Lyrics & Translation
Discover the vibrant sounds and empowering message of ATARASHII GAKKO!'s "Tokyo Calling." This high-energy track combines Japanese musical traditions with modern beats, offering a unique opportunity to explore themes of courage, individuality, and breaking free from the monotony of daily life. Dive in and let this anthem inspire you to seize the day and carve your own history!
[English]
Tokyo Callingwe're on the edge, almost falling,
Like a nightmare, a dystopian story is looming.
Tokyo Calling
city's pulse, almost falling,
forever enthralling, beyond reach, hope's distant glory
Tokyo is calling
Tokyo Calling
Tokyo Calling
Tokyo Calling
Tokyo Calling
Tokyo Calling
Dad's stuck in the grind, the job's grip is appalling,
Brother's chained to the screen, at his wits end at college
Mom's escaping reality, addicted to idols
An unexpected melody comes from afar, our destiny comes crawling
Tokyo Calling
today, the city's boring too
we're struggling with a never-ending sorry
Tokyo Calling
People are talking, where's the future of our hope?
In the woods, we're trapped, unable to escape.
Tokyo is calling
Tokyo Calling
Tokyo Calling
Tokyo Calling
Tokyo Calling
Tokyo Calling
Life's short, Dad's starting a part-time job at a soba shop
Life's short, Brother's gonna work at a cat cafe
Life's short, mom's gonna work at a cabaret joint,
Under clear blue skies, together we sing to that tune
Tokyo Calling
Don't hesitate to move forward.
Hope for the future is here, carving our History
Tokyo Calling
Don't hesitate to move forward.
Hope for the future is here, carving our History
Tokyo Calling
be proud of moving forward
Hope for the future is here, carving our History
Tokyo Calling
be proud of moving forward
Hope for the future is here, carving our History
We are marching
We are marching
We are marching
We are marching
We are marching
We are marching
We are marching
We are marching
We are marching
We are marching
We are marching
We are marching
Tokyo Calling
be proud of moving forward
Hope for the future is here, carving our History
Tokyo Calling
be proud of moving forward
Hope for the future is here, carving our Victory
Key Vocabulary
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looming /ˈluːmɪŋ/ B2 |
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calling /ˈkɔː.lɪŋ/ B1 |
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edge /ɛdʒ/ A2 |
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nightmare /ˈnaɪt.meər/ B2 |
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story /ˈstɔː.ri/ A2 |
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pulse /pʌls/ B1 |
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glory /ˈɡlɔː.ri/ B2 |
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escape /ɪsˈkeɪp/ B1 |
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trapped /træpt/ B2 |
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short /ʃɔːrt/ A1 |
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marching /ˈmɑːr.tʃɪŋ/ B2 |
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future /ˈfjuː.tʃər/ B1 |
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history /ˈhɪs.tər.i/ B2 |
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victory /ˈvɪk.tɔː.ri/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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we're on the edge, almost falling
➔ Present Continuous tense with 'be' + verb-ing
➔ 'we're' is contraction of 'we are', indicating an action happening at the moment.
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Hope for the future is here
➔ Prepositional phrase with 'for' + noun
➔ 'Hope for the future' indicates optimism or aspiration regarding what will come.
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Don't hesitate to move forward
➔ Imperative sentence with 'don't' + base verb
➔ 'don't hesitate' encourages someone to not be afraid or to delay action.
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Life's short, Dad's starting a part-time job
➔ Gerund form to show an ongoing or general truth
➔ 'Life's short' and 'Dad's starting' uses the apostrophe + s to show possession or contraction.
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be proud of moving forward
➔ Prepositional phrase with 'of' + gerund
➔ 'be proud of' expresses feeling pleased or satisfied about an achievement or characteristic.
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We are marching
➔ Present continuous tense with 'are' + verb-ing
➔ 'We are marching' shows an ongoing, collective action happening now.
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carving our History
➔ Gerund phrase with 'carving' + possessive pronoun + noun
➔ 'carving our History' emphasizes actively shaping or creating our future legacy.
