舞台に立って – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: YOASOBI

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the powerful and inspiring world of YOASOBI's "舞台に立って" (Butai ni Tatte), a song that beautifully captures the essence of chasing dreams and overcoming challenges. By exploring its rich lyrics and dynamic melodies, you can gain insight into expressions of perseverance, motivation, and the strength found in human connection—all while immersing yourself in authentic Japanese language and culture through the lens of modern J-pop storytelling. What makes this song special is its deep narrative connection to original manga and novels, offering a unique opportunity to learn Japanese phrases related to effort, success, and emotional resilience in a captivating musical context.

[English]

I innocently envisioned

the back of my future self

and relentlessly chased after it

Surely, it will soon become invisible

overlapping

I believe that

this is my future

What I chose among many

I must have known from the start

that it had to be this way

I didn't want to lose to anyone

Even when it was tough, I kept running

Day after day

In a world where winning and losing are clear

you can't survive just by liking it

Always results and outcomes

It's not a game

I know that

But you know, I didn't give up because I loved it

This reckless daily life surely

is connected to the outcome I wished for

I believe that

Now

standing on the long-awaited stage

my heart races, a signal for challenge

Again and again

I've imagined it

I will surpass any version of myself

Taking a deep breath and exhaling

if I raise my gaze once more

I could see that even the days filled with scabs

are connected to now

Yes, I'm standing

in front of the scenery I dreamed of

...

In the face of absurdity

there were times I stood still

Others say whatever they want

I wondered what I was fighting for

and lost my way

Even in those times, I could reach out again

because you were there, fighting alongside me

always

君がいたから

standing on the stage I've longed for

憧れてきた舞台に立って

reflecting on everything until now

Again and again

for every tear I've shed

I've stood up

Taking a deep breath and exhaling

slowly opening my eyelids

I will step forward

I will go meet

the future me I envisioned

Now

standing on the long-awaited stage

the signal for the opening now resonates

Again and again

I've imagined it

I can surpass any version of myself

Taking a deep breath and exhaling

if I quietly raise my gaze

I could see that none of the moments until now

were in vain

Yes, I am now standing

in the future I dreamed of

...

Yes, I innocently envisioned

the future me is already there

I have certainly captured it

...

[Japanese]

無邪気に思い描いた

未来の私の背中を

ひたすら追いかけた

きっと もうすぐ見えなくなる

重なり合う

そう信じている

ここが私の未来だ

数ある中で選んだのは

きっと最初から分かっていたから

これじゃなきゃダメなんだって

誰にも負けたくなかった

しんどくてもひたすら走り続けた

翌る日も翌る日も

勝ち負けがはっきりある世界は

好きだけじゃ生き残れない

いつも結果と成果

遊びじゃない

そんなこと分かってる

でもね 好きだから諦めなかった

このがむしゃらな毎日がきっと

願った結末に繋がっているって

信じている

さあ

待ちに待った舞台に立って

高鳴る鼓動 挑戦の合図

何度も何度も

イメージしてきた

どんな自分も超えてみせる

大きく吸った息を吐いて

もう一度目線を上げれば

かさぶたばっかの毎日も

今に繋がっていると思えた

そうだ夢に見ていた景色の

目の前に立っているんだ

不条理を前に

立ち尽くすこともあった

他人は好き勝手ばっかり言うし

もう何のために戦ってんだろ

って分かんなくなって

そんな時も もう一度って

なんとか手を伸ばせたのは

隣で戦い続ける

君がいたから

ずっと

憧れてきた舞台に立って

これまでのこと思い返す

何度も何度も

流した涙の分

立ち上がってきた

大きく吸った息を吐いて

ゆっくり瞼を開けて

踏み出すんだ

会いに行くんだ

思い描いた未来の私に

さあ

待ちに待った舞台に立って

今鳴り響く開幕の合図

何度も何度も

イメージしてきた

どんな自分も超えて行ける

大きく吸った息を吐いて

静かに目線を上げれば

今までのどの瞬間も

無駄じゃなかったと思えた

そうだ夢に見ていた未来に

今私は立っているんだ

そう無邪気に思い描いた

未来の私はもうそこにいるんだ

今確かに捉えた

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
舞台 /butai/ B1	noun - stage
夢 /jume/ A2	noun - dream
未来 /mirai/ A2	noun - future
背中 /senaka/ A2	noun - back (body)
信じる /shinjiru/ A2	verb - to believe
選ぶ /erabu/ A2	verb - to choose
負ける /makeru/ B1	verb - to lose
走り続ける /hashiritsuzukeru/ B1	verb - to keep running
勝ち負け /kachimake/ B2	noun - victory or defeat
世界 /sekai/ A1	noun - world
結果 /kekka/ A2	noun - result
成果 /seika/ B1	noun - achievement, result
諦める /akirameru/ B1	verb - to give up
毎日 /mainichi/ A1	noun - every day
結末 /ketsumatsu/ B2	noun - ending, conclusion
鼓動 /kodō/ B2	noun - heartbeat
挑戦 /chōsen/ B1	noun - challenge
涙 /namida/ A2	noun - tears
瞬間 /shunkan/ B1	noun - moment, instant

Key Grammar Structures

• きっともうすぐ見えなくなる

  ➔ Use of "きっと" (surely) + "もうすぐ" (soon) + verb in potential form "見えなくなる" (will no longer be visible)

  ➔ The phrase combines certainty with anticipation about a future change, with the potential form indicating a future possibility.

• 信じている

  ➔ The te-form "信じて" combined with "いる" forms the present continuous tense "信じている" (believing/ I believe)

  ➔ This form indicates an ongoing state or action of believing, emphasizing the present belief.

• 立ち止まることもあった

  ➔ Use of the noun "こと" with the verb "立ち止まる" in past tense "あった" to describe "sometimes stopped"

  ➔ The phrase indicates that there were times in the past when the speaker hesitated or stopped.

• 何度も何度も

  ➔ Repetition of "何度も" (many times) emphasizes repeated actions or efforts

  ➔ The phrase emphasizes persistence and repeated attempts or efforts toward a goal.

• 無駄じゃなかったと思えた

  ➔ Use of "と思えた" (was able to think/realize) after "無駄じゃなかった" (was not wasted) indicates reflection and positive realization

  ➔ The phrase signifies a moment of realization that efforts were worthwhile, reflecting a positive outlook.

• 今確かに捉えた

  ➔ Use of the adverb "確かに" (certainly) + past tense "捉えた" (caught/understood), emphasizing certainty about having grasped or achieved something

  ➔ This phrase emphasizes a moment of clear and certain understanding or achievement.