UNIVERSE – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: ORβIT
• Album: 00

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the dynamic world of ORβIT with their debut hit, "UNIVERSE"! This song is a fantastic gateway to learning Japanese and appreciating the nuances of J-Pop and K-Pop fusion. Its clear vocals, compelling rhythm, and inspiring lyrics about breaking free and personal transformation offer an engaging way to grasp new vocabulary and expressions, while also experiencing the unique self-produced artistry of ORβIT. Listen closely to the powerful message and intricate choreography, and let "UNIVERSE" guide your language learning journey!

[English]

Here, dreams are being born.

(Can you hear?)

Let's wake up from our slumber.

(Now I know we have to go)

To see what lies ahead, even if it's invisible.

I'm searching for the key to see it.

When the door that opens melts away.

Breathing out in the darkness, Yuh yuh.

Moving forward, just moving forward.

Everyday make it rain.

There's no escape; I'm gonna show you my own universe.

It's my universe.

Entangled chains, breaking free, yeah.

It's my universe.

Look at the awakening of the new world.

It's my universe.

Alright.

It's my universe.

Alright.

The time has come, now.

Na na na na na, feel so alive.

I won't look back; I won't turn around.

Na na na na na, do or die.

There's no escape; there's no reason to run.

It's my universe.

With so many misunderstandings, I won't let it disappear.

Even in suffering, I won't run away.

A broken voice of someone.

Pierces my mind like a fragment.

Being guided, I remember.

On the other side of that universe.

Surely, the light I dreamed of.

Feeling the rebirth of cells, yeah.

It's my universe.

Listen closely to the heartbeat, yeah.

It's my universe.

Let's break this hard shell, now.

It's my universe.

Alright.

It's my universe.

Alright.

The time has come, now.

Na na na na na, feel so alive.

I won't look back; I won't turn around.

Na na na na na, do or die.

There's no escape; there's no reason to run.

It's my universe.

The twinkling of stars in the darkness.

Waiting for us, showing hope.

Is it a guiding path? Yeah!

The blue flame smoldering in my chest.

Burning away all sadness.

Only the determination is engraved, making me stronger.

I will shout to the world.

It's my universe.

...

It's my universe.

Alright.

The time has come, now.

I won't look back.

The scenery I want to see, the one I envisioned.

There's no escape.

I will carve out the future.

It's my universe.

...

[Japanese]

ここで夢が生まれていく

(Can you hear?)

眠りから目覚めよう

(Now I know we have to go)

見えないその先を

見る為に探すんだ鍵を

開く扉が溶ける時

吐く息暗闇の中 Yuh yuh

前に前に ただ前に前に行くだけ

Everyday make it rain

逃げ場はない Imma show you my own universe

It's my universe

絡む鎖経ちきれ yeah

It's my universe

新世界の覚醒を見ろ

It's my universe

Alright

It's my universe

Alright

時は来た Now

Na na na na na Feel so alive

振り向かない 振り返りはしない

Na na na na na Do or die

逃げられない 逃げるわけもない

It's my universe

すれ違いばかりで 消えないように

苦しみの中でも 逃げないように

途切れた誰かの声が

欠片になって頭に刺さり

導かれて行く 思い出して行く

あの宇宙の向こう側に

きっと夢に見た光

生まれ変わる細胞を感じて Yeah

It's my universe

鼓動に耳を澄ませ yeah

It's my universe

硬いその殻を破ろう 今

It's my universe

Alright

It's my universe

Alright

時は来た Now

Na na na na na Feel so alive

振り向かない 振り返りはしない

Na na na na na Do or die

逃げられない 逃げるわけもない

It's my universe

星の瞬き 暗闇の中で

僕らを待つ 希望示す

道導だろうか Yeah!

胸に燻る青い炎が

悲しみも全て燃やしていく

決意だけ焼き付け強くなって

世界へ叫ぶのさ

It's my universe

It's my universe

Alright

時は来た Now

振り向かない

見たい描いた景色

逃げられない

切り拓いてく未来

It's my universe

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
夢 /yume/ A2	noun - dream
目覚め /mezame/ B1	noun - awakening
鍵 /kagi/ A2	noun - key
扉 /tobira/ B1	noun - door
暗闇 /kurayami/ B2	noun - darkness
未来 /mirai/ A2	noun - future
希望 /kibou/ B1	noun - hope
決意 /ketsui/ B2	noun - determination
宇宙 /uchuu/ A2	noun - universe
光 /hikari/ A1	noun - light
炎 /honoo/ B2	noun - flame
声 /koe/ A2	noun - voice
道 /michi/ B1	noun - path
鼓動 /kodou/ B2	noun - heartbeat
強く /tsuyoku/ B1	adverb - strongly

Key Grammar Structures

• 見えないその先を

  ➔ Using the を particle to indicate the direct object of a verb

  ➔ The particle "を" marks "その先" as the direct object of the implied action of '見る' (to see).

• 前に前に ただ前に前に行くだけ

  ➔ Repetition for emphasis with に particles indicating direction or position

  ➔ The repeated phrase emphasizes moving forward, with に particles indicating directionality.

• It's my universe

  ➔ Using possessive pronoun + noun to indicate ownership or identity

  ➔ The construction shows ownership or personal association with 'universe'.

• 振り向かない 振り返りはしない

  ➔ Using the negative form of verbs in plain present tense to express refusal or determination

  ➔ The verbs are in plain negative form, indicating a strong resolve not to look back or hesitate.

• 生まれ変わる細胞を感じて

  ➔ Using the passive form 生まれ変わる (reborn) + を to mark the object being experienced or felt

  ➔ The verb 生まれ変わる is in plain form indicating 'reborn' or 'regenerate', with を marking the object of feeling.

• 硬いその殻を破ろう 今

  ➔ Using the volitional form 破ろう (let's break) to express intention or suggestion

  ➔ The volitional form 破ろう expresses a suggestion to break or overcome the tough shell.