Lyrics & Translation
“Uki Uki Midnight” by BABYMETAL is a fantastic song for English speakers to dive into the vibrant world of Japanese music. The song's title, which translates to “Exhilarating Midnight,” and its energetic, party-themed lyrics offer a fun way to learn Japanese onomatopoeia like "uki uki" (excitement) and common slang. What makes this song special is its bold fusion of cute J-pop with heavy metal and a surprising dubstep breakdown, a signature of BABYMETAL's unique “kawaii metal” genre.
Key Vocabulary
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electric /ɪˈlɛktrɪk/ B2 |
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charge /tʃɑːrdʒ/ B2 |
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midnight /ˈmɪdnʌɪt/ B1 |
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party /ˈpɑːrti/ A2 |
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dream /driːm/ A2 |
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sweet /swiːt/ A2 |
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happy /ˈhæpi/ A2 |
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celebrate /ˈsɛlɪˌbreɪt/ B1 |
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music /ˈmjuːzɪk/ A2 |
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happiness /ˈhæpinəs/ B1 |
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energy /ˈɛnərdʒi/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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電気を消して 元気をチャージ
➔ Te-form + て
➔ The phrase uses the "te-form" of the verb "消す" (to turn off) to connect actions, meaning "turn off the lights and charge your energy."
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そろそろ本気と書いて「マジ!」
➔ と書いて
➔ This phrase uses "と書いて" to indicate how something is expressed or written, meaning "it is written as 'serious!'"
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あなたとわたし You and Me
➔ Noun + と + Noun
➔ The structure "Noun + と + Noun" is used to connect two nouns, meaning "you and I."
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まだまだ続くよ
➔ まだ + まだ + Verb
➔ The repetition of "まだ" emphasizes that something is still ongoing, meaning "it's still continuing!"
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お菓子と夢いっぱい詰めて
➔ Noun + と + Noun + いっぱい
➔ This structure indicates that something is filled with the mentioned nouns, meaning "filled with sweets and dreams."
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クライマックス
➔ Loanword
➔ The word "クライマックス" is a loanword from English, meaning "climax," used to describe the peak of an event.
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アタシん家 パーリナイッ!!
➔ Noun + の + Noun
➔ The structure "Noun + の + Noun" indicates possession or relation, meaning "my house's party!"
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