gonna give it to you

I'll get a room with a view

I'm gonna give it to you

I'll get a room with a view

I'm gonna give it to you

I'll get a room with a view

Let's go fast, then go slow

Not too far, not too close

I'm gonna give it to you

I'll get a room with a view

I'm gonna give it to you

I'll get a room with a view

I'm gonna give it to you

I'll get a room with a view

I'm gonna give it to you

I'll get a room with a view

Let's go fast, then go slow

Not too far, not too close

I'm gonna give it to you

I'll get a room with a view

I'm gonna give it to you

I'll get a room with a view

I'm gonna give it to you

I'll get a room with a view

I'm gonna give it to you

I'll get a room with a view

Let's go fast, then go slow

Not too far, not too close

I'm gonna give it to you

I'll get a room with a view

I'm gonna give it to you

I'll get a room with a view

I'm gonna give it to you

I'll get a room with a view

I'm gonna give it to you

I'll get a room with a view

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
rendezvous /ˈrɒndɪvuː/ B2	noun - a meeting or appointment, especially a secret one
vacay /vəˈkeɪ/ B1	noun - a vacation
access /ˈæksɛs/ B1	noun - the means or opportunity to approach or enter a place
twilight /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/ B2	noun - the time of day when the sun is below the horizon
sunshine /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/ A2	noun - the warm and bright light of the sun
view /vjuː/ A2	noun - a sight or prospect of something
ocean /ˈoʊʃən/ A2	noun - a very large body of saltwater
room /ruːm/ A1	noun - a space in a building for a particular purpose
fast /fæst/ A1	adverb - moving or able to move quickly
slow /sloʊ/ A1	adverb - moving or able to move slowly
afraid /əˈfreɪd/ A2	adjective - feeling fear or anxiety
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - a strong feeling of affection
strong /strɔŋ/ A2	adjective - having a great deal of power or strength
Marseilles /mɑːrˈseɪ/ C1	proper noun - a city in southern France
London /ˈlʌndən/ B1	proper noun - the capital city of England
Paris /ˈpærɪs/ B1	proper noun - the capital city of France

Key Grammar Structures

• Give me something strong enough

  ➔ Use of the adjective 'strong enough' to indicate sufficiency

  ➔ The phrase 'strong enough' combines an adjective with 'enough' to express sufficiency.

• Say I'm not the only one

  ➔ Use of the present tense 'am' with 'I'm' to express current state or belief

  ➔ The phrase 'I'm not the only one' uses the present tense of 'to be' to describe a current belief or situation.

• We can pick a spot with easy access

  ➔ Use of modal 'can' + base verb 'pick' to express possibility or ability

  ➔ The modal 'can' indicates ability or possibility, followed by the base form of the verb.

• Maybe I'm afraid of love

  ➔ Use of 'maybe' to express possibility or uncertainty

  ➔ The word 'maybe' introduces a statement about possibility or uncertainty.

• Let's go fast, then go slow

  ➔ Imperative form 'Let's' + base verb to make suggestions or proposals

  ➔ 'Let's' is a contraction of 'let us' and is used with the base form of a verb to make suggestions.

• I'll get a room with a view

  ➔ Use of 'I'll' (I will) + base form of verb to express future intention or promise

  ➔ The phrase 'I'll get' uses 'I will' contracted as 'I'll' to indicate a future action or decision.