Y.M.C.A. – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: E-girls
• Album: E.G. 11

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the vibrant world of J-Pop with E-girls' captivating cover of "Y.M.C.A." This song is a fantastic way to experience Japanese language and culture through its upbeat tempo and uplifting lyrics. You can learn inspiring phrases about youth, dreams, and resilience, all while enjoying E-girls' signature energetic dance performances and refreshing sound. It's a fun and encouraging track that invites you to sing along and feel the positive message.

[English]

Young man, now stand up

Young man, let's take off and fly

Young man, there's nothing left to worry about

Young man, can you see ahead?

Young man, there's something to enjoy along the way

Young man, look, it's visible

It's wonderful, Y.M.C.A.

Y.M.C.A.

Blow away your gloom

Feel energized too

That's right, Y.M.C.A.

Y.M.C.A.

While you're young, do what you want

You can do anything

Young man, can you hear me?

Young man, listen to what I say

Young man, forget your pride and go right now

Young man, if you have dreams

Young man, don't hesitate

Young man, there’s no reason to hesitate, let's go with me

It’s wonderful, Y.M.C.A.

Y.M.C.A.

Blow away your gloom

Feel energized too

That's right, Y.M.C.A.

Y.M.C.A.

While you're young, do what you want

You can do anything

Young man, those days of youth

Young man, they won’t come again

Young man, don't you think these will become memories?

Young man, raise both hands

Step your feet forward

Young man, let's do what you're thinking now

It's wonderful, Y.M.C.A.

Y.M.C.A.

Blow away your gloom

Feel energized too

That's right, Y.M.C.A.

Y.M.C.A.

While you're young, do what you want

You can do anything

It's wonderful, Y.M.C.A.

[Japanese]

ヤングマン さあ立ちあがれよ

ヤングマン 今翔びだそうぜ

ヤングマン もう悩む事はないんだから

ヤングマン ほら見えるだろう

ヤングマン 君の行く先に

ヤングマン 楽しめる事があるんだから

すばらしい Y.M.C.A.

Y.M.C.A.

ゆううつなど 吹き飛ばして

君も元気だせよ

そうさ Y.M.C.A.

Y.M.C.A.

若いうちはやりたい事

何でもできるのさ

ヤングマン 聞こえているかい

ヤングマン 俺の言う事が

ヤングマン プライドを捨ててすぐに行こうぜ

ヤングマン 夢があるならば

ヤングマン とまどう事など

ヤングマン ないはずじゃないか 俺と行こう

すばらしい Y.M.C.A.

Y.M.C.A.

ゆううつなど 吹き飛ばして

君も元気だせよ

そうさ Y.M.C.A.

Y.M.C.A.

若いうちはやりたい事

何でもできるのさ

ヤングマン 青春の日々は

ヤングマン 二度とこないから

ヤングマン 思い出になると思わないか

ヤングマン ほら両手あげて

ヤングマン 足ふみならして

ヤングマン 今思う事をやって行こう

すばらしい Y.M.C.A.

Y.M.C.A.

ゆううつなど 吹き飛ばして

君も元気だせよ

そうさ Y.M.C.A.

Y.M.C.A.

若いうちはやりたい事

何でもできるのさ

すばらしい Y.M.C.A.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
ヤングマン /jɑːŋɡ mæn/ A1	noun - young man
立ちあがれ /tachiagare/ A2	verb - to stand up
翔びだそう /tobidasou/ B1	verb - to fly away
悩む /nayamu/ B1	verb - to worry
楽しめる /tanoshimeru/ B2	verb - to enjoy
すばらしい /subarashii/ B2	adjective - wonderful
元気 /genki/ A2	noun - health, energy
夢 /yume/ A1	noun - dream
思い出 /omoide/ B1	noun - memory
両手 /ryōte/ A2	noun - both hands
足ふみ /ashifumi/ B1	noun - stamping feet

Key Grammar Structures

• もう悩む事はないんだから

  ➔ The phrase '～んだから' expresses a reason or justification for a statement.

  ➔ It shows a justification for not worrying anymore.

• 何でもできるのさ

  ➔ The phrase '～のさ' is used to add emphasis or explanation, often in an informal or masculine tone.

  ➔ Emphasizing that anything is possible when young.

• 青春の日々は二度とこないから

  ➔ The phrase '～から' indicates a reason or cause for the statement.

  ➔ Expressing that this period of youth will never come again.

• ほら見えるだろう

  ➔ The phrase 'だろう' shows conjecture or probability, often translated as 'probably' or 'likely'.

  ➔ Expressing that you can probably see it.

• 夢があるならば

  ➔ 'ならば' expresses a conditional 'if' clause, meaning 'if there is a dream'.

  ➔ If you have a dream, then...

• 若いうちはやりたい事 何でもできるのさ

  ➔ '～うちは' indicates a period or time when a condition holds true, meaning 'while one is young'.

  ➔ During youth, you can do anything you want.