Sugar night – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: AKB48
• Album: 60thシングル「久しぶりのリップグロス」

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the vibrant world of J-Pop with AKB48's "Sugar Night," a catchy tune that encapsulates the energy of youth and the thrill of prom night. This song offers a glimpse into contemporary Japanese music and culture, perfect for language learners interested in modern slang and cultural contexts.

[English]

Sugar night, hey!

Su-su-su-su-su, sugar night, hey!

Sugar night, hey!

Su-su-su-su-su, sugar night, hey!

...

Prom night is your last chance

I’ve never asked if you have a boyfriend

Hey, where should I start talking to you?

With so many people around, I can't get up the courage

Ah, ah, are you giving up now?

Ah, ah, I gotta do something or it won’t start

Ah, ah, instead of standing around helplessly

Maybe I’ll toss a peanut or something

Oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh

Forcing myself closer to you

Oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh

Made a gesture to invite you to dance

Dance like talkin', if we catch the rhythm

Dance like talkin', feelings that connect

I’ve been thinking about you so much, why is that?

First time, oh yeah

Dance like talkin', even now

Really, this is the last I love you

The happiest moment right now, in the whole world, I’m so happy

Ma-ma-ma, let’s lock rock'n'roll into my eyelids

Sugar night, hey!

Su-su-su-su-su, sugar night, hey!

Sugar night, hey!

Su-su-su-su-su, sugar night, hey!

The school’s most popular Madonna

Competitors everywhere I turn

But maybe I’ll get just one chance?

Even if I feel embarrassed, graduation is near

Ah, ah, let’s go all in, risk it all

Ah, ah, take bold actions

Ah, ah, if you’ll regret, then

Tear me to shreds and forget about it

Oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh

Suddenly holding hands

Oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh

Let’s spend this intense night together

Have a good time! The best moment

Have a good time! An amazing love

I wonder if you started to like me even a little?

Moonlight, oh yeah

Have a good time! Feeling like a dream

I might just lose it, I miss you!

Looking back, I’m probably shining the most right now

Ma-ma-ma, truly, oh, I won’t forget it

...

No matter what the outcome is

Better than being anxious without confessing

One day, when I look back

Sweet and bitter, everything’s okay

Dance like talkin', catch the rhythm

Dance like talkin', feelings that connect

I’ve been thinking about you so much, why is that?

First time, oh yeah

Dance like talkin', even now

Really, this is the last I love you

The happiest moment right now, in the whole world, I’m so happy

Ma-ma-ma, let’s lock rock'n'roll into my eyelids

Sugar night, hey!

Su-su-su-su-su, sugar night, hey!

Sugar night, hey!

Su-su-su-su-su, sugar night, hey!

Tu-lu-lu-lu

...

[Japanese]

Sugar night, hey!

Su-su-su-su-su, sugar night, hey!

Sugar night, hey!

Su-su-su-su-su, sugar night, hey!

プロムの夜が最後のチャンス

彼氏はいるか 聞いたことないよ

ねえ どこで話しかけりゃいいんだ?

こんなに人がいちゃ言い出せないし

Ah, ah 諦めるのか?

Ah, ah なんかしなきゃ始まんない

Ah, ah 手をこまねいてるより

ピーナッツでも投げてみようか

Oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh

無理して君のとこまで近づいて

Oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh

踊ろうぜってジェスチャーをした

Dance like talkin' リズムに乗れば

Dance like talkin' 通じる気持ち

君のこと こんなにも思っていたのになぜだろう

First time, oh yeah

Dance like talkin' 今さらでも

ホントにこれが最後の I love you

世界中で一番 今この瞬間 僕は幸せだ

Ma-ma-ma 瞼にロックンロール 焼き付けよう

Sugar night, hey!

Su-su-su-su-su, sugar night, hey!

Sugar night, hey!

Su-su-su-su-su, sugar night, hey!

学校中の人気のマドンナ

あっちこっちに ライバルだらけさ

だけど ワンチャンくらいないかね?

恥なんかかいたって卒業だし

Ah, ah イチかバチかで

Ah, ah 大胆に行動しよう

Ah, ah 後悔するなら

木っ端微塵で涙を飲もう

Oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh

いきなり手なんか繋いじゃって

Oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh

濃厚な夜 過ごそうじゃないか

Have a good time! 最高のひととき

Have a good time! Amazing な恋

僕のこと ちょっとくらい好きになってくれたかなあ

Moonlight, oh yeah

Have a good time! 夢見てるような

もうどうにかなっちゃいそうな I miss you!

振り返ってみた時 誰よりきっと 今が輝いてる

Ma-ma-ma マジだよ oh ゲロッパ 忘れないよ

結果がどうであったって

告白しないで悶々ってするより

いつか思い出してみれば

甘くて苦くてすべて okay

Dance like talkin' リズムに乗れば

Dance like talkin' 通じる気持ち

君のこと こんなにも思っていたのになぜだろう

First time, oh yeah

Dance like talkin' 今さらでも

ホントにこれが最後の I love you

世界中で一番 今この瞬間 僕は幸せだ

Ma-ma-ma 瞼にロックンロール 焼き付けよう

Sugar night, hey!

Su-su-su-su-su, sugar night, hey!

Sugar night, hey!

Su-su-su-su-su, sugar night, hey!

Tu-lu-lu-lu

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
夜 /や/ A1	noun - night
チャンス /ちゃんす/ B1	noun - chance
話す /はなす/ A2	verb - to speak
思う /おもう/ A2	verb - to think
行動 /こうどう/ B2	noun - action
涙 /なみだ/ B1	noun - tears
恋 /こい/ B1	noun - love
瞬間 /しゅんかん/ B2	noun - moment
幸せ /しあわせ/ A2	noun - happiness
夢 /ゆめ/ A1	noun - dream
最後 /さいご/ B1	adjective - last
近づく /ちかづく/ B2	verb - to approach
踊る /おどる/ A2	verb - to dance
思い出 /おもいで/ B1	noun - memory
告白 /こくはく/ B2	noun - confession
甘い /あまい/ A2	adjective - sweet
苦い /にがい/ B1	adjective - bitter

Key Grammar Structures

• 〜たい

  ➔ Expresses desire or want to do something.

  ➔ The phrase "行きたい" (ikitai) means "want to go".

• 〜ながら

  ➔ Indicates doing two actions simultaneously, like 'while doing...'.

  ➔ The phrase "Dance like talkin'" implies doing something while engaging with music.

• 〜でしょう / だろう

  ➔ Indicates conjecture or assumption, similar to 'probably' or 'should'.

  ➔ The phrase "僕は幸せだ" (I am happy) is a declaration of feeling, not conjecture.

• 〜までに

  ➔ Indicates a deadline or a point in time before which something happens.

  ➔ The expression "最後のチャンス" (last chance) sets a deadline for action.

• 〜しなきゃ / 〜なくちゃ

  ➔ Equivalent to 'must' or 'have to'; expressing obligation or necessity.

  ➔ The phrase "諦めるのか?" suggests a decision whether to give up or not.

• 〜とする / 〜とした

  ➔ Indicates trying to do something or making an attempt, often expressed with 'try to'.

  ➔ The phrase "無理して君のとこまで近づいて" suggests trying to approach someone despite difficulties.

• 〜じゃないか

  ➔ Used for rhetorical questions or expressing assumption, similar to 'isn't it?' or 'aren't they?'.

  ➔ The phrase "今が輝いてる" can be understood as 'Now is shining', emphasizing the present moment.