Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the vibrant world of J-pop with IS:SUE's electrifying track, "THE FLASH GIRL"! This song is a powerful anthem of self-love and individuality, offering a fantastic opportunity to explore modern Japanese lyrical expression. Its dynamic vocals and bold message make it a compelling piece for anyone looking to connect with a song that celebrates being uniquely oneself.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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crave /kreɪv/ B1 |
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weird /wɪərd/ B1 |
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illuminate /ɪˈluːmɪneɪt/ C1 |
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ordinary /ˈɔːrdɪnəri/ B1 |
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curious /ˈkjʊəriəs/ B1 |
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unwavering /ʌnˈweɪvərɪŋ/ C1 |
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medals /ˈmɛdəlz/ B1 |
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determine /dɪˈtɜːrmɪn/ B2 |
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silhouette /ˌsɪluˈɛt/ C1 |
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mission /ˈmɪʃən/ B1 |
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pace /peɪs/ B1 |
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strangers /ˈstreɪndʒərz/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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No one understands
➔ Negative sentences with 'no one' + verb
➔ 'No one' is used to indicate that nobody is performing the action; it appears with the negative form of the verb.
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We came back
➔ Simple past tense to indicate a completed action
➔ The verb 'came' is the past tense of 'come', indicating the action happened in the past.
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Ready, IS:SUE is coming to you now
➔ Present continuous tense for an action happening now
➔ The phrase 'is coming' uses the present continuous tense to describe an action occurring in the present moment.
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I’m fighting and illuminating this moment
➔ Present participle used with 'be' to describe ongoing actions
➔ Using 'I’m fighting' and 'illuminating' shows ongoing actions in the present moment, emphasizing immediacy.
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Because I'm the only one who can determine
➔ Relative clause with 'who' to specify the subject
➔ 'Who can determine' is a relative clause specifying the person capable of making decisions.
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If you’re curious, will you come with us?
➔ First conditional for real possible future event
➔ The structure 'If + present simple, will + verb' expresses a possible future scenario dependent on a condition.
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Let’s call it fate
➔ Imperative form with 'let's' to make suggestions or proposals
➔ 'Let's call it fate' is a suggestion to refer to the situation as 'fate', using the imperative form with 'let's'.
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