Spring of Life – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: Perfume

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the vibrant world of J-Pop with Perfume's 'Spring of Life'! This energetic track, filled with catchy lyrics and dynamic beats, offers a fantastic way to dive into the Japanese language and culture. Experience the joy and renewal of spring through Perfume's signature technopop sound and discover why this song marked a pivotal moment in their international career.

[English]

That's Spring of Life

Let's fall in a love that bursts with energy

Spring up, Speed up

Even if your schedule's full

Memories remain blank

In the end, it's all up to me

No point waiting for surprises

That's Spring of Life

Let's fall in a love that bursts with energy

Spring up, Speed up

Dance for Joy, with an electrifying rhythm

I want to make my heart dance so much it shivers, let's start now

Spring up, Speed up, let's fall in love

There’s no reason it shouldn’t be happening

Feeling unsatisfied, it's all because of how I feel

Hey, in the end,

it’s all up to myself

Waiting for a south wind won't change anything

That's Spring of Life

Let's fall in a love that bursts with energy

Spring up, Speed up

Dance for Joy, with tears overflowing

It's a miracle that starts suddenly

Jump for Joy

Let's fall in a love that bursts with energy

Spring up, Speed up

Dance for Joy, with a lively rhythm

I want to make my heart dance so much it shivers, let's start now

Spring up, Speed up, let's fall in love

...

That's Spring of Life

Let's fall in a love that bursts with energy

Spring up, Speed up

Dance for Joy, with tears overflowing

It's a miracle that starts suddenly

Jump for Joy

Let's fall in a love that bursts with energy

Spring up, Speed up

Dance for Joy, with a lively rhythm

I want to make my heart dance so much it shivers, let's start now

Spring up, Speed up, let's fall in love

...

[Japanese]

そう Spring of Life

弾けるような 恋をしようよ

Spring up Speed up

スケジュールは 埋まっていても

思い出は空白のままで

結局はそう 自分次第だし

サプライズを待っていてもしょうがないから

そう Spring of Life

弾けるような 恋をしようよ

Spring up Speed up

Dance for Joy 弾けるリズム

震えるほどに 心躍らせたいの 始めようよ

Spring up Speed up 恋しようよ

なんにもない はずはないのに

もの足りない 気持ちのせい

ねえ 結局はそう

自分次第だし

南風を待ってても変わらない

そう Spring of Life

弾けるような 恋をしようよ

Spring up Speed up

Dance for Joy こぼれる涙

それは突然 始まる奇跡に

Jump for Joy

弾けるような 恋をしようよ

Spring up Speed up

Dance for Joy 弾けるリズム

震えるほどに 心躍らせたいの 始めようよ

Spring up Speed up 恋しようよ

そう Spring of Life

弾けるような 恋をしようよ

Spring up Speed up

Dance for Joy こぼれる涙

それは突然 始まる奇跡に

Jump for Joy

弾けるような 恋をしようよ

Spring up Speed up

Dance for Joy 弾けるリズム

震えるほどに 心躍らせたいの 始めようよ

Spring up Speed up 恋しようよ

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
春 (spring) /haru/ A1	noun - the season after winter and before summer
恋 (love) /koi/ A2	noun - a strong feeling of affection
心 (heart) /kokoro/ A2	noun - the organ that pumps blood, or the center of emotions
リズム (rhythm) /rizumu/ B1	noun - a strong, regular repeated pattern of movement or sound
驚き (surprise) /odoroki/ B2	noun - an unexpected event or fact
奇跡 (miracle) /kiseki/ C1	noun - an extraordinary event that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws
始める (begin) /hajimeru/ B1	verb - to start or commence
踊る (dance) /odoru/ A2	verb - to move rhythmically to music
涙 (tears) /namida/ A2	noun - the clear liquid that comes from your eyes when you cry
空白 (blank) /kuuhaku/ B2	noun - a space or a gap where something is missing
気持ち (feeling) /kimochi/ B1	noun - an emotional state or reaction
待つ (wait) /matsu/ A1	verb - to stay in one place until something happens
変わる (change) /kawaru/ B1	verb - to make or become different
埋まる (fill) /umaru/ B2	verb - to be filled or covered
速い (fast) /hayai/ A2	adjective - moving or capable of moving at high speed

Key Grammar Structures

• よう

  ➔ Expressing a desire or intention, similar to 'let's' or 'shall' in English.

  ➔ The particle "よう" is used after the verb to indicate a desire or suggestion, such as "弾けるよう" meaning "to be able to jump/play" with a desire to do so.

• 速度

  ➔ Noun meaning "speed"; often used with verbs or adjectives to describe increasing or fast-paced actions.

  ➔ The word "速度" is a noun meaning "speed". It is used here metaphorically to signify increased pace or energy, as in "Spring up Speed up".

• 空白

  ➔ Noun meaning "blank space" or "gap"; used to describe emptiness or missing parts.

  ➔ The term "空白" refers to a "blank" or "empty space". It symbolizes missing or unfilled parts, often used metaphorically for gaps in memories or things left unsaid.

• 待っていても

  ➔ Conjunction + te form of "待つ" (to wait) + ても (even if) indicating concession or 'even if waiting'.

  ➔ The phrase "待っていても" combines the te-form of "待つ" (to wait) with "ても" to express "even if I wait" or "even if you wait" with a sense of concession.

• 始めようよ

  ➔ Volitional form of "始める" (to begin), inviting or suggesting to start something together.

  ➔ The phrase "始めようよ" uses the volitional form "始めよう" of "始める" (to begin), combined with "よ" to encourage or invite someone to start something together.