Lyrics & Translation
Dive into BE:FIRST's electrifying track, "GRIT," a powerful anthem about resilience and self-belief. Through its dynamic blend of early 2000s hip-hop and R&B influences, you can explore Japanese lyrical storytelling and modern musicality. This song offers a unique opportunity to connect with the raw ambition and unwavering spirit expressed by BE:FIRST, making it a compelling listen for language learners and music enthusiasts alike. Its intricate lyrics, rich with themes of perseverance, provide a window into contemporary Japanese expression.
Key Vocabulary
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grit /ɡrɪt/ B2 |
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days /deɪz/ A1 |
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money /ˈmʌni/ A1 |
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fame /feɪm/ B1 |
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underrated /ˌʌndəˈreɪtɪd/ B2 |
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covid /ˈkoʊvɪd/ B2 |
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mountain /ˈmaʊntən/ A2 |
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sea /siː/ A1 |
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world /wɜːld/ A1 |
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chance /tʃæns/ A2 |
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see /siː/ A1 |
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blood /blʌd/ A2 |
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amazing /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/ B1 |
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spaceship /ˈspeɪsʃɪp/ B2 |
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hero /ˈhɪroʊ/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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未だ通過点
➔ Adverb 未だ (imada) meaning 'still' or 'yet'.
➔ This line suggests that the current position, despite achievements, is "still" just a passing point, implying greater aspirations.
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だが価値などねぇ
➔ Conjunction だが (daga) meaning 'but' or 'however', followed by a negative statement (価値などねぇ - kachi nado nee). Using "など" implies the speaker doesn't consider it worth mentioning.
➔ Despite gaining money and fame, the speaker claims it has "no value," perhaps suggesting a pursuit of something deeper or more meaningful.
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こちら芸能でも現場叩き上げ
➔ Use of the particle "でも (demo)" indicating 'even in' or 'even though' regarding the entertainment industry (芸能 - geinou). The phrase "現場叩き上げ (genba tatakiage)" means 'starting from the bottom'.
➔ This line emphasizes that even within the entertainment industry, known for its often manufactured image, they have risen through hard work and experience, starting from the very bottom.
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流派BのBOYSがまたヒット
➔ Use of the genitive particle "の (no)" to connect "流派B (ryuuha B)" (School B) with "BOYS". The verb "ヒット (hitto)" is a katakana word derived from the English word 'hit', used to mean a success.
➔ This line proclaims that the boys from 'School B' are having another hit, suggesting their group or style is consistently successful.
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わからすんだ
➔ Informal causative form of the verb 分かる (wakaru) meaning 'to understand'. わからす (wakarasu) meaning 'to make understand', with added colloquial ending 'んだ (nda)' for emphasis.
➔ The speaker expresses a strong intention to make others (likely those who underestimated them) understand their value and abilities.
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何度もピンチは潜り抜けた
➔ Topic marker は (wa) after ピンチ (pinchi, 'pinch' or 'crisis'), indicating that 'crisis' is the topic of the sentence. Verb 潜り抜ける (潜り抜ける, kugurinukeru) meaning 'to escape through' or 'to overcome'.
➔ This line indicates that they have overcome numerous crises in the past.
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