Sweet Refrain – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: Perfume

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Perfume's "Sweet Refrain" and explore the fusion of J-pop with dubstep influences. This track offers a glimpse into modern Japanese music production and quirky lyrical themes, perfect for those looking to expand their linguistic and cultural horizons.

[English]

Things I've forgotten for years

Suddenly reminded by some little thing

Even now, that dream I saw that day

Is it still smoldering inside?

I'm sure it's not a mistake, the same thing again

In the end, it's happening, changing form

Create miracles, make your feelings come alive

I can't stay like this

Tomorrow is full of possibilities

My feelings are surely speeding up

My heart's spinning about 12,000 times

And when that moment comes, connecting to the next, cutting through the wind

Things that seem impossible

Keep repeating again and again, still

Can't overtake, I want to reach you

Yes, Sweet Refrain

Yes, Sweet, Sweet Refrain

Like that guy in the salad (like that)

Even if I remove it, the scent won't go away (won't go away)

I'm worried about you and the person before you

And I can't sleep (can't sleep)

Just believing it's a simple misunderstanding

I'm tired of pretending not to care

Create miracles, make your feelings come alive

I can't stay like this

Tomorrow is full of possibilities

My feelings are surely speeding up

My heart's spinning about 12,000 times

And when that moment comes, connecting to the next, cutting through the wind

Things that seem impossible

Keep repeating again and again, still

Can't overtake, I want to reach you

Yes, Sweet Refrain

Yes, Sweet, Sweet Refrain

Sweet, Sweet Refrain Refrain

Refrain Refrain Refrain Refrain

Refrain Refrain Refrain

Refrain Refrain Refrain

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[Japanese]

何年も忘れてたことが

何かの拍子 急に思い出す

あの日見た夢が今でも

燻っているのかしら

間違いじゃないよ 同じコトを

結局はしてる 形変えて

起こるミラクル 起こせ想い

このままじゃ いけない

明日がいっぱい

気持ちはきっと加速して

心が12000回転くらい

越えた頃 次につながる 風を切って

まさかというようなことを

次々と繰り返してきて まだ

追い越せない 届けたいの

そう Sweet Refrain

そう Sweet, Sweet Refrain

サラダの中のあいつみたい (みたい)

取り除いても 匂いが消えない (消えない)

キミと前の人のことが

気になって (気になって) 眠れないわ

ただの勘違い だと信じて

気にしないフリは もう疲れた

起こるミラクル 起こせ想い

このままじゃ いけない

明日がいっぱい

気持ちはきっと加速して

心が12000回転くらい

越えた頃 次につながる 風を切って

まさかというようなことを

次々と繰り返してきて まだ

追い越せない 届けたいの

そう Sweet Refrain

そう Sweet Sweet Refrain

Sweet Sweet Refrain Refrain

Refrain Refrain Refrain Refrain

Refrain Refrain Refrain

Refrain Refrain Refrain

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
思い出す /omoidasu/ B1	verb - to remember
夢 /yume/ A2	noun - dream
気持ち /kimochi/ B1	noun - feeling
心 /kokoro/ A2	noun - heart
風 /kaze/ A2	noun - wind
ミラクル /mirakuru/ B2	noun - miracle
加速 /kasoku/ B2	noun - acceleration
届く /todoku/ B1	verb - to reach
追い越す /oikosu/ B2	verb - to overtake
形 /katachi/ A2	noun - shape
同じ /onaji/ A1	adjective - same
疲れる /tsukareru/ B1	verb - to get tired
思い /omoi/ B1	noun - thought
拍子 /hyouji/ B2	noun - timing
勘違い /kanchigai/ B2	noun - misunderstanding

Key Grammar Structures

• ことが忘れてた

  ➔ Usage of the te-form + 'た' to indicate a completed action

  ➔ This pattern indicates that the action of 'forgetting' has been completed.

• 心が12000回転くらい

  ➔ Using the noun + 'くらい' to indicate approximation or extent

  ➔ This phrase emphasizes that the heart is spinning around approximately 12,000 times, showing a high level of emotion or excitement.

• 越えた頃

  ➔ Use of the past tense + 頃 to indicate a time around or when something happens

  ➔ It means 'around the time when' or 'when roughly', indicating an approximate timeframe.

• 繰り返してきて

  ➔ The te-form of '繰り返す' + 'きて', indicating ongoing or repeated actions up to now

  ➔ It shows that the action of 'repeating' has been ongoing up to the present moment.

• 届けたいの

  ➔ Use of the verb '届ける' in the volitional form + の, expressing desire or intent

  ➔ It expresses the speaker's desire or intention to deliver or convey something.

• 形変えて

  ➔ The te-form of '形変える', meaning 'to change shape or form', used with ongoing or subsequent action

  ➔ It indicates the action of 'changing shape' in the context of ongoing or subsequent transformations.

• 想い

  ➔ Noun meaning 'feelings', 'thoughts', or 'wishes', often used with verbs expressing desire or action

  ➔ It refers to inner feelings or desires that motivate actions or thoughts expressed in the song.