宵々古今 – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: REOL
• Album: Σ (SIGMA)

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the vibrant world of Japanese music with REOL's "宵々古今"! This energetic track is a fantastic way to immerse yourself in the language, offering a unique blend of modern electronic sounds and traditional Japanese instrumentation. Its lyrics, though rich in archaic Japanese, are a captivating journey through time, allowing you to explore the nuances of the language as you unravel its themes of living fully in the present. The song's fast beat and distinctive style make it a memorable and engaging listen for any language learner.

[English]

Come on in, life is unfolding

The time has come, truth in dreams and reality, all through the night

No fear of change, I won’t tolerate being forced to stay still

Singing hand-held ballads, as you invite me

Even if the bad guys tempt me with regret, I must keep moving forward

If this world is just fleeting trends and passing fads

Only you, the believer, are truly faithful

Dance, make noise, drink, sing out loud

There's no reason to worry, this world—people’s world—can be so unforgiving

Sandals clattering, loving, leaning on each other, dazzled, battered—each and every one

Complaining about today, dressing up the past, inside your heart—tears flowing like a river

In that case, I can't beat it

Wherever you are, take you to the dazzling stage

Why is it so sad when we're overwhelmed?

Is selfishness just the way of the world?

Everyone’s ideals, illusions of idols—there's no place for shallow answers

Our meetings are truly once in a lifetime, a chance pass

Bitterness and sweetness, trials, walking together, holding hands

This tough life, away from the fleeting world

Raise your flag, as the night darkens turns to dawn

Get drunk, cheer up, forget when you sleep

The same as in the past and now

The world of common folk is truly lamentable

Always amusing and funny, amid chaos, laughter, strange fate—each moment

Whether spring deepening or snowflakes falling—let's watch every moment as the sun rises with you

Colors painting everywhere, gazing at unparalleled vistas

Losing by just a flower's worth, craving, wanting, crying out

Winning, resenting, buying, choosing—it's fleeting, tears follow

Imitating others in a cycle—nothing satisfies me

The journey is still only halfway

No matter the time, always move forward

If this world is just fleeting trends and passing fads

Only you, the believer, are truly faithful

Dance, make noise, drink, sing out loud

There's no reason to worry, this world—people’s world—can be so unforgiving

Sandals clattering, loving, leaning on each other, dazzled, battered—each and every one

Complaining about today, dressing up the past, inside your heart—tears flowing like a river

In that case, I can't beat it. Wherever you are, the dazzling stage continues, bringing you along

Why is it so sad, this longing for someone?

Is selfishness just the way of the world?

Change is eternal—sailing boldly across the ancient and modern waves

There’s probably nothing to fear

[Japanese]

らっしゃいな　平は成り

時が来た　正しい夢現　夜もすがら

変わりゆくことに恐れなし のっぴきならないのは御免

手毬唄歌い　君達が誘う

悪人に後ろ髪を惹かれても 進むべきなり

流行り廃りの憂き世なら

信ずる者はただ、君だけと

踊れ騒げや　呑めや歌えや

案ずることなどないな 此の世人の世は恨めしい

雪駄はちゃらちゃら　愛し 縋って眩んで満身創痍で 　それそれそれそれ

今を嘆いて昔を粧しても 君の心の内　流る涙川

それじゃ敵わん

何処にいても めくるめく舞台に君を連れて

あまりてなどか人ぞ悲しき

身勝手なのが世の理か

万人持つ理想　虚像の偶像(アイドル) 俗な答えなどはあらざらむ

僕ら巡りあうこと　まさに一期一会

酸いも甘いも試練　連れ添ってこの手握って

生きづらい此処、浮き世から

旗を掲げよ　宵闇が明く

酔いどれアガれや　寝れば忘るる

昔も今も変わらず

浮世人の世嘆かわしい

いつだってちゃんちゃら　をかし 荒んで笑って合縁奇縁で それそれそれそれ

深まる春も凍てつく雪の日も 日出ずるすべての瞬きを君と見よう

彩る色　何処までも 空前なる見晴らしを眺めて

負けて花一匁　欲しがる欲しがる欲しがる声

勝って恨んで買って選んで　呆気ないって泣いて

猿真似の何番煎じじゃ満ち足りないない

未だ進む道半ば哉

如何なる時も歩を前へ出せ

流行り廃りの憂き世なら

信ずる者はただ、君だけと

踊れ騒げや　呑めや歌えや

案ずることなどないな 此の世人の世は恨めしい

雪駄はちゃらちゃら　愛し 縋って眩んで満身創痍で　 それそれそれそれ

今を嘆いて昔を粧しても 君の心の内　流る涙川

それじゃ敵わん　何処にいても めくるめく舞台は宵々、君を連れて

あまりてなどか人ぞ恋しき

身勝手なのが世の理か

移ろうは古今　航路なら堂々

恐るることなどはあらざらむ

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
夢現 /むげん/ B2	noun - dream and reality
恐れ /おそれ/ B1	noun - fear
悪人 /あくにん/ B2	noun - bad person, villain
涙川 /なみだがわ/ B2	noun - river of tears
舞台 /ぶたい/ B1	noun - stage
愛し /いとし/ B2	adjective - beloved, dear
試練 /しれん/ B2	noun - trial, test
理想 /りそう/ B1	noun - ideal
花 /はな/ A2	noun - flower
道 /みち/ A1	noun - road, way
時 /とき/ A1	noun - time
心 /こころ/ A1	noun - heart, mind
雪 /ゆき/ A1	noun - snow
春 /はる/ A1	noun - spring
声 /こえ/ A1	noun - voice, sound
夜 /よる/ A1	noun - night

Key Grammar Structures

• 信ずる者はただ、君だけと

  ➔ The particle 'は' marks the topic of the sentence, emphasizing "the one who believes". Also, 'と' is used as a quotative particle to indicate what is being asserted.

  ➔ The particle 'は' sets the topic, providing contrast or emphasis, while 'と' indicates quoted speech or assertion.

• 今を嘆いて昔を粧しても

  ➔ 'ても' is a conditional form meaning "even if" or "despite". It shows a concessive clause.

  ➔ The phrase 'ても' introduces a concessive condition, meaning that the action or state remains true despite the opposing circumstances.

• 流行り廃りの憂き世なら

  ➔ 'なら' is a conditional form meaning "if it is the case that" or "if so". It is used to state a condition or supposition.

  ➔ The particle 'なら' expresses a hypothetical condition, often used to set the stage for the next statement or conclusion.

• 身勝手なのが世の理か

  ➔ The sentence uses 'の' as a nominalizer to turn adjectives or clauses into nouns. 'か' is a question particle.

  ➔ The 'の' turns the preceding phrase into a noun, making the sentence a rhetorical or philosophical question. 'か' indicates that it is a question.

• 恐るることなどはあらざらむ

  ➔ The verb 'あらざらむ' is a classical or literary form of 'あるまい' (probably not), expressing conjecture or negation of certainty in a formal or poetic style.

  ➔ This form 'あらざらむ' is a classical literary form expressing hypothetical negation or conjecture, often used in poetic or formal contexts.