天国 – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: Mrs. GREEN APPLE

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the poignant world of Mrs. GREEN APPLE's "天国" and discover its rich lyrical depth. This song offers an excellent opportunity for Japanese language learners to explore complex emotions and nuanced expressions, from powerful declarations of unforgiveness to bittersweet reflections on love and loss. The vivid imagery and emotional intensity make it a captivating piece for understanding authentic Japanese storytelling and vocal artistry. Listen closely to the raw and expressive delivery to grasp the subtle shades of meaning.

[English]

What if

If it were just my world, yeah

I wouldn’t have known how to hate anyone

I could’ve stayed unaware, but I just can’t

I just can’t

I can’t forgive you

The nights are just so long

People can’t let go completely

It’s so ugly

Even at this point, still

My heart is moved by the morning sun

If I were to hold you

It would be the end

I hate myself for believing in my own innocence

The days I loved you were more than anything

Precious, dear, painful, and miserable

What if

Back then, in the sunlight on the futon

Wrapped around you, so brave

If you had stayed just the way you were

How much

How much better it would’ve been

I’ll never know now

Ah, I’ll pick flowers again

Hands in hands

I’ll be there with you soon

Even if maggots infest my heart

The scent still lingers

The warmth of that day

I love you, ugly as it is

What should I do?

Just, somehow, now

Part of this grotesque pollution

Then, what should I do?

Should I just forget it all?

Yeah, let’s go home and kiss

What should I do?

What should I do?

This rotting body of mine

Please adorn it

Just don’t forget about me

If I were to hold you

It would be the end

I hate myself for believing in my own innocence

The days I loved you were more than anything

Precious, dear, painful, and miserable

Ah, I’ll pick flowers again

Hands in hands

I’ll be there with you soon

Even if maggots infest my heart

The scent still lingers

The warmth of that day

I love you, ugly as it is

Ah, with the laughter of angels

I’m kept alive today

You’ll be here soon

If I could meet you again, just as you were then

This time, I’ll hold your hand properly

I promise

[Japanese]

もしも

僕だけの世界ならば そう

誰かを恨むことなんて

知らないで済んだのに どうしても

どうしても

貴方の事が許せない

夜は ただ永い

人は 捨てきれない

見苦しいね

この期に及んで尚

朝日に心動いている

抱きしめてしまったら

もう最期

信じてしまった私の白さを憎むの

あなたを好きでいたあの日々が何よりも

大切で愛しくて痛くて惨め

もしも

あの頃、お日様を浴びた布団に

包まる健気な君が

そのままで居てくれれば

どれほど

どれほど良かったのか

もう知る由もない

あぁ またお花を摘んで

手と手を合わせて

もうすぐ其方に往くからね

心に蛆が湧いても

まだ香りはしている

あの日の温もりを

醜く愛してる

どうすればいい？

ただ、ともすれば もう

醜悪な汚染の一部

なら、どうすればいい？

いっそ忘れちゃえばいい？

そうだ 家に帰ってキスしよう

どうすればいい？を

どうすればいい？

腐ってしまうこの身を

飾ってください

私のことだけは忘れないで

抱きしめてしまったら

もう最期

信じてしまった私の白さを憎むの

あなたを好きでいたあの日々が何よりも

大切で愛しくて痛くて惨め

あぁ またお花を摘んで

手と手を合わせて

もうすぐ其方に往くからね

心に蛆が湧いても

まだ香りはしている

あの日の温もりを

醜く愛してる

あぁ 天使の笑い声で

今日も生かされている

もうすぐ此方に来る頃ね

あの頃のままの君に

また出会えたとして

今度はちゃんと手を握るからね

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
世界 (sekai) /se̞ka̠i/ A2	noun - world
恨む (uramu) /ɯɾa̠mɯ/ B2	verb - to resent, to hate
許す (yurusu) /jɯɾɯsɯ/ B1	verb - to forgive, to allow
夜 (yoru) /jo̞ɾɯ/ A1	noun - night
人 (hito) /çi̥to̞/ A1	noun - person, people
朝日 (asahi) /a̠sa̠çi/ B1	noun - morning sun
心 (kokoro) /ko̞ko̞ɾo̞/ A2	noun - heart, mind
最後 (saigo) /sa̠iɡo̞/ A2	noun - end, last
信じる (shinjiru) /ɕĩɲ̟ʑiɾɯ/ B1	verb - to believe
大切 (taisetsu) /ta̠ise̞t͡sɨ/ A2	adjective - important, precious
日々 (hibi) /çiβi/ A2	noun - days
お日様 (ohisama) /ohisama/ A2	noun - sun
花 (hana) /ha̠na̠/ A1	noun - flower
手 (te) /te̞/ A1	noun - hand
香り (kaori) /ka̠o̞ɾʲi/ B1	noun - fragrance, scent
温もり (nukumori) /nɯ̥kɯmo̞ɾʲi/ B2	noun - warmth
天使 (tenshi) /tẽ̞ɕi/ B1	noun - angel

Key Grammar Structures

• もしも僕だけの世界ならば

  ➔ Conditional form with も (mo) to express 'if' or 'even if'

  ➔ The phrase uses the conditional form with ならば to indicate 'if it were my own world', establishing a hypothetical scenario.

• 夜は ただ永い

  ➔ Use of ただ (tada) with an adjective to emphasize 'simply' or 'just'

  ➔ The word ただ is used to emphasize the simplicity or purity of the night, meaning 'simply long' or 'just long'.

• もう最期

  ➔ もう (mou) indicates 'already' or 'anymore'; 最期 (saigo) means 'end' or 'final moment'

  ➔ The phrase combines もう to emphasize that it is the final moment, 'already the end'.

• 信じてしまった私の白さを憎むの

  ➔ S + てしまった expresses completion or regret; の (no) nominalizes the previous verb, and 憎む (nikumu) means 'to hate'

  ➔ The phrase expresses regret or the completion of an action—'hating my own innocence I once believed in'.

• あなたを好きでいたあの日々が何よりも

  ➔ 好きでいた (suki de ita) is the past continuous form; が (ga) marks the subject; 何よりも (nani yori mo) means 'more than anything'

  ➔ The phrase uses 過去形の継続 (past continuous form) to describe 'days when I loved you' as a lasting memory, with が marking the subject and 何よりも emphasizing its importance.

• あの頃のままの君に 또会えたとして

  ➔ に (ni) indicates target or destination; として (toshite) means 'if' or 'assuming' with condition

  ➔ The phrase uses に to indicate the target 'you as you were back then', and として to express the hypothetical scenario of meeting again 'assuming' that condition.