ARKADIA – English Lyrics

• By: BABYMETAL
• Album: METAL GALAXY

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the electrifying world of BABYMETAL with "ARKADIA," a powerful song that transcends language barriers with its universal themes of hope and perseverance. This track, a masterclass in fusing heavy metal with inspiring melodies, offers an excellent opportunity to experience the energy and emotion of Japanese music. Pay attention to the dynamic shifts and uplifting chorus, as they convey a spirit of ambition and triumph, making it a truly special piece for anyone looking to connect with a song's deeper meaning, regardless of language proficiency.

[English]

嗚呼小さな胸に宿る

暗闇に火を灯す欠片は

嗚呼眩しく光纏い

輝きは刹那に迸る

Glorious, you just be ambitious！

誇り高く旗を掲げて

Glorious, you just be ambitious！

星の欠片を抱いて

今 For your dream, for your faith, for your life

動き始めた未来の地図は君の中にある

今 No more tears, no more pain, no more cry

あの光の彼方へ遥か遠く

目指すは夢のアルカディア

...

光より速く鋼より強く

使命の道に怖れなく

どれほどの闇が覆い尽くそうと

信じたこの道を歩こう

For your dream, for your faith, for your life

動き始めた時代の歌は夢に響き合う

今 No more tears, no more pain, no more cry

あの誓いの大地へ遥か遠くへ

輝き放つアルカディア

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
light /laɪt/ A2	noun - electromagnetic radiation visible to the human eye verb - to illuminate or illuminate with light
dream /driːm/ A2	noun - a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep or a strongly desired goal verb - to experience a dream during sleep or to strongly desire something
hope /hoʊp/ A2	noun - a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen verb - to want something to happen or be true
fear /fɪr/ B1	noun - an unpleasant emotion caused by threat or danger verb - to be afraid of something
destiny /ˈdɛstɪni/ B2	noun - the events that will necessarily happen in the future
strength /strɛŋkθ/ B2	noun - the quality or state of being strong
courage /ˈkʌrɪdʒ/ B2	noun - the ability to do something that frightens one
journey /ˈdʒɜːni/ B1	noun - an act of traveling from one place to another
hope /hoʊp/ A2	noun - a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen
fire /faɪər/ A2	noun - combustion that produces heat and light
hope /hoʊp/ A2	noun - a feeling of expectation and desire for something to happen
peace /piːs/ A2	noun - a state or condition of tranquility or quiet happiness
valiant /ˈvæljənt/ B2	adjective - possessing or showing courage or determination
fierce /fɪərs/ B2	adjective - having or displaying an intense or ferocious aggressiveness
eternity /ɪˈtɜːrnɪti/ C1	noun - infinite or interminable time

Key Grammar Structures

• 宿る

  ➔ Verb '宿る' (to dwell, to reside) used to indicate something living or residing within something else.

  ➔ '宿る' is used here to express that something is dwelling or residing inside the 'small chest'.

• 火を灯す

  ➔ Expression meaning 'to light a fire' or 'to ignite' using the verb '灯す' (to light).

  ➔ '火を灯す' is used to poetically describe igniting or illuminating something.

• 刹那

  ➔ Noun meaning 'moment', 'instant', referring to a very brief period of time.

  ➔ '刹那' emphasizes the fleeting nature of the brightness or brilliance mentioned in the song.

• Just be ambitious

  ➔ Imperative phrase encouraging someone to be ambitious; an exhortation.

  ➔ A motivational command urging the listener to pursue their ambitions vigorously.

• 遥か遠く

  ➔ Adverbial phrase meaning 'far away', 'distant', indicating a place very far from the speaker.

  ➔ Used to describe a location or destination that is very far from the current position or the speaker.

• 夢のアルカディア

  ➔ Noun phrase '夢のアルカディア' ('Dream Arcadia') denoting an ideal or utopian place.

  ➔ Represents an idealistic, perfect place that the singer aspires to reach, symbolizing hope and dreams.