Universe – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: Official髭男dism

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the vibrant world of Japanese with Official髭男dism's "Universe"! This inspiring pop anthem, known as the theme song for a beloved Doraemon movie, offers a fantastic opportunity to learn Japanese through its meaningful lyrics about self-discovery and embracing your true self. The song's clear vocals and engaging narrative make it perfect for understanding common phrases and emotional expressions in Japanese, while its catchy melody will keep you motivated to sing along and expand your vocabulary.

[English]

I wonder about the future, about ideals

Swaying on the swing, I suddenly start to think

A question pops up behind my eyelids

I wonder how I truly see myself

Happy or sad? Right or wrong?

Staring at the shadow stretched by the setting sun

Alone in the park, my answer paper in the sandbox

Kneeling down, though I won’t understand, I look for it anyway

Living with a heart still at zero points

Laughing, crying, knowing the answers

My planet in the starry sky above

Don’t wander—come over here

Tears and mistakes pile up, a universe blooming in the field

Just one thing

About the future, about what’s ideal

The invader that came into my heart, stomping over it

Is it justice, or for your sake?

Shouting reckless love with a gun in hand

Happy or sad? Which one is right?

Like a play that's been interrupted, with the lead taken away

Facing forward or running away? Which one decides the answer?

I actually understand deep down, but I’m full of doubts

Peering into this heart still at zero points

Worrying, crying, until time passes

The stage lights, once dark, now are shining again

Even if I’m scared or hurt, the world keeps turning

Without applause or voices, the future just flows

Just flowing by

Looking at the starry sky, with a palm turning brown

Swaying on the swing, in a playful mood

Jumping between trouble and happiness

Scattering my constellation in a zigzag pattern

The days I’ve stacked are distant planets

Remembering and forgetting, beyond the swirling past

You,

A shooting star came into my dark heart

Laughing, crying, knowing the answers

My planet in the starry sky above

Don’t wander—come over here

Let’s go home today—our universe that blooms in the field

Just one thing

[Japanese]

未来がどうとか 理想がどうとか

ブランコに揺られふと考えてた

まぶたの裏 浮かんだハテナ

僕は僕をどう思ってるんだろう?

嬉しい悲しいどっち?　正しい間違いどっち?

夕陽に急かされ伸びた影見つめ

公園にひとりぼっち　砂場の解答用紙

しゃがんで分かるはずなくても探した

0点のままの心で暮らして

笑って泣いて 答えを知って

満天の星の中 僕の惑星

彷徨ってないで こっちへおいで

涙とミステイク 積み重ね 野に咲くユニバース

ただひとつだけ

未来はこうとか理想はこうとか

心に土足で来た侵略者は

正義だとか君のためだとか

銃を片手に身勝手な愛を叫んだ

嬉しい悲しいどっち?　正しい間違いどっち?

主役を奪われ途切れた劇のように

立ち向かう逃げ出すどっち?　答えを決めるのはどっち?

本当は 分かってるんだけどね 不安で

0点のままの心を覗いて

悩んで泣いて時間になって

暗転した舞台明かりは灯って

怖がってたって 傷ついてたって

世界は回っていく 拍手も声もなく未来は

ただ流れてく

星空を見ていた　茶色くなる掌

ブランコに揺られ　はしゃいでる姿は

面倒と幸せを行ったり来たりして

ジグザグに散らばる僕の星座

重ねた日々は遠くの惑星だ

思い出し忘れて めぐる過去の向こうから

君は

暗い心にやって来た流星

笑って泣いて　答えを知って

満天の星の中 僕の惑星

彷徨ってないで こっちへおいで

今日は帰ろう いつの日も野に咲くユニバース

ただひとつだけ

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
未来 /みらい/ A2	noun - future
悲しい /かなしい/ A2	adjective - sad
嬉しい /うれしい/ A2	adjective - happy
影 /かげ/ B1	noun - shadow
心 /こころ/ B1	noun - heart/mind
星 /ほし/ A2	noun - star
涙 /なみだ/ B1	noun - tear
世界 /せかい/ A2	noun - world
流星 /りゅうせい/ B2	noun - meteor
答え /こたえ/ B1	noun - answer
惑星 /わくせい/ B2	noun - planet
時間 /じかん/ A1	noun - time
舞台 /ぶたい/ B1	noun - stage
正義 /せいぎ/ B2	noun - justice
侵略者 /しんりゃくしゃ/ C1	noun - invader
劇 /げき/ B2	noun - play/drama

Key Grammar Structures

• 未来がどうとか理想がどうとか

  ➔ どうとか (used to indicate speculation or indifference about a statement)

  ➔ The phrase "どうとか" is used to express speculation or that the speaker is not particularly concerned about the exact details.

• 僕は僕をどう思ってるんだろう?

  ➔ どう思ってるんだろう? (embedded question expressing reflection or uncertainty)

  ➔ This structure reflects internal questioning or pondering about one's own opinion, often implying uncertainty.

• 笑って泣いて 答えを知って

  ➔ て-form (連用形 + て) used to connect verbs in a sequence (e.g., "笑って泣いて" means "laughing and crying")

  ➔ The te-form connects multiple verbs in a sequence, indicating actions happening consecutively or simultaneously.

• 未来はこうとか理想はこうとか

  ➔ こうとか (used to enumerate or speculate about something in a non-specific manner)

  ➔ The expression "こうとか" is used to list or speculate about possibilities or examples in a non-specific way.

• 答えを知って

  ➔ 知って (te-form of 知る, indicating an ongoing state or sequence)

  ➔ The te-form of 知る (know) indicates a continuing state or that the action of knowing is part of a sequence.

• 暗転した舞台明かりは灯って

  ➔ 灯って (te-form of 灯る, indicating ongoing or continued shining)

  ➔ The te-form of 灯る indicates that the light continues to shine, emphasizing ongoing illumination.