Joy-ride ～歓喜のドライブ～ – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: EXILE

Lyrics & Translation

Learn Japanese with EXILE's 'Joy-ride ～歓喜のドライブ～'! This upbeat and motivational song is perfect for language learners. Its repetitive and encouraging chorus makes it easy to sing along and learn positive, uplifting phrases. The song's connection to the Olympics adds a layer of cultural significance, offering a glimpse into how music is used to inspire and unite people in Japan.

[English]

Get!! Joy-ride Joy-ride

Ride this wave with me

I wanna go on a joyride

Let's go anywhere

Break through beyond that sky

I wanna go on a joyride

Ride this wave with me

Joy-ride...

I promise I won't hesitate anymore

It's a bumpy day but...

Trials come again and again

If you wanna get it, right now...

Love

If you can believe in love's existence, oh baby

Love

Can you enjoy even the pain?!

That connected chord

Is it major seventh?! or minor nine?!

Even if discord happens

Gonna be alright!!

Get!! Joy-ride Joy-ride

Ride this wave with me

I wanna go on a joyride

Let's go anywhere

Break through beyond that sky

I wanna go on a joyride

Ride this wave with me

Joy-ride...

The destination of this journey is unknown to anyone

Even when that moment comes

A world where strange things always happen

Miracles overlap

Don't let the next chance slip away

That choice depends on you

There's nothing left but to try

Gonna be alright!!

Get!! Joy-ride Joy-ride

Ride this wave with me

I wanna go on a joyride

Let's go anywhere

Break through beyond that sky

I wanna go on a joyride

Ride this wave with me

[Japanese]

Get!! Joy-ride Joy-ride

この波に乗って

I wanna Joy-ride Joy-ride

どこまでも行こう

超えてゆけ　あの空の彼方へ

I wanna Joy-ride Joy-ride

この波に乗って

Joy-ride...

もう迷わない　そう誓ったはずさ

It's a bumpy day でも…

何度だって試練は訪れるさ

If you wanna get it 今すぐ…

Love

愛の存在を信じられたなら oh baby

Love

苦しみも楽しめるの?!

繋がれてる　そのchordは

Is it メジャーセブンス?! or マイナーナインス?!

ディスコードしても

Gonna be alright!!

Get!! Joy-ride Joy-ride

この波に乗って

I wanna Joy-ride Joy-ride

どこまでも行こう

超えてゆけ　あの空の彼方へ

I wanna Joy-ride Joy-ride

この波に乗って

Joy-ride...

誰も知らない　この旅の行方

その瞬間がきても

いつも不思議な事が起こる世界

奇跡が重なり合う

次のChanceは　逃さない

そのChoiceも　自分次第

もうTryしかない

Gonna be alright!!

Get!! Joy-ride Joy-ride

この波に乗って

I wanna Joy-ride Joy-ride

どこまでも行こう

超えてゆけ　あの空の彼方へ

I wanna Joy-ride Joy-ride

この波に乗って

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
joy-ride /ˈdʒɔɪˌraɪd/ B1	noun - a fun or exciting ride, often in a car
wave /weɪv/ A2	noun - a moving ridge on the surface of a liquid
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - a strong feeling of affection
miracle /ˈmɪr.ə.kəl/ B2	noun - an extraordinary event that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws
chance /tʃæns/ B1	noun - a possibility of something happening
try /traɪ/ A2	verb - to make an attempt or effort to do something
bumpy /ˈbʌm.pi/ B2	adjective - having many bumps or irregularities
existence /ɪɡˈzɪs.təns/ B2	noun - the state of being, especially in a particular place or time
trial /ˈtraɪ.əl/ B1	noun - a test of the performance, qualities, or suitability of someone or something
world /wɜːrld/ A1	noun - the earth, together with all of its countries and peoples
choice /tʃɔɪs/ B1	noun - an act of selecting or making a decision
connect /kəˈnɛkt/ B1	verb - to join together or establish a relationship

Key Grammar Structures

• 超えてゆけ　あの空の彼方へ

  ➔ '超えてゆけ' uses the verb '超える' (to surpass), in the imperative or volitional form, indicating a command or encouragement to go beyond.

  ➔ The phrase is a command or encouragement, urging someone to 'go beyond' or 'cross over' to the other side.

• この波に乗って

  ➔ 'に乗って' is the 'te-form plus ni' construction meaning 'riding' or 'getting on', used to indicate riding a wave or metaphorically going with the flow.

  ➔ The phrase means 'riding on' or 'getting on,' metaphorically encouraging to go along with the momentum or flow.

• 'Let's go beyond that sky'

  ➔ '超えてゆけ' employs a volitional expression, suggesting an intention or encouragement to 'go beyond' the sky, often expressed with the volitional form in Japanese.

  ➔ The phrase expresses a desire or command to 'go beyond' the sky, symbolizing aiming high or transcending limits.

• もう迷わない　そう誓ったはずさ

  ➔ 'もう迷わない' uses the negative form of the verb '迷う' (to hesitate, to be confused) with 'もう' (already/no more), indicating 'no longer hesitant.'

  ➔ The phrase indicates a resolution to stop hesitating or being confused, expressing determination.

• Gonna be alright!!

  ➔ 'Gonna' is a contraction of 'going to,' used here to indicate future intention or reassurance.

  ➔ It expresses a promise or reassurance that everything will be okay in the future.