Stand By Me – English Lyrics

• By: Stereopony

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the emotive world of Stereopony's "Stand By Me," a compelling J-Rock track that beautifully captures themes of unwavering support and enduring bonds. As the ending theme for the popular anime *Eureka Seven: AO*, this song offers a unique opportunity to learn Japanese phrases related to comfort, loyalty, and perseverance through its poignant lyrics and powerful melodies. Discover how its raw emotion and heartfelt message resonate, making it a special piece for language learners and music enthusiasts alike.

[English]

高鳴る心臓の声は

いつしか心地良く馴染んでいて

風が強く吹いていても

目をつむらないで いつだって前を向くよ

泣きたくなったら 思い出して

黙って誓い合った約束を

旅立つひな鳥の唄

今もまだ上手く飛べないけれど

巡り巡る時を越え ひたすらに

繋いだ手をたどってく

重なる感情の波を

紡いで きつく結びつけた

気付かぬまま向けられてた

やさしい眼差しが 今だって胸を突くよ

かばい合ったから 見失った

自分だけが知り得る目的地

旅立つひな鳥たちは

群れる事なく それぞれの場所へ

孤独の意味を知ったら なおさらに

繋がれると信じてる

隣にいてよ

君の温もりが

伝わるよ 今

旅立つひな鳥の唄

今もまだ上手く飛べないけれど

巡り巡る時を越え ひたすらに

繋いだ手をたどって

So I never let you go!! 言葉は

空に消えてくばかりだとしても

散らばる光の中で 迷わずに

君を探し出せるから

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
heart /hɑːrt/ A2	noun - the organ that pumps blood through the body
voice /vɔɪs/ A2	noun - sound produced by humans when speaking or singing
wind /wɪnd/ A2	noun - natural movement of air verb - to twist or coil
tear /tɪər/ B1	noun - drop of liquid from the eye verb - to rip apart or split
shine /ʃaɪn/ B2	verb - to produce light
fly /flaɪ/ A2	verb - to move through the air using wings noun - an insect that can fly
hope /hoʊp/ B1	noun - feeling that what is wanted will happen verb - to desire or wish for something
dream /driːm/ B2	noun - thoughts during sleep or desired goals verb - to imagine or hope for something
believe /bɪˈliːv/ B2	verb - to accept as true
migrate /ˈmaɪgreɪt/ C1	verb - to move from one place to another
destiny /ˈdɛstɪni/ C2	noun - the events that will necessarily happen in the future; fate
connect /kəˈnɛkt/ B2	verb - to join or link together

Key Grammar Structures

• 高鳴る心臓の声は

  ➔ Noun + の + Noun (possessive)

  ➔ The phrase "高鳴る心臓の声" translates to "the voice of the beating heart," indicating possession.

• 泣きたくなったら 思い出して

  ➔ Verb stem + たくなる (to want to do)

  ➔ The phrase "泣きたくなったら" means "if you want to cry," expressing a desire.

• 今もまだ上手く飛べないけれど

  ➔ Verb + けれど (but)

  ➔ The phrase "上手く飛べないけれど" translates to "I still can't fly well, but..." indicating contrast.

• 隣にいてよ

  ➔ Verb + て (te-form) + よ (emphasis)

  ➔ The phrase "隣にいてよ" means "stay by my side," with an emphasis on the request.

• 君を探し出せるから

  ➔ Verb + ことができる (to be able to do)

  ➔ The phrase "君を探し出せる" means "I can find you," indicating ability.