DOMINANCE – English Lyrics

• By: INI
• Album: THE ORIGIN

Lyrics & Translation

Learn Japanese with "DOMINANCE" by INI! This energetic track is perfect for intermediate learners to pick up powerful and assertive vocabulary related to ambition and leadership. The lyrics are filled with strong verbs and confident expressions, offering a great way to learn how to express determination in Japanese. What makes this song special is its blend of J-pop and K-pop influences, creating a unique and dynamic sound that will keep you motivated to learn.

[English]

Eh hey, a-ha a-ha a-ha

What what what (Movin’, movin’, movin’ won’t stop)

Ha ha ha

Knock em down like DOMINANCE 1, 2, 3 Let’s go

I’ll rewrite the rules of this world

Every move sparks a new boom

Through destruction and creation, we find a new world

Rewrite the code and rule with the crown

I break the rules, livin’ like I’m leadin’

Break the system, there’s no need for worry

Ready for the show, ay ay ay ay

Can you hear it? Steps of a revolution

In the end, I’m always No.1

I’m defeated, understand?

I’ll take the lead, so follow me

Knock em down, we’re DOMINANCE

We’ll go without fear

Not afraid to fall

I’m

Da da da da da da da da da

Da da da da da

DOMINANCE, DOMINANCE, DOMINANCE

Reaching for a new world not on the map

Da da da da da da da da da

Da da da da da da da da da

Raise the flag of the undefeated

DOMINANCE in the new era

Sheesh

Rise like a phoenix, Break all the limits

Gun for the finish, No time for quitting

Grab success, we’re fearless

Challenges are part of the process, we’ll never regress

Got you like woah Unmatched hero

I break conventions, I’m the Original

Historical moment

You’re a witness to it

We’ll go without fear

Not afraid to fall (Grrrrr)

I’m

Da da da da da da da da da

Da da da da da

DOMINANCE, DOMINANCE, DOMINANCE

Reaching for a new world not on the map

Da da da da da da da da da

Da da da da da da da da da

Raise the flag of the undefeated

DOMINANCE in the new era

Burn all of your doubts

Even if I burn out, I can rise again

I can’t stop, it’s my faith

A place no one else can reach is waiting

Move into our world

It’s time for the world to know

Take the crown, wear it proud

Da da da da da da da da da

Da da da da da

DOMINANCE, DOMINANCE, DOMINANCE

Reaching for a new world not on the map

Da da da da da da da da da

Da da da da da da da da da

Raise the flag of the undefeated

DOMINANCE in the new era

Da da da da da da da da da

Da da da da da

DOMINANCE, DOMINANCE, DOMINANCE

Reaching for a new world not on the map

Da da da da da da da da da

Da da da da da da da da da

Raise the flag of the undefeated

DOMINANCE in the new era

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
dominance /ˈdɒmɪnəns/ C1	noun - power and influence over others
rewrite /ˌriːˈraɪt/ B2	verb - to write (something) again so as to alter or improve it
rule /ruːl/ A2	noun - a principle or instruction that governs conduct verb - to exercise ultimate power or authority over
world /wɜːld/ A1	noun - the earth, together with all of its countries, people, and natural features
move /muːv/ A1	verb - to go in a specified direction or manner noun - an act of changing physical location or position or of moving something
destruction /dɪˈstrʌkʃən/ B2	noun - the action or process of causing so much damage to something that it no longer exists or cannot be repaired
creation /kriˈeɪʃən/ B1	noun - the action or process of bringing something into existence
code /koʊd/ B1	noun - a system of words, letters, figures, or symbols used to represent others, especially for the purposes of secrecy
crown /kraʊn/ B1	noun - a ceremonial headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority
system /ˈsɪstəm/ A2	noun - a set of things working together as parts of a mechanism or an interconnecting network
worry /ˈwʌri/ A2	noun - the state of being anxious and troubled over actual or potential problems verb - to give way to anxiety or unease; allow one's mind to dwell on difficulty or troubles
revolution /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/ B2	noun - a forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favour of a new system
defeated /dɪˈfiːtɪd/ B1	adjective - having been beaten in a battle or other contest
fear /fɪər/ A2	noun - an unpleasant emotion caused by the perception of danger, pain, or threat verb - be afraid of (someone or something) as likely to be dangerous, painful, or threatening.
fall /fɔːl/ A1	verb - move downwards, typically rapidly and freely without control
flag /flæɡ/ B1	noun - a piece of cloth or similar material, typically rectangular, bearing the symbolic design of a country, organization, or institution
era /ˈɪərə/ B1	noun - a long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic

Key Grammar Structures

• What what what

  ➔ Interrogative pronoun + repetition

  ➔ Using the interrogative pronoun "what" repeatedly emphasizes curiosity or surprise.

• Movin’, movin’, movin’ won’t stop

  ➔ Gerund (verb + ing) used as a noun; contraction "won’t" (will not)

  ➔ The phrase uses a gerund form "movin’" to express ongoing action, combined with the contraction "won’t" to indicate refusal or inability to stop.

• I’ll rewrite the rules of this world

  ➔ Future tense with "will" contraction "I’ll" + base form of verb "rewrite"

  ➔ Using the future tense "I’ll" indicates a definitive intention or promise to change the rules in the future.

• Reaching for a new world not on the map

  ➔ Gerund phrase "Reaching" as a subject; prepositional phrase "for a new world not on the map"

  ➔ The gerund "Reaching" functions as the subject of the sentence, describing the action of striving towards an uncharted idea or goal.

• Burn all of your doubts

  ➔ Imperative mood; verb "Burn" + object "all of your doubts"

  ➔ The sentence uses the imperative form "Burn" to give a command or encouragement to eliminate doubts.

• Rise like a phoenix

  ➔ Simile using "like" + noun "a phoenix"; imperative form "Rise"

  ➔ The phrase uses a simile "like a phoenix" to metaphorically describe rising from difficulties with renewal and strength.