us – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: milet
• Album: 3rd EP『us』

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the evocative world of milet's "us," a poignant J-Pop ballad that served as the theme song for the drama "Gisou Furin." This track offers a unique opportunity to explore emotional depth in Japanese lyrics, as milet beautifully navigates the uncertainties of love and confession with her distinct husky voice. Pay attention to the recurring questions in the lyrics, as they provide insight into conversational Japanese used for expressing doubt and longing. The song's blend of melodic richness and heartfelt questioning makes it special for understanding contemporary Japanese music and its lyrical nuances.

[English]

Just say that you love me

Maybe everything will change

I don't need promises anymore

Hold me tight

Don't let me go

I don't even know what’s coming next

Even if you're far away

Even if you're close by, I’m scared

why?

So cast a spell on me

A magic that won't disappear even when I wake

Tell me

How this story continues now

With this kiss, please

Don’t end it

Just for now

Even if it’s all a lie

I want to be close to you

I want you now

Just say you love me

Maybe everything will change

I don't need promises anymore

Hold me tight

If I just say I love you

Will the world change?

Because it's you, anywhere with you

You know that, right?

I want you

If I tell you my feelings

I want you

Will I vanish?

Will you stay?

It’s not enough

No matter what words I choose

Nothing will help

Don’t try to fix all my mistakes

Just for now

Without you

I can't be myself

I want you now

Just say you love me

Maybe everything will change

If I cross this line

There’s no coming back

Just say you love me

Maybe the world will change

Because it's you, anywhere with you

You know that, right?

I want you

Just let it out

It’s you I’m dreaming of

The me you don’t know

I want you to see everything

Without leaving anything unsaid

Will you, will you,

Will you stay with me?

With just the word "love"

We might change

If I cross this line

There’s no turning back

Just say you love me

Maybe the world will change

Because it’s you, anywhere with you

You know that, right?

I want you

[Japanese]

好きだと言ってしまえば

何かが変わるかな

約束なんていらないから

抱きしめてよ

Don't let me go

1秒先もわからない

遠くても

近くにいても怖いの

why?

So cast a spell on me

目覚めても解けない魔法

教えて

この話の続きを now

このキスでどうか

終わりにしないで

今だけは

全部嘘でも

あなたに触れていたい

I want you now

好きだと言ってしまえば

何かが変わるかな

約束なんていらないから

抱きしめてよ

好きだと言ってしまえれば

世界は変わるかな

あなたとだからどこへでも

わかってるでしょ

I want you

想いを伝えたら

I want you

消えてしまうかな

Will you stay?

It’s not enough

どんな言葉選んでも

あなたの

前じゃもう何も役に立たないの

間違いだらけ直さないでいて

今だけは

あなたがいなきゃ

私でいられない

I want you now

好きだと言ってしまえば

何かが変わるかな

この線を越えてしまえば

戻れないんだよ

好きだと言ってしまえれば

世界は変わるかな

あなたとだからどこへでも

わかってるでしょ

I want you

Just let it out

It’s you I’m dreaming of

あなたが知らない私を

残さず見ててほしいの

Will you, will you,

Will you stay with me?

「好き」なんて言葉一つで

二人は変わるかな

この線を越えてしまえば

戻れないんだよ

好きだと言ってしまえれば

世界は変わるかな

あなたとだからどこへでも

わかってるでしょ

I want you

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
好き /suki/ A1	adjective - like, love
変わる /kawaru/ A2	verb - to change
約束 /yakusoku/ B1	noun - promise
抱きしめる /dakishimeru/ B1	verb - to hug
怖い /kowai/ A2	adjective - scary, afraid
魔法 /mahou/ B2	noun - magic
話 /hanashi/ A2	noun - story, talk
キス /kisu/ A1	noun - kiss
触れる /fureru/ B1	verb - to touch
消える /kieru/ B1	verb - to disappear
言葉 /kotoba/ B2	noun - word, language
選ぶ /erabu/ B1	verb - to choose
役に立つ /yaku ni tatsu/ B2	verb - to be useful
戻る /modoru/ B1	verb - to return
世界 /sekai/ A2	noun - world
今 /ima/ A1	noun - now

Key Grammar Structures

• 好きだと言ってしまえば

  ➔ If I say I like you (ば-form + しまえば)

  ➔ The "ば" conditional form expresses "if" or "when" a condition is met.

• 何かが変わるかな

  ➔ The use of "かな" indicates speculation or wondering.

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• 教えてこの話の続きを now

  ➔ Imperative form "教えて" (please tell me); the phrase asks for information.

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• 好きだと言ってしまえれば

  ➔ Conditional form with "ば" + "しまえれば" (if I just say I like you), expressing a hypothetical situation.

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• あなたとだからどこへでも

  ➔ The particle "と" indicates "with"; "だから" means "because"; together it expresses "because of you, anywhere".

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• 好きだと言ってしまえば

  ➔ Repeated for emphasis; conditional "ば" form indicating "if I say I like you".

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• この線を越えてしまえば

  ➔ Conditional "ば" form "越えてしまえば" meaning "if I cross this line".

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