Time Camera – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: FANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the vibrant world of J-Pop with FANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE's "Time Camera." This upbeat track offers a blend of catchy melodies and sentimental lyrics, perfect for those looking to learn about Japanese music and culture. Discover how the group captures the essence of time and emotion through their unique sound .

[English]

Can you hear it now?

Tick-tock, tick-tock

Can you hear it now?

Can you hear it now?

Tick-tock, tick-tock

I know it's the time, time, time

Time that won't break so easily

We should be able to carve out this time, us

Woo, time, time, time

Our time camera

Woo, time, time, time

Let's keep spinning it deep inside our hearts

And give me one more try

Ah, the starting point isn’t just one

There are many starting points in my life

Nostalgic, expanding pain that makes me

Reborn as something brand new

Turn your sighs into whistling and dream on!

I know it's the time, time, time

This very moment opens the door to the future

Breathe in unwavering feelings, time, time, time

Woo, time, time, time

Our time camera

Woo, time, time, time

If I rewind, I want to be the me who can smile

And give me one more cry

Ah, stretching to surpass that height for sure

Ah, crying, then laughing, then crying again

All the yesterdays that have passed

Shine a bright light into tomorrow

Because I only feel the certain 'now'

I know it's the time, time, time

Time that won't break so easily

We should be able to carve out this time, us

Woo, time, time, time

Our time camera

Woo, time, time, time

Let's keep spinning it deep inside our hearts

And give me one more try

It's easy to lose sight in a world where everything becomes visible

Find your own way!

Can you hear it now?

Tick-tock, tick-tock (You can hear it, right?)

Can you hear it now?

Tick-tock, tick-tock (Let's try again!)

I know it's the time, time, time

This very moment opens the door to the future

Breathe in unwavering feelings, time, time, time

Woo, time, time, time

Our time camera

Woo, time, time, time

When I rewind, I want to be the smiling me

And give me one more cry

[Japanese]

Can you hear it now?

Tick tack tick tick tack

Can you hear it now?

Can you hear it now?

Tick tack tick tick tack

I know it’s the time time time

そう簡単には 壊れてしまわない時間(とき)を

Time time time 刻めるはずだよ 僕たちなら

Woo time time time

タイムカメラを

Woo time time time

胸の奥で 回し続けていよう

そして Give me one more try

Ah 始まりの 場所はたった ひとつじゃない

Ah 幾つもの Starting point がある My life

懐かしく 広がる 痛みが僕を

真新しく生まれ変わらせてくれる

ため息 口笛に 変えて夢を見ろ！

I know it’s the time time time

この瞬間こそ 未来の扉を開いて

Time time time 揺るがない想い 吸い込むんだ

Woo time time time

タイムカメラを

Woo time time time

巻き戻すと 笑える僕でいたい

そして Give me one more cry

Ah 背伸びして 絶対に その背を越えて

Ah 泣いた後 笑ってまた泣いて笑って

過ぎ去った すべての 昨日が

明日に 輝かしい 光を放ってくれる

確かな「いま」だけを 感じているから

I know it’s the time time time

そう簡単には 壊れてしまわない時間(とき)を

Time time time 刻めるはずだよ 僕たちなら

Woo time time time

タイムカメラを

Woo time time time

胸の奥で 回し続けていよう

そして Give me one more try

見失いがちさ 何もかも可視化されてしまう世界では

自分自身を Go my way!

Can you hear it now?

Tick tack tick tick tack（聞こえるだろう？）

Can you hear it now?

Tick tack tick tick tack（Let’s try again!）

I know it’s the time time time

この瞬間こそ 未来の扉を開いて

Time time time 揺るがない想い 吸い込むんだ

Woo time time time

タイムカメラを

Woo time time time

巻き戻すと 笑える僕でいたい

そして Give me one more cry

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
刻める /kizameru/ B2	verb - to carve
胸 /mune/ A2	noun - breast
奥 /oku/ B1	noun - interior
回し続け /mawashi tsuzuke/ B2	verb - to keep turning
懐かしい /natsukashii/ B1	adjective - nostalgic
広がる /hirogaru/ B2	verb - to spread
痛み /itami/ A2	noun - pain
真新しい /masshinsui/ B2	adjective - brand new
生まれ変わる /umarekawaru/ B2	verb - to be reborn
ため息 /tameshiki/ B1	noun - sigh
口笛 /kuchibue/ A2	noun - whistle
夢 /yume/ A1	noun - dream
未来 /mirai/ A2	noun - future
扉 /tobira/ B1	noun - door
吸い込む /sui komu/ B2	verb - to inhale
背伸び /senobi/ B2	verb - to stretch
越える /koeru/ B1	verb - to cross
過ぎ去る /sugisaru/ B2	verb - to pass
輝かしい /kagayakashii/ B2	adjective - brilliant
光 /hikari/ A2	noun - light

Key Grammar Structures

• I know it’s the time time time

  ➔ Used for emphasis with reduplication in informal speech

  ➔ The phrase "I know it’s the time time time" uses **reduplication** for emphasis, highlighting the importance of the moment.

• Can you hear it now?

  ➔ Interrogative sentence using modal verb 'can' to ask about ability or permission

  ➔ The sentence "Can you hear it now?" is a **modal question** asking if someone is able to perceive the sound at this moment.

• I know it’s the time time time

  ➔ Expression of certainty using the verb 'know' with a supporting phrase

  ➔ The phrase "I know it’s the time time time" demonstrates **certainty** and confidence about the significance of the moment.

• And give me one more try

  ➔ Imperative phrase with a request or plea, using 'give me' and quantifier 'one more'

  ➔ The phrase "And give me one more try" is an **imperative expression** signifying a request for another attempt or opportunity.

• 巻き戻すと 笑える僕でいたい

  ➔ Conditional clause using "と" meaning "when" or "if"

  ➔ The sentence "巻き戻すと 笑える僕でいたい" uses the **conditional と** to mean "when" or "if", expressing a desire to stay the same when rewinding or going back.

• 真新しく生まれ変わらせてくれる

  ➔ Causative form of the verb, indicating 'to cause to be reborn' or 'to make someone regenerate'

  ➔ The phrase "真新しく生まれ変わらせてくれる" uses the **causative form** of a verb, implying someone or something causes the speaker to be reborn or renewed.