Life goes on – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: King & Prince

Lyrics & Translation

Immerse yourself in the world of J-Pop with King & Prince's uplifting track, "Life goes on." This song is a vibrant celebration of youth and friendship, delivering a powerful message that "everything will be alright." Learning the lyrics and nuances of this song offers a unique window into Japanese contemporary culture and expressions of perseverance and optimism, making it an excellent piece for language learners and music enthusiasts alike.

[English]

Keep going, keep going, yeah

Yawning softly while heading back home

I'm exhausted, heading to sleep, falling asleep instantly

No plans for the weekend, small regrets piling up

Days when I just can’t meet you no matter what

No one really knows what the right answer is

But if you look down, you won’t notice the shining blue sky

Feeling like everything will be alright

Let’s dream again and again

Yeah! It’s gonna be alright, no matter what the day brings

My beloved life nonetheless

Let’s make the most of it

Let’s make it count

Let’s live to the fullest

Embrace the moment

Lift your face up, it’s alright

Live it up, an unforgettable story

You and I remain unchanged

Laughing and crying, let’s fall in love again tomorrow

And laugh, and keep on laughing, baby

You’ll be okay

Everything will be alright, always

Echoing melodies

Every little moment gently lights my heart

You're not alone

Let’s make the most of it

Live it up

Make it count

Live to the fullest

With you, everything’s alright

Let’s cherish every moment

[Japanese]

Keep it up, keep it up　yup

ぼんやり目擦りながらback home

I'm burnt out, I'm going to bed　即寝落ちでdown

週末予定立たない　募る小さな後悔

会いたいも叶わないdays

一体何が正解だなんて　誰もわからない

でも俯いてちゃ気付けないね　煌めくblue sky

Everything will be alright　って感じで

何度でも夢見よう

Yeah! It's gonna be alright　どんな日も

されど愛しきlife

Let's live it up

Let's live it up

Let's live it up

Let's live it up

顔上げてalright

Live it up 消えないstory

変わらないよyou and me

泣き笑い　また明日に恋しよう

And laugh, and laugh baby

You'll be all right

Everything will be alright　いつだって

響き合うmelody

Every little scene　そっと灯すmy heart

一人じゃないさ

Let's live it up

Let's live it up

Let's live it up

Let's live it up

キミとならalright

Let's live it up

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
keep /kiːp/ A2	verb - to continue doing something
burnt /bɜːrnt/ B1	verb - to be damaged or destroyed by fire
regret /rɪˈɡrɛt/ B2	noun - a feeling of sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done
sky /skaɪ/ A1	noun - the expanse of air over the Earth
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter
dream /driːm/ A2	noun - a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep
story /ˈstɔːri/ A2	noun - a narrative, either true or fictitious, designed to interest, amuse, or instruct the listener or reader
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - the organ in your chest that sends the blood around your body
melody /ˈmɛlədi/ B1	noun - a sequence of notes that is musically satisfying
alone /əˈloʊn/ B1	adjective - having no one else present
alright /ɔːlˈraɪt/ A2	adjective - satisfactory but not especially good

Key Grammar Structures

• Keep it up, keep it up yup

  ➔ Imperative phrase for encouragement

  ➔ The phrase 'Keep it up' is used to encourage someone to continue their efforts.

• I'm burnt out

  ➔ Present tense of 'burn out' to describe exhaustion

  ➔ The phrase 'I'm burnt out' indicates feeling extremely exhausted or mentally drained.

• Nobody knows what the correct answer is

  ➔ Use of the indefinite pronoun 'nobody' + present tense, and embedded question clause

  ➔ The sentence 'Nobody knows what the correct answer is' uses 'nobody' as the subject and includes an embedded question to specify what is unknown.

• Let's live it up

  ➔ Imperative suggestion using 'Let's' (let us) + base verb

  ➔ The phrase 'Let's live it up' is a suggestion or encouragement for people to enjoy life to the fullest.

• 顔上げてalright

  ➔ Imperative form '顔上げて' meaning 'lift your face' or 'look up'

  ➔ The phrase '顔上げて' is an imperative command telling someone to lift their face or look up.

• 泣き笑い

  ➔ Noun phrase combining 'cry' and 'laugh' to describe mixed emotions

  ➔ '泣き笑い' (nakiwai) is a Japanese noun phrase describing the simultaneous feeling of crying and laughing, often reflecting a mix of sadness and amusement.