Up To You – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: SILENT SIREN,愛美 from Poppin’Party
• Album: mix10th

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the world of Japanese rock with "Up To You," a compelling collaboration between SILENT SIREN and Aimi from Poppin'Party. This song offers a fantastic opportunity to explore the nuances of Japanese lyrical expression through its empowering message of self-belief and freedom. Its dynamic musical style, combined with poignant lyrics about forging your own path, makes it a special piece for language learners and music enthusiasts alike. You can learn vocabulary related to emotions, personal agency, and overcoming challenges, all while enjoying a powerful and memorable track from two prominent Japanese girl bands.

[English]

Among countless choices, I have taken the path I've chosen.

Only the things I can trust remain in my hands.

(No Way)

Living a life that fits someone else's expectations.

(Goodbye)

The gate is already open.

I won't play tricks anymore.

Just move boldly toward the future.

Kick it away—I’m not a puppet anymore.

Laughing, crying, singing freely.

Release the feelings hidden in my heart.

Standing in front of an opened door, I was stuck in the past.

The biggest mistake is pretending to be someone else.

Even though I'm weak, I put on a brave face.

Hold me close when I feel like I'm about to fall apart.

Wishing for more, just moving forward.

Kick it away—I’m no longer a dragon or a bird.

Realize the true meaning of freedom.

Release the feelings hidden in my heart.

...

I am me, and you are only you.

Living within 'Fate' and 'Necessity.'

Even if I cry, I will rise again.

And dance beautifully.

Just keep moving toward the future.

Kick it away—I’m no longer a puppet.

Don’t give up; shine brighter as yourself.

Wounds, tears, dreams—they’re all real.

The strings that have always bound me.

Now that they’re cut, watch how I dance in the wind.

Keep watching, don’t turn away.

Things change depending on how I choose to be.

In this world.

...

[Japanese]

いくつもの選択の中 選んできた道

信じれるものだけ手の中に残ってる

(No Way)

誰かの正解に当てはまるような生き方

(Good-Bye)

GATEはもう開いた

駆け引きはしない

未来へ もっと 突き進むだけ

蹴飛ばして もう 操り人形じゃない

笑って 泣いて 自由に歌う

胸に秘めた この想い 解き放て

開いた扉の前で 立ち止まってたのは過去

一番の過ちは 自分を偽る事

弱いのに 強がっては

崩れそうな 私を 抱きしめて

願って もっと 突き進むだけ

蹴飛ばして もう 龍の鳥なんかじゃない

気づいて もっと 自由の意味に

胸に秘めた この想い 解き放て

私は私だけ あなたがあなただけの

「運命」「必然」その中で生きている

泣いても立ち上がってみせる

美しく舞う

未来へ もっと 突き進むだけ

蹴飛ばして もう 操り人形じゃない

負けないで もっと 輝る自分を

傷も涙も夢も 嘘じゃない

私を ずっと 縛ってた糸

切れた今 どんな 風に踊るのかを

見ていて ずっと 目をそらさないで

自分次第で変わる

この世界で

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
選択 /sentaku/ B1	noun - choice, selection
道 /michi/ A2	noun - road, path
信じる /shinjiru/ B2	verb - to believe in, to trust
未来 /mirai/ B2	noun - future
開く /hiraku/ B1	verb - to open
進む /susumu/ A2	verb - to advance, to go forward
蹴る /keru/ B2	verb - to kick
操る /ayatsuru/ C1	verb - to manipulate, to control
笑う /warau/ A2	verb - to laugh, to smile
泣く /naku/ A2	verb - to cry
歌う /utau/ A2	verb - to sing
秘める /himeru/ C1	verb - to hide, to keep in secret
願う /negau/ B2	verb - to wish, to hope
傷 /kizu/ /kizu- B2	noun - wound, injury
涙 /namida/ A2	noun - tears

Key Grammar Structures

• 信じれるものだけ手の中に残ってる

  ➔ The use of the potential form '信じれる' to express ability or possibility.

  ➔ The suffix '~れる' is used to form the potential form of verbs, indicating ability.

• 駆け引きはしない

  ➔ The use of the verb 'しない' to negate the action in the plain form.

  ➔ The suffix '-ない' is attached to verb stems to create negative forms.

• 未来へ もっと 突き進むだけ

  ➔ The use of 'だけ' to indicate 'only' or 'just'.

  ➔ 'だけ' is a particle used to specify that only the preceding element is involved.

• 私を ずっと 縛ってた糸

  ➔ Use of the past continuous form '縛ってた' from '縛る' (to bind).

  ➔ '〜てた' is the contracted past continuous form of verbs, indicating an ongoing action in the past.

• 胸に秘めた この想い 解き放て

  ➔ Use of the causative form '解き放て' from '解き放つ' to express 'let go' or 'release'.

  ➔ The imperative form '〜て' + 'ろ/て' is used for commands or requests.

• 自分次第で変わる

  ➔ Use of the noun '次第' to indicate 'depending on'.

  ➔ '次第' indicates that the outcome depends on the condition or situation described.