GIFT – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: 西島隆弘
• Album: HOCUS POCUS

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the romantic world of Nissy's 'GIFT,' a J-POP gem that beautifully captures the essence of winter love. By exploring the lyrics and context of this song, you'll discover nuanced expressions of affection and the joy of cherishing small, intimate moments. 'GIFT' offers a delightful way to enhance your understanding of Japanese culture and emotional expression through music.

[English]

Will I make it in time for your smile?

Falling snow is like an hourglass

Two years ago, I ran from the station just like this

The lovers that pass by each other

Illuminate the decorated city, even though

More than anyone in this world

I believe we're happier

Hey, trigger something more

Every gesture, everything you do

Is my gift from you

I want to keep it all to myself, always

I’ll try saying 'I'm going to be late'

There’s a door in your message

And the key to open that feeling

I want to have it all for myself

Illumination lights up the winter town (so beautiful)

Today, we promised to see this together

My sighs fade away

And you’re in my heart

Hey, trigger something more

Every gesture, everything you do

Is my gift from you

I want to keep it all to myself, always

When I hold you, you say 'I won't forgive you'

'Sorry', I haven't even finished saying it yet

Can't help but be won over by your innocent smile

So I will hold you tighter

Hey, I'll stay by your side forever, warming even your heart

Hey, show me more of your dreams

I want to make all of them come true

My gift to you

I want you to always keep it all to yourself

I want to keep it all to myself, always

[Japanese]

君の笑顔に 間に合うかな？

舞い落ちる雪は砂時計

二年前もこんなふうに 駅から走った

すれ違ってく恋人たちが

着飾った街を照らすけれど

この世界の誰よりも

僕らの方がしあわせだよ

ねぇもっと 仕掛けてよ

その仕草 何もかもが

君の僕への贈りもの

ひとりじめ（いつだって）していたいから

「遅れそうなんだ」って トークしてみる（待ってるね）

君のメッセージにドアがあるよ

その気持ち開ける鍵は

僕だけ持っていたい

冬の街にはイルミネーション（キレイだね）

今日は二人で見る約束

ため息で消えてゆくよ

そして胸に君がいる

ねぇもっと 仕掛けてよ

その仕草 何もかもが

君の僕への贈りもの

ひとりじめ（いつだって）していたい

抱きしめたら「許さない」って

「ごめんね」もまだ言い終わらないのに

無邪気な笑顔に負けてしまう

だからもっと 抱きしめるから

ねぇずっと そばにいるよ 心まで温めるよ

ねぇもっと 夢を見せて

そのすべて 叶えたいよ

僕の君への贈りもの

ひとりじめ（いつだって）してほしいから

ひとりじめ（いつだって）していたいから

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
笑顔 /えがお/ A2	noun - smile
雪 /ゆき/ A1	noun - snow
恋人 /こいびと/ A2	noun - lover
街 /まち/ A1	noun - town/street
世界 /せかい/ A2	noun - world
幸せ /しあわせ/ B1	noun - happiness
贈りもの /おくりもの/ B1	noun - gift
夢 /ゆめ/ A2	noun - dream
抱きしめる /だきしめる/ B2	verb - to hug
仕掛ける /しかける/ B2	verb - to set up/prepare
気持ち /きもち/ B1	noun - feeling
約束 /やくそく/ B1	noun - promise
温める /あたためる/ B2	verb - to warm
胸 /むね/ B1	noun - chest
ため息 /ためいき/ B2	noun - sigh

Key Grammar Structures

• 君の笑顔に 間に合うかな？

  ➔ Verb + に (particle) + 間に合う (to be on time, to catch up)

  ➔ The particle "に" indicates the target or time at which the action occurs. Here, it marks the time "間に合う" (to be on time).

• 舞い落ちる雪は砂時計

  ➔ は (topic marker) + noun (雪) + 砂時計 (hourglass, metaphor for fleeting time)

  ➔ The particle "は" marks the topic of the sentence, highlighting "雪" (snow) as the subject, with the metaphor "砂時計" (hourglass) symbolizing fleeting time.

• すれ違ってく恋人たちが

  ➔ Verb (すれ違う - to pass by) in the て-form + く (continuative) + なる (to become)

  ➔ The verb "すれ違う" is in the て-form, combined with "く" and "なる" to express that the action of passing by is occurring or changing into a state.

• 君の僕への贈りもの

  ➔ Possessive の (noun + の) + noun (君) and noun phrase (僕への贈りもの)

  ➔ The の particle functions to show possession or relationship between nouns, linking "君" (you) and "僕への贈りもの" (gift to me).

• 抱きしめたら「許さない」って

  ➔ Verb (抱きしめたら - if I hug) in the たら form (conditional)

  ➔ The たら form expresses a conditional, meaning "if" or "when" I do the action, then something happens.

• もう夢を見せて そのすべて叶えたいよ

  ➔ Verb (見せて - to show) in the て-form + 叶えたい (want to fulfill)

  ➔ The て-form of the verb "見せる" (to show) is combined with "叶えたい" (want to fulfill) to express the desire to realize dreams.