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Velonica
Vocabulary from Aqua Timez: 'Velonica' (Bleach OP9 (ブリーチ OP9) · 2009).
挫折まみれ 流行にまぎれ 幸せな振りをして歌う
もっと走れと言い聞かして 無謀にも そっと風上へ
来た道を一瞥 ゆとりは御免 四面楚歌 参戦に次ぐ one game
「山あり谷あり崖あり」 塵は積もってく
果てしない旅の途中で 街のはずれに立ち寄る
疲れた両足をそっと投げ出して 寝転ぶと 繰り返される浅い眠り
何度も同じあの横顔 何度も同じあの言葉を…
「生きてるだけで悲しいと思うのは私だけなの?」と
タバコの煙が宙をうねり 虚ろに消える
きっとまだ力なき幼い日に
見なくていい悲しみを 見てきた君は今
こらえなくていい涙を こらえて過ごしてる
ほんとのことだけで 生きてゆけるほど
僕らは強くないさ 強くなくていい
いい?
持ち上げた瞼 世界は春だ 桜色の風をかきわけて
遥か彼方へ向かう途中 この菜の花畑に君はいたのかな
この空に鳥の白いはばたきを 僕が探す間きっと
君は大地に耳を澄まし 蟻の黒い足音を探したんだろうな
ピエロのような仮面を剥いで 太陽に忘れられた丘に立ち
月の光を浴びて 深く息を吸う
皿の割れる音も 怒鳴り声もない世界
温もりがなくたって 生きてはゆけるさ
だけど僕ら生きてるだけじゃ足りなくて
芽吹く大地や 分厚い幹や 消え去る虹や 過ぎ去る日々や
夜空のスピカ 四季の不思議が 教えてくれた 真実を探し続ける僕らに
どこまで旅をしても 命の始まりは
生きて愛されたいと泣いた 一人の赤子
ここではないどこかを 目指す理由とは
心ではないどこかに 答えはないと知るため
Vocabulary
挫折
Nounざせつ
setback; frustration; failure; to be discouraged
He experienced a setback.
Refers to experiencing a failure or difficulty that prevents progress, often leading to a loss of motivation.
まみれ
Noun, Suffixcovered in; smeared with; riddled with
Please don't leave mud-covered shoes in the entrance.
A suffix used with nouns to indicate that something is completely covered or stained with a substance, typically something messy like mud, blood, or sweat. It often carries a negative connotation.
流行
Nounはやり
fashion; fad; trend; popularity
This song is currently in fashion.
Refers to something that is widely accepted or popular for a certain period.
に
Particleparticle indicating time, location, target, or indirect object
I plan to meet friends on the weekend.
Multiple uses: marks specific time (when), location of existence (where something is), target/recipient of action (to whom/what), or purpose. Context determines meaning.
紛れる
Verbまぎれる
to be confused with; to be lost in; to be diverted
I got lost in the crowd and lost sight of my friend.
Used when something becomes indistinguishable by being mixed with others, or when attention is diverted.
幸せ
Noun, Adjectival nounしあわせ
happiness; good fortune; happy; lucky
The time I spend with my family is when I'm happiest.
Refers to a state of being satisfied and content, or good luck. It's used for long-term happiness or moments of bliss.
な
Particlecopula particle for na-adjectives; negative imperative particle
Study in a quiet place.
な connects na-adjectives to nouns they modify. It's the attributive form of だ/です. Also used as negative imperative particle meaning 'don't' after dictionary form verbs.
振り
Nounふり
appearance; behavior; pretense; counter for swords
He pretended not to hear and just passed by.
Often used in the pattern '...furi o suru' to mean 'to pretend to...'. It can also refer to one's manner or style.
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