Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the world of Japanese music and anime with King Gnu's electrifying song "SPECIALZ"! As the powerful opening theme for "Jujutsu Kaisen: Shibuya Incident," this track offers a unique blend of J-Rock and experimental sounds. Learning the lyrics will not only expose you to compelling Japanese phrases and cultural references, but also to King Gnu's distinctive musical style, characterized by its unsettling yet captivating energy. Explore the blend of Japanese and English, and discover what makes this song a truly "special" experience for language learners and music enthusiasts alike.
Key Vocabulary
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踊りましょう (odorimashou) /o.do.ɾi.ma.ɕoː/ A2 |
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東京 (Toukyou) /toː.kʲoː/ A1 |
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足掻きましょう (agakimashou) /a.ɡa.ki.ma.ɕoː/ B2 |
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悪い (warui) /ɰa.ɾɯ.i/ A2 |
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愛 (ai) /ai/ A2 |
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燃える (moeru) /mo.e.ɾɯ/ B1 |
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走り (hashiri) /ha.ɕi.ɾi/ A2 |
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無茶苦茶 (muchakucha) /mɯ.t͡ɕa.kɯ.t͡ɕa/ B2 |
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一生 (isshou) /is.ɕoː/ A2 |
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迷宮 (meikyuu) /meː.kʲɯː/ B2 |
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廻遊 (kaiyuu) /ka.i.jɯː/ C1 |
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眩暈 (memai) /me.ma.i/ B2 |
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世界 (sekai) /se.ka.i/ A1 |
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堪えましょう (tae-mashou) /ta.e.ma.ɕoː/ B2 |
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荒れ (are) /a.ɾe/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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今際の際際で踊りましょう
➔ Volitional form (ましょう)
➔ Expresses intention, invitation, or suggestion. "踊りましょう" means "Let's dance".
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往生際の際際で足掻きましょう
➔ Volitional form (ましょう)
➔ Same as above, but "足掻きましょう" means "Let's struggle/resist".
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お行儀の悪い面も見せてよ
➔ Te-form + よ (よ)
➔ "見せてよ" implies a request with a slight emphasis or desire. It's a more casual way of saying "show me". The "よ" particle adds emphasis.
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如何痴れ者も 如何余所者も
➔ も (mo) - also, too, even
➔ The particle "も" is used to indicate "also", "too", or "even". Here, it's used to emphasize that both "idiots" and "outsiders" are included. "Even idiots, even outsiders".
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無茶苦茶にしてくれないかい？
➔ Potential form + くれる (kureru) + かい (kai)
➔ "してくれる" expresses someone doing something for the speaker's benefit. The potential form "できる" (dekiru) combined with this indicates if someone *can* do something for the speaker. "〜くれないかい" is a very casual, slightly demanding request. It translates to something like "Won't you mess it up (for me)?"
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一切を存分に喰らい尽くして
➔ Te-form of verbs to connect actions (喰らい尽くして)
➔ The te-form of a verb connects it to another verb, adjective, or clause. Here, "喰らい尽くして" connects to a subsequent action (implied). It implies an action happening *after* completely devouring everything.
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冷静と俯瞰は御法度です
➔ Noun + は + 御法度です (gohatto desu) - is prohibited
➔ "御法度です" is a polite and somewhat formal way of saying something is prohibited or forbidden. It's used here to emphasize that being calm and detached are not allowed in this situation.
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自分を庇う言葉ばかりを いつまで言い聞かせるの？
➔ いつまで～の (Itu made ~ no?) - Until when? How long will you...? (rhetorical question)
➔ This sentence uses a rhetorical question to challenge someone's actions. "いつまで言い聞かせるの？" implies that the speaker thinks the other person should stop making excuses for themselves. The "の" adds a softer tone, making it less accusatory but still questioning.
