The Beginning – English Lyrics

• By: ONE OK ROCK

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the electrifying world of ONE OK ROCK with "The Beginning," a captivating song that will not only energize you but also offer a fantastic gateway into the Japanese rock sound. Its blend of powerful Japanese and English lyrics, rich emotional depth, and connection to the hit "Rurouni Kenshin" film make it a perfect choice for understanding the band's artistry and the nuances of Japanese and English musical expression. Get ready to experience a song that's both a global rock anthem and a heartfelt narrative of resilience!

[English]

Just give me a reason

To keep my heart beating

Don't worry it's safe right here in my arms

As the world falls apart around us

All we can do is hold on, hold on

...

Take my hand

And bring me back

...

I risk everything if it's for you

I whisper into the night

Telling me it's not my time and don't give up

I've never stood up before this time

でも 譲れないもの 握ったこの手は離さない

So stand up, stand up (Just gotta keep on running)

Wake up, wake up (Just tell me how I can)

Never give up

狂おしいほど切ないの艶麗

Just tell me why baby

They might call me crazy

For saying I'd fight until there is no more

愁いを含んだ閃光眼光は感覚的衝動

Blinded, I can't see the end

So where do I begin?

...

Say another word, I can't hear you

The silence between us

なにもないように映ってるだけ

I take this chance that I make you mine

ただ隠せないもの飾ったように見せかけてる

So stand up, stand up (Just gotta keep on running)

Wake up, wake up (Just tell me how I can)

Never give up

悲しみと切なさの艶麗

Just give me a reason

To keep my heart beating

Don't worry it's safe right here in my arms

くだけて泣いて咲いて散ったらこの思いは

So blinded I can't see the end

Look how far we made it

The pain i can't escape it

このままじゃまだ終わらせることはできないでしょ

何度くたばりそうでも朽ち果てようとも終わりはないさ

So where do I begin?

...

握りしめた失わぬようにと...

手を広げればこぼれ落ちそうで

失うものなどなかった日々の惰性を捨てて

君を...

Just tell me why baby

They might call me crazy

For saying I'd fight until there is no more

愁いを含んだ閃光眼光は感覚的衝動

Blinded, I can't see the end

Look how far we made it

The pain i can't escape it

このままじゃまだ終わらせることはできないでしょ

何度くたばりそうでも朽ち果てようとも

終わりはないさ

It finally begins.

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
reason /ˈriː.zən/ B1	noun - a cause or explanation for an action or event
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - the organ in your chest that sends the blood around your body
world /wɜːrld/ A1	noun - the earth and all the people, places, and things on it
risk /rɪsk/ B2	verb - to expose to danger or harm
whisper /ˈwɪs.pɚ/ B1	verb - to speak very softly
stand /stænd/ A2	verb - to be in an upright position
begin /bɪˈɡɪn/ A1	verb - to start
pain /peɪn/ A2	noun - physical suffering or discomfort
crazy /ˈkreɪ.zi/ B1	adjective - mentally deranged; insane
silent /ˈsaɪ.lənt/ B2	adjective - not making or accompanied by any sound
chance /tʃæns/ B1	noun - a possibility of something happening
escape /ɪˈskeɪp/ B2	verb - to break free from confinement or control
blinded /ˈblaɪn.dɪd/ B2	verb - to make someone unable to see
hold /hoʊld/ A2	verb - to grasp or carry with one's hands
fight /faɪt/ A2	verb - to use physical force to try to hurt someone

Key Grammar Structures

• To keep my heart beating

  ➔ Infinitive of purpose (to + verb)

  ➔ "To keep" indicates the purpose or goal of the action.

• All we can do is hold on

  ➔ Modal verb + base verb (can do)

  ➔ "Can do" expresses ability or possibility.

• I risk everything if it's for you

  ➔ Conditional sentence with 'if' (if it's for you)

  ➔ 'If' introduces a conditional clause indicating the condition for risking everything.

• I whisper into the night

  ➔ Verb + preposition + noun (whisper into)

  ➔ 'Whisper into' shows the direction or target of the action.

• Never give up

  ➔ Imperative sentence (give up)

  ➔ Imperative form used to give a direct command or encouragement.

• Blinded, I can't see the end

  ➔ Passive or adjective + clause (Blinded, I can't see)

  ➔ 'Blinded' is used as an adjective describing the subject's state, leading into the main clause.

• And bring me back

  ➔ Imperative with the verb 'bring' (bring me back)

  ➔ 'Bring' is used as a direct command or plea, often in imperative form.