2011/12/30

What is Taiyaku (対訳)?

Taiyaku (対訳) means "opposite translation," and is basically a translation of text that goes alongside it's original text (more or less bilingual text, with taiyaku being the translation). In the case of songs, it should only serve as a translation and not actual lyrics sung by the artist.

Taiyaku lyrics can be found in Japanese albums when there is a song or two (or even a whole album) that is sung in a language other than Japanese, such as English. In this case the taiyaku lyrics will most likely be written in Japanese. The also happens with non-Japanese music that is sold in Japan. For example, an album from America will still contain its original English lyrics, but might also be accompanied by a set of Japanese lyrics.

*(In Chinese lyrics, 中譯 (zhōng​ yì​) means "Chinese translation," but works the same way as taiyaku.)

In this blog, I will post taiyaku lyrics for songs if I have them. Just remember though that they are translations only, taiyaku lyrics are not meant to be sung.

In this image, you can see how the taiyaku is given alongside the original lyrics:

元気ロケッツ (Genki ROCKETS) - Good night

English:

Darkness surrounds the air
Silence leads you to distance somewhere
You can see where the sun meets full moon
Mirror vision of our lights

Can you feel us drifting and see the moonlight
In your eyes reflecting
All the hopes and wishes in shooting future
I look from above, see you cry

I look at your star shining so bright
Believe in you so baby
Don't you cry
Believe tonight

Hiding from the sunlight we over flow
I'll find you wherever you may go
We're in visionary minds
Release all thoughts and pain just feel
everything move around you
Sleep in harmony, in peace
Sleep

元気ロケッツ (Genki ROCKETS) - Hikari no tabi

English:

All the same
Time goes by
You & I
Hold on tight
We're moving speed of light

We are chasing high wave now
Forever we will never know
If the pieces fit, believe or not
I'm hanging on to you, and tell me now

Go
Journey speed of light
We all living in diversity

Journey speed of light,
You are my soul and identity

Journey speed of light,
See multi-colors passing spiral

Journey speed of light,
My heart will feel you for eternity

Journey will
Never end
Futures bright
Ride on time
Take a chance don't look back

And every time's a fresh new start
Synchronize mind and every sense
Connect your high vision let's go beyond
And imagine like it's future vision now

Go
Journey speed of light,
We all living in diversity

Journey speed of light,
I only see you in reality

Journey speed of light,
You are my soul and identity

Journey speed of light,
My heart will feel you for eternity

Go
Journey speed of light,
We all living in diversity

Journey speed of light,
I only see you in reality

Journey speed of light,
You are my soul and identity

Journey speed of light,
My heart will feel you for eternity

元気ロケッツ (Genki ROCKETS) - Maker

English:

Feel
Vibes
Touch
Love
You're my maker
I'm your maker

See
Words
Sound
Vision
You're my maker
I'm your maker

Hear
Cry
Lie
Hope
You're my maker
I'm my maker

I won't leave you
You won't leave me
Take a journey, passion, love'n soul

We're connected
Chain reaction
We live in the eternal of love

Feel
Vibes
Touch
Love
You're my maker
I'm your maker

See
Words
Sound
Vision
You're my maker
I'm your maker

Hear
Cry
Lie
Hope
You're my maker
I'm my maker

I try to connect to you
I feel I touch your inspiration
I catch your every move
I know you see vision too

See our world,
A better place
It's our paradise
A world over flowing with beauty, sound

I want you
Sing passion
You and me maker eternal love

I won't leave you
You won't leave me
Take a journey, passion, love'n soul

We're connected
Chain reaction
We live in the eternal universe

2011/12/29

元気ロケッツ (Genki ROCKETS) - Wonderland

English:

Feel the night line
Wonder lights
Where it all starts
Where it ends
Splitting the sky
Blue & Red
Shaking off dust
Shimmering

Thinking of you
In your dreams
Waiting for you
All brand new
Open your arms
Breathe in deep
Feel the light shine
Here we are

Take you away
To wonderland
Show you the way
We'll ride the lights
Magic in the air flair
Touch and feel what's inside of you

Shiny bright lights
It's everywhere
Colors combine
No border line
Look into the sky high
Believe what's in front of you and smile

Look deep inside
Feel the change
Inspire your light
Bitter sweet
Orange & Green
Dimension
Color your life
Dreamy sight

Take you away
To wonderland
Show you the way
We'll ride the lights
Magic in the air flair
Touch and feel what's inside of you

Shiny bright lights
It's everywhere
Colors combine
No border line
Look into the sky high
Believe what's in front of you and smile

I'll fly over you to paint your future lights, shine
Doesn't matter what size, shape we are

Take you away
To wonderland
Show you the way
We'll ride the lights
Magic in the air flair
Touch and feel what's inside of you

Take you away
To wonderland
Show you the way
We'll ride the lights
Magic in the air flair
Touch and feel what's inside of you

Shiny bright lights
It's everywhere
Colors combine
No border line
Look into the sky high
Believe what's in front of you and smile

Kylee (カイリー) - Yours Truly

English:
Dear jon,
Ive always wanted to
write a song
and dedicate it to you.
Dear jon,
I know that we have had
our little ups and downs
but managed to pull on through.
Dear jon, oh oohh

And I'll never forget all the times
that we spent
strumming with our guitars.
When everything was perfect
but I let it all slip away.

So I'm here
at your door
with a promise
nothing more,
to forget the mistakes
oh I'll always be
right here.
Yours truly,

Dear jon,
I love to hear the sound
of your laugh
on the phone at 2 AM.

Dear jon,
I never want all this,
all this to disappear
cuz I'd fall apart with you gone.
Dear jon, oh oohh

And I'll never forget all the times
that we spent
strumming with our guitars.
When everything was perfect
but I let it all slip away.

So I'm here
at your door
with a promise
nothing more,
to forget the mistakes
oh I'll always be
right here.

And that cold winter night
when I pushed you away
still burns inside of me.
But then I see the light,
when you look my way,
and I pray that you might see.

That I'm here
at your door
with a promise
nothing more,
to forget the mistakes
oh I'll always be
right here.
Yours truly,

Ooh
Always
Always
Always be here
never let you go
Yours truly...


Kanji (対訳/Taiyaku):
親愛なるジョン
ずっと前から一曲あなたに捧げたかったの
親愛なるジョン
良い時も悪い時も一通り一緒に過ごしたけど
なんとかやってた私たち
親愛なるジョン oh oohh

いつも一緒にギターを鳴らしては遊んだ
あの日々を忘れることはない
全てが完璧だったのに、手放してしまった日を

だから私はあなたに会いに来た
あなたのドアの前
これだけは絶対に誓う
全部の誤解を忘れるから
私はいつだってあなたの側にいる
心より言わせて欲しい

親愛なるジョン
午前2時、電話から聞こえてくる
君の笑い声が大好きだった

親愛なるジョン
何もかもが消えてしまうなんて、
君がいないこの世の中なんて、そんなのさびしいよ
親愛なるジョン oh oohh

いつも一緒にギターを鳴らしては遊んだ
あの日々を忘れることはない
それだけで完璧だったのに、手放してしまった日々を

だから会いに来たよ
あなたのドアの前
たった一つ、約束をしに
全部の誤解を忘れるから
そう、私はいつもここにいるよ

凍える冬の夜
私があなたを突き放してしまったあの日
心に焼き付いて今も痛み続ける
でも、いつしかあなたが
私の意志を理解してくれることを信じると
光も見えるの

そう、私はここに
あなたという扉の前
たった一つ、約束をしに
全部の誤解を忘れるから
そう、私はいつもここにいるよ
心より言わせて欲しい

ああ
いつも
いつだって
いつまでもそばに どこにも行かないで
心を込めて・・・


Romaji (Taiyaku):

Shinai naru JON
Zutto mae kara ikkyoku anata ni sasagetakatta no
Shinai naru JON
Ii toki mo warui toki mo hitotoori issho ni sugoshita kedo
Nanto ka yatteta watashi-tachi
Shinai naru JON oh oohh

Itsumo issho ni GITAA wo narashite wa asonda
Ano hibi wo wasureru koto wa nai
Subete ga kanpeki datta no ni, tebanashite shimatta hi wo

Dakara watashi wa anata ni ai ni kita
Anata no DOA no mae
Koredake wa zetai ni chikau
Zenbu no gokai wo wasureru kara
Watashi wa itsudatte anata no soba ni iru
Kokoroyori iwasete hoshii

Shinai naru JON
Gozen niji, denwa kara kikoete kuru
Kimi no waraigoe daisuki datta

Shinai naru JON
Nanimokamo ga kiete shimau nante,
Kimi ga inai kono yo no naka nante, sonna no sabishii yo
Shinai naru JON oh oohh

Itsumo issho ni GITAA wo narashite wa asonda
Ano hibi wo wasureru koto wa nai
Soredake de kanpeki datta no ni, tebanashite shimatta hibi wo

Dakara ai ni kita yo
Anata no DOA no mae
Tatta hitotsu, yakusoku wo shi ni
Zenbu no gokai wo wasureru kara
Sou, watashi wa itsumo koko ni iru yo

Kogoeru fuyu no yoru
Watashi ga anata wo tsukihanashite shimatta ano hi
kokoro ni yakitsuite ima mo itami tsudzukeru
Demo, itsushika anata ga
Watashi no ishi wo rikai shite kureru koto wo shinjiru to
Hikari mo mieru no

Sou, watashi wa koko ni
Anata to iu tobira no mae
Tatta hitotsu, yakusoku wo shi ni
Zenbu no gokai wo wasureru kara
Sou, watashi wa itsumo koko ni iru yo
Kokoroyori iwasete hoshii

Aa
Itsumo
Itsudatte
Itsumademo soba ni dokonimo ikanaide
Kokoro wo komete・・・

Kylee (カイリー) - Everlasting

Kanji:

I feel you by my side
I know I'm not alone

I feel you by my side
運命抱きしめた
会えなくても感じている
響き合う ever last

広い 暗闇にばら撒いた想い
遠く 離れたら探してよ

簡単に永久(とわ)さえも 信じられた頃の風が
今もまだ この心には 吹いてくれている

I feel you by my side
運命抱きしめた
会えなくても感じている
響き合う ever last
I know I'm not alone
宙(そら)が歪んだのは
君が泣いている気がして
苦しかっただけ

一度 寂しいと言葉にしたらね
二度と 強いフリ 出来ないよ

I see a million stars
君が願うのなら
未来(あした)なんか投げ出しても
駆けつける just for you
Won't ever say good bye
変わらないよずっと
この夜から星がすべて
落ちて消えるまで

本当に大切なコトだけが欲しいのに
君がいて 私もいるよ isn't it everything? (Believe me)

I feel you by my side
運命抱きしめた
会えなくても感じている
響き合う ever last
I know I'm not alone
宙(そら)が歪んだのは
君が泣いている気がして
苦しかっただけ

I feel you by my side
I know I'm not alone
I see a million stars
Won't ever say good bye


Romaji:

I feel you by my side
I know I'm not alone

I feel you by my side
Unmei dakishimeta
aenakute mo kanjiteiru
Hibikiau ever last

Hiroi kurayami ni bara maita omoi
Tooku hanaretara sagashite yo

Kantan ni towa sae mo shinjirareta koro no kaze ga
Ima mo mada kono kokoro ni wa fuite kureteiru

I feel you by my side
Unmei dakishimeta
aenakute mo kanjiteiru
Hibikiau ever last
I know I'm not alone
Sora ga yuganda no wa
Kimi ga naiteiru ki ga shite
kurushikatta dake

Ichido sabishii to kotoba ni shitara ne
Nidoto tsuyoi FURI dekinai yo

I see a million stars
Kimi ga negau no nara
Ashita nanka nagedashite mo
Kaketsukeru just for you
Won't ever say good bye
Kawaranai yo zutto
Kono yoru kara hoshi ga subete
Ochite kieru made

Hontou ni taisetsu na KOTO dake ga hoshii no ni
Kimi ga ite watashi mo iru yo isn't it everything? (Believe me)

I feel you by my side
Unmei dakishimeta
Aenakute mo kanjiteiru
Hibikiau ever last
I know I'm not alone
Sora ga yuganda no wa
Kimi ga naiteiru ki ga shite
Kurushikatta dake

I feel you by my side
I know I'm not alone
I see a million stars
Won't ever say good bye