Toryanse – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: ATARASHII GAKKO!

Lyrics & Translation

For those interested in Japanese language and culture, "Toryanse" offers a vibrant and engaging entry point. This song uniquely blends traditional Japanese nursery rhyme elements with modern electronic and Brazilian phonk beats, creating a captivating auditory experience. Its lyrics, though rooted in a children's folk song, convey universal themes of perseverance and finding one's way through life's struggles, making it both culturally rich and emotionally relatable. Through ATARASHII GAKKO!'s energetic performance and distinctive style, "Toryanse" encourages listeners to explore the nuances of the Japanese language while enjoying an innovative and fun musical journey.

[English]

Pass through, pass through

Pass through, pass through

Pass through, pass through

Pass through, pass through

Where are you all from?

Wearing red shoes.

The water here is bitter.

This is a narrow path.

Excuse me, I'm sorry.

Please let me through for a moment.

Don't block the way.

Please be gentle.

It's soaked from the nonstop rain.

Even on days like that, skip skip skip.

My mental limit is reaching its edge.

Even on days like that, skip skip skip.

Life is full of all kinds of stories.

Let's go through this tunnel.

This way, come on, clear the path.

Pass through, pass through

Pass through, pass through

Pass through, pass through

Pass through, pass through

Where are you all from?

Wearing red shoes.

The water here is bitter.

This is a narrow road.

Sorry, excuse me.

Please let me pass for a moment.

Please don't block my way.

Please be gentle.

I'm soaked from the rain that won't stop.

Even on such days, skip skip skip.

My mental limit is finally here.

Even on days like that, skip skip skip.

Life's patterns are many.

Let's go through this tunnel.

This way, hey, clear the way.

Pass through, pass through

Pass through, pass through

Pass through, pass through

Pass through, pass through

Pass through, pass through

Pass through, pass through

Pass through, pass through

Pass through, pass through

[Japanese]

とおりゃんせ とおりゃんせ

とおりゃんせ とおりゃんせ

とおりゃんせ とおりゃんせ

とおりゃんせ とおりゃんせ

あんたがたどこさ

赤い靴履いてさ

こっちの水は苦いさ

こっちはほそ道さ

すいません　ごめんなさい

ちょっと通してください

邪魔しないでください

そっとしてください

止まない雨でびしょびしょ

そんな日でも　skip skip skip

メンタル限界いよいよ

そんな日でも　skip skip skip

人生模様は色々

このトンネル抜けてみよう

This way ほら道あけて

とおりゃんせ とおりゃんせ

とおりゃんせ とおりゃんせ

とおりゃんせ とおりゃんせ

とおりゃんせ とおりゃんせ

あんたがたどこさ

赤い靴履いてさ

こっちの水は苦いさ

こっちはほそ道さ

すいません　ごめんなさい

ちょっと通してください

邪魔しないでください

そっとしてください

止まない雨でびしょびしょ

そんな日でも　skip skip skip

メンタル限界いよいよ

そんな日でも　skip skip skip

人生模様は色々

このトンネル抜けてみよう

This way ほら道あけて

とおりゃんせ とおりゃんせ

とおりゃんせ とおりゃんせ

とおりゃんせ とおりゃんせ

とおりゃんせ とおりゃんせ

とおりゃんせ とおりゃんせ

とおりゃんせ とおりゃんせ

とおりゃんせ とおりゃんせ

とおりゃんせ とおりゃんせ

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
とおりゃんせ /toːrjanse/ B1	noun - a traditional Japanese phrase used to call attention or ask for passage
赤い靴 /akai kutsu/ A2	noun - red shoes
水 /mizu/ A1	noun - water
苦い /nigai/ B1	adjective - bitter
道 /michi/ A1	noun - road/path
通す /toosu/ B2	verb - to let pass
邪魔 /jama/ B2	noun - hindrance/obstruction
止まない /yamanai/ B2	verb - to not stop
雨 /ame/ A1	noun - rain
日 /hi/ A1	noun - day
人生 /jinsei/ B1	noun - life
模様 /moyou/ B2	noun - pattern
トンネル /tonneru/ A2	noun - tunnel
抜ける /nukeru/ B1	verb - to escape/get out
限界 /genkai/ B2	noun - limit/boundary
メンタル /mentaru/ B1	noun - mental state
skip /skɪp/ A2	verb - to jump over

Key Grammar Structures

• あんたがたどこさ

  ➔ Question phrase using なに (what) + がた (pluralizer) + どこさ (where) as a regional or dialectal variation

  ➔ This phrase is often used in regional dialects to ask about the whereabouts of multiple people or groups.

• 止まない雨でびしょびしょ

  ➔ With the ている form expressing ongoing state, combined with で to indicate cause or reason

  ➔ The phrase indicates that due to continuous rain, someone is soaked.

• 身体限界いよいよ

  ➔ Noun + いよいよ, meaning 'finally' or 'more and more' emphasizing the increasing state

  ➔ This adverb emphasizes that the mental or physical limit is increasingly strained or reached.

• 人生模様は色々

  ➔ Noun + は + 色々 (いろいろ), meaning 'various' or 'diverse', describing the subject

  ➔ This phrase indicates that life’s patterns or experiences are diverse and varied.

• このトンネル抜けてみよう

  ➔ Verbてみる, meaning 'try to do something', with ぬけて (抜けて) as the te-form of ぬける (to pass through)

  ➔ This structure expresses trying to do something, often to see the result or experience.