wonderland – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: Aimer
• Album: Walpurgis

Lyrics & Translation

Discover "wonderland" by Aimer, a captivating song from her album "Walpurgis." This track offers a unique blend of dark and adventurous moods, with poignant lyrics that tell a story of self-discovery and companionship. Dive into its rich Japanese verses to explore evocative imagery and emotional depth, making it an excellent piece to deepen your appreciation for the language through its artistic expression.

[English]

The truth in the forest of confusion

I go searching for the moonlight

Stepping on ferns, wetting my feet

Along the summer path

Laughing and crying, gazing at each other

Cautiously falling in love

We started walking in different directions

Only our calling voices are frustrating

Find me in the wonderland

...

そろそろ手を汚して

It's time to get my hands dirty

Chasing after what I desire

I’ll try to pursue it

Unraveling my braid

We’ll bite into the same star

Becoming one

Feeling lonely as night falls

Even the heart left half-eaten

Will become a song that starts from here

The world is yours, where shall we go? You smile

Shall we try to step off the path? Guilt is tempting me

Find me in the wonderland

...

Wonderland

No matter what

It takes a strong will

To be reborn

It was a cautious life

I can't find the way alone

Counting stars and connecting them

The summer constellations I still don't know

Gazing at each other, crying until morning

This story begins from here

I'm not alone anymore, it feels like a dream, I will sing

Loneliness turns into a flag, and we gather under it

Since nothing goes as planned has begun

Shall we try to step off the path? Towards the sound of the blindfolded demon's hand

In your wonderland

...

To light up the place where you wander

Holding a bouquet

Let’s laugh gallantly

りりしく笑いましょう

I'm not alone anymore, it’s very scary, this happiness

Loneliness turns into a flag, and we gather under it

The world is yours, I can reach you

Shall we try to step off the path? The one I love is inviting me

Find me in the wonderland

In your wonderland

...

Becoming a beautiful breath

Singing your song

...

[Japanese]

迷いの森にあるほんとう

探しに行く月のひかり

羊歯を踏んで足を濡らして

ひたりほとり夏の小道

よく笑って泣いて見つめあって

おそるおそる恋に堕ちた

ふたり歩き出した違う方へ

呼び合う声だけもどかしく

Find me in the wonderland

そろそろ手を汚して

自分の欲しいものを

追いかけてみる

みつあみをほどいて

同じ星を齧る

ふたりになる

寂しがって夜になって

まだ明るい夢のほとり

食べかけで残した心だって

ここから始まるうたになる

世界は君のものさ、どこへ行こうか、貴方は笑う

踏み外してみようか、後ろめたさが私を誘う

Find me in the wonderland

Wonderland

どうしたって

生まれ変わるほどの

強い意志が必要だわ

慎重ないのちだった

私だけじゃ道は見つからない

星を数え繋ぎ合わせ

まだ知らない夏の星座

見つめあって泣いて朝になって

ここから始まる物語

もう一人じゃないのよ、夢のようでしょ、私は歌う

寂しさはひるがえり旗の元へと二人は集う

何も思い通りにならないことが始まったから

踏み外してみようか、目隠し鬼の手の鳴る方へ

In your wonderland

あなたが迷う場所に

あかりを灯すために

花束一つ抱いて

りりしく笑いましょう

もう一人じゃないのよ、とても怖いね、幸せなんて

寂しさはひるがえり旗の元へと二人は集う

世界は君のものさ、手が届いてあなたがいて

踏み外してみようか、愛するひとが私を誘う

Find me in the wonderland

In your wonderland

綺麗な吐息になって

あなたの歌をうたって

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
森 /もり/ A1	noun - forest
月 /つき/ A1	noun - moon
恋 /こい/ B1	noun - love
夢 /ゆめ/ A2	noun - dream
心 /こころ/ B1	noun - heart
道 /みち/ A2	noun - path
星 /ほし/ A1	noun - star
声 /こえ/ A2	noun - voice
物語 /ものがたり/ B2	noun - story
強い /つよい/ B1	adjective - strong
明るい /あかるい/ B1	adjective - bright
集う /つどう/ B2	verb - to gather
歌う /うたう/ A1	verb - to sing
欲しい /ほしい/ A2	adjective - wanting
光 /ひかり/ A2	noun - light
道 /みち/ A2	noun - way

Key Grammar Structures

• 呼び合う声だけもどかしく

  ➔ The phrase uses the potential form "もどかしく" from the verb "もどかしい" meaning "to be frustrating" or "to be impatient". Moreover, it highlights the auxiliary "だけ" meaning "only" or "just".

  ➔ The phrase describes a feeling of frustration or impatience about just the voices calling out to each other.

• 星を数え繋ぎ合わせ

  ➔ This uses the verb "数える" (to count) in its stem form "数え" followed by "繋ぎ合わせ" (tsunagi awase), meaning "to connect" or "to piece together".

  ➔ The phrase expresses the act of counting stars and connecting or piecing them together, symbolizing unity or hope.

• 踏み外してみようか

  ➔ This uses the verb "踏み外す" (to step outside or go astray) in volitional form "踏み外してみようか", meaning "Shall we try stepping outside" or "Take a leap".

  ➔ The phrase expresses an invitation to take a risk or step outside one's comfort zone, implying a daring or adventurous act.

• もう一人じゃないのよ

  ➔ This uses the negative form of the adjective "一人" (one person) with "じゃない" meaning "not alone" or "not by myself".

  ➔ The phrase emphasizes that they are no longer alone, often conveying reassurance or companionship.

• 世界は君のものさ

  ➔ Uses the possessive "は" with "君のもの" meaning "your world" or "the world belongs to you".

  ➔ This phrase signifies possession or belonging, emphasizing that the world or universe is under the person's influence or control.