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cuddlefish ([personal profile] cuddlefish) wrote2007-08-27 07:44 pm

Song translations

Come one, come all, and see Robin's amateurish translations of various important songs. =_= Today we have a collection of idolm@ster-related music, including a song that isn't from the game, but was set to footage from the game in a music video.


The dance of asura and life, take my hand
I thought I told you, I love you
All wordly things are transitory in this shifting world
Even if no human heart remains

If, in the final moment
I could look into your eyes
There would be no sin left to commit
We would beg for mercy of the gods of hell

Is it wrong for us to crave each other
Like we mean to take each other's lives?
A dagger of mourning
Is buried deep in my heart

I am a Venus of freshly spilled blood
On my naked skin, I don
The scars we call love
More breathtaking than any hero's golden armor

The hymn of asura and life, the voice of the storm
Screams its lover's name again and again
Which one of me will you meet?
The mask of yaksa or a countenance of splendor?

May this one love always be unspoiled

When the time is right, the female
Impregnates the depths of the dark earth
With a dream of iniquity
And then crimson papaver bloom irregular

Perhaps it was destiny that we loved one another
Like shearing the life off of each other
A pinky-swear cat's-cradle
Of pratyaya conglomerate

I am Venus reborn
And the place where I fell to earth
Is the world's most amaranthine
The battlefield of love

The dance of asura and life, I let down my hair
I thought I told you, I want you
All wordly things are transitory in this shifting world
Waking or dreaming, my days are fleeting

Teach me what is the proudest thing

The dance of asura and life, our legs tangle
I will never let anyone have you
I am a butterfly familiar, consuming mara and devas
I am a the shell of a cicada, I fall as far as I can and vanish into reality

The hymn of asura and life, the voice of the storm
Screams its lover's name again and again
Which one of me will you meet?
The mask of yaksa or a countenance of splendor?

I will only live, embracing only this love

Does anybody else think "pratyaya conglomerate" (or anything else) was going too far? I sure do. But it makes me happy.


The Sun is Jealous

I want to swim farther
To a white-sanded island filled with light
I want to be a mermaid forever
Now, I dive into summer!

Dream
If this is a dream, I don't want to wake up
A couple frolics in the spangled waves
The sun burns as if jealous
I think my heart might catch fire, too

What were you trying to say before?
I have a great feeling about this
A squeeze, a squeeze in my heart

You chase me, and I pretend to run away
I slip into the ocean
I'm a mermaid!
I want you to catch me, and say you love me
I know, I know
The future starts
In this warm eternity

Dream
I think I dozed off
I suddenly awaken to find your eyes close to mine
You blush and look away; why are you in such a hurry?
My heartbeat is louder than the waves

I'm actually really hoping for more
I want to get closer
Much more, much more

You chase me, and I pretend to dodge you
I break into a run on purpose
The faraway seaside
I want you to catch me, and kiss me behind a boat
I know, I know
We start
On this sweet, endless afternoon

Come and chase me
Splash through the water
On this white-sanded island
Where palm trees wave in the wind

Take me across the sea of romance
That's right!
I know, I know
The drama unfolds
In this eternal summer


Blue Bird

It would be so easy to cry
But I won't let mourning change my course
Because I am the one
Who chose
This love,
And even this parting

Like a bird separated from the flock
I don't know where I'll go tomorrow
But even if I'm hurt
Even if the blood flows
I will always flap my wings
Where my heart guides me

Blue bird
Even if happiness
Is nearby
I will fly
To the end of the sky
I will keep believing in the future
I won't forget you
But I can't go back to yesterday

I don't want the shining sea I see from my window
I want to dive right into the waves
I fight off the arms that hold me back
There's be someplace I must go

In the birdcage of your arms
There are nothing but happy times
But now I go out to search for the crimson fruit
Even if, someday
I regret that I left you

Blue bird
With my two wings
Freedom and isolation
I will fly
To the end of the sky
To my faraway dreams
Because I would die
If my wings were torn off

Blue bird
Even if happiness
Is nearby
I will sing my song
At the end of the sky
As I make for the future
I loved you
But I will only look forward


Good Morning!! Breakfast

(La la la la it's morning! La la la la)
(La la la la it's morning! La la la la)
(La la la la time to get up!)

I open my eyes, a refreshing awakening
(La la la la it's morning! La la la la time to get up!)
The shining morning sun says good morning to the earth
(La la la la it's morning! La la la la time to get up!)

Oopsy-daisy!
My tummy is singing a growly song
Oh, deary-dear!
My head is doing a spinning dance

Don't forget to eat your breakfast today
(La la la la food! La la la la eat up!)
What will I get, Japanese or Western?
(La la la la food! La la la la eat up!)

Rice and
Nattou
Miso soup and nori and an egg
Toast and
A salad
An omelet and milk

Now, everybody eat up
This is your reward for getting up early
Come on, we'll all eat now
So we'll last until lunch

Today is Sunday, I do chores for Mommy
(La la la la cooking la la la la make something good)
I have a SPECIAL breakfast I made myself
(La la la la cooking la la la la make something good)

Make sure you use the cutting board and knife right
Don't set anything on fire! Especially not yourself!

It looked terrible
But I felt much better when I tasted it
My first piece was rather well made!

After we eat, we do the dishes
Cleaning up after yourself is a part of cooking
Because even the dirty plates get sparkling clean

You can't help what you do and don't like to eat
But always, always clean your plate
Don't forget to put your hands together
And give thanks for every piece of food

"Time to eat!"

(La la la la, la la la la food!
La la la la, la la la la eat up!)

Milk has calcium
Vegetables are filled with vitamins
Soybeans provide protein
A balanced diet is important

An empty stomach just
Wouldn't be right to start the day
I need my yummy breakfast
To get moving

"That was delicious!"


Positive!!

No point in worrying about it
Sometimes life's just like that, tomorrow'll be better

I jump out of bed at the alarm clock; I smile and change into my clothes
I hop on the bus as usual; I chat with my pals
Class is boring
So I spend it texting
Wanna go somewhere after school?
I wanna go eat crepes!

Before I know it, there's another, another me behind the mask
You aren't just pretending to be happy, are you?
How about that?

Mommy lectures, Daddy snores, I have to plan my future
English test next week, school bag search
"Oh my god, I forgot my school book!"

No point in worrying about it
Sometimes life's just like that, tomorrow'll be better

No point in googling it
Don't think, just go ahead, and you'll figure it out

When I'm feeling down
I have a good cry, and then I'm all better

And if that doesn't work
I take a shower, and then I conk out

When my horoscope is awful, or I'm having a bad hair day
When I'm just too darn sleepy, or when I'm starting to sigh
I don't have enough bars here!
Where are you now?
Let's go do some karaoke!
I can't today!

Before I know it, everyone's always frowny and down
Isn't it much sweeter when we're smiling?
How about that?

Mom has her friends, Dad is working, scolding canceled!
There's a sale tomorrow, we're recycling litter
"Oh crap, I dropped my wallet!"

No point in getting hysterical over it
Sometimes life's like that, it's only for now

No point in blogging about it
Writing down your bitching won't get you anywhere

When you're down and sick
Open the window, and look at the night sky

No point in being negative
Stand back, and I'll give you my strength!

We can't live without each other
We should all support each other
And people who say,
"But it's wrong to trust these things to others,"
Are just running away from reality!

Ami: Ugh! I spilled my candy!
Mami: It's okay!
Ami: Why? Are you gonna buy me another one?
Mami: No, I'm not.
Ami: Then it's no good! Aww, I think I'm gonna cry...
Mami: Here! Have half of mine.
Ami: I get it! Two makes one!
Mami: Just like Ami and Mami.
Ami: With the two of us together, we can do anything!
Mami: With everyone else with us, we can do MORE anything!
Ami and Mami: Let's get everybody to help us more and more!!

Woah woah! No point in worrying about it
Sometimes life's just like that, tomorrow'll be better

No point in googling it
Don't think, just go ahead, 1-2-3! And you'll figure it out

Mami: YAY! WE DID IT!
Ami: THAT WAS SO FUN!
Mami: Hey oniichan how was that?



relations

At night
In a store window
I saw
You walking away

The crowds froze
Like a still life
Even I
Stopped and stared

And what was burned into my eyes
Was your smile, and hers
I need you and it hurts
But keeping it light
Isn't easy

Don't say, "I don't know,"
Say, "I didn't do it!"
I don't want to hear your excuses
I think my heart is going to break

If you really love me
Then forget about her
Take me somewhere
Far away

At night
In a parking lot
You won't say
Anything

Melodies flow
Out of the radio
I look back
On today

I think the sea, the street corner
Will stay with me forever
I could stay rational
If this love was a game
But it's not easy

Don't say, "Bye,"
Say, "See ya later!"
You don't have to be mine
Just be with me

And if you ever get tired of her
Call me right up
Hold me
Like you mean to break me

Don't say, "Sorry,"
Say, "See you later."
You don't have to be mine
Just be with me

And if you ever get tired of her
Call me right up
Hold me
Like you mean to break me
Love me
Like you mean to break me


I ARE IDOL I'm An Idol

I'm basically really stubborn
But that depends, I can be fickle, too
And I use that flexibility of response well
To walk the tightrope

I always smile at the people I like
And I'm not so bad for the people I don't
I'm mild on display and wild in private
The only thing I'm good at is getting along

This isn't the kind of job
Where you can just slide by with genius and compliments
And that's why
People who say nobody sees how hard they try
Are as vain as they come!

I know I must be the best!
But you're not so bad yourself
Well, it's just that the comparison to me
Is a little unfair for you

Because the start line is just so far away
It's not going to be that easy to cross
I think the outcome of this race is obvious
But I promise not to lose just for you
Fair and square
Of course

I can always play the helpless little girl
But I can't let people see me when I'm weak
I don't care about people who have no inner strength
I actually hate people who can never stand up for themselves

Ambivalence is basically
The same as saying nothing at all
I say what I want, and I mean it
And I never backpedal

I just can't stand conversations
Filled with polite compliments and lip service
And that's why
I try to give those inscrutable grownups
A little push

I knew it, I'm the best!
I think this is my moment to shine
Well, I think I was kind of born
As a diamond in the rough

I've gotta get more famous
There must be some mistake
There are still SLOW people out there
Who haven't noticed me yet
With my Charm Beam
I will lock on
To their hearts

I'm trying to hold back
But I can't stand it anymore
I want to go out, find some fans-to-be
And give them an earful

How dare you ignore me
Who do you think you are?
That's right, show some respect
Why don't you just bow down right now
Like every day is wonderful
My graduation is a certain thing
Possibly

My life
Isn't as glamorous
As the world
Thinks it is

I think the thrill-seeker girls my age
Have more fun

I know I must be free
Well, I might break sometime
With this packed schedule
It's back-breaking work

But I have these wonderful fans
Who give me their support
And if I ever broke my promises
It'd be a betrayal for them all
I can never do that
So in a weird way
I can do what I want

I knew it, I'm the best!
I think this is my moment to shine
Well, I think I was kind of born
As a diamond in the rough

I've gotta get more famous
There must be some mistake
There are still SLOW people out there
Who haven't noticed me yet
With my Charm Beam
I will lock on
To their hearts


GO MY WAY!!

Go my way! Go, forward!
Let's all do our best
I want to be
The kind of person I love

3, 2, 1, go!

I think, let's try nonstop!
But then there's another red light!?!
Don't get down!
That's what we have highways for! Fight!

I think, let's go at full throttle!
But then there's a speed limit!?!
Don't worry and fuss!
That's why there are jet planes! Flight!

Nobody knows what the future holds
And that's why everyone dreams
You can't find them on any map, but
You can reach for them any time
Now, let's go!

Go my way! Go, higher!
Whether it's smiles or tears
The whole world
Is a wonderland-like neverland

Go my way! Go, forward!
Let's all do our best
I want to be
The kind of person I love

I think, I'll go on a date with you today
But then the rain starts coming down
That's what I call a great chance
To share an umbrella with him! Woohoo!

I think, I want to hang out with my friends tomorrow
But then I'm worried about my wallet
This is what I have money sense for
Time to take a break on the diet cookies!

Happiness and unhappiness
Can change depending on how you feel
You can find them in any place
You should try to start at any time
Right now!

Go my way! Go, higher!
Each and every person in the world
Is one-and-only, but not lonely

Go my way! Go, forward!
Let's work our hardest!
Let the light gather at all my destinations

Go my way! Go, higher!
Whether it's smiles or tears
The whole world
Is a wonderland neverland

Go my way! Go, forward!
Let's all do our best
I want to be
The kind of person I love

Go my way! Go, higher!
Each and every person in the world
Is one-and-only, but not lonely

Go my way! Go, forward!
Let's work our hardest!
Let the light gather at all my destinations

I have more idolm@ster translations, but they're not complete because I can't find the m@sterversions on YouTube. If anybody wants me to translate those (nobody does, but), find me the m@sterversion lyrics in Japanese and I'll see what I can do. >_>

EDIT: I forgot to mention that I translated the short version of "Agent Yoru wo Iku." Watching that lolitwin sing it really raised my eyebrows. "Mewt me down"? For a moment, I went to a dark place.

[identity profile] moumusu.livejournal.com 2007-08-29 06:44 am (UTC)(link)
Man, have you seen the videos of the bits where Mr. Producer interacts with the girls? Specifically, the things that are labeled "normal communication." (I know they don't mean it that way, but it's fun to take a potshot. =w=)

What's to explain? It's a crystallization...of. Uh. ...I'll get back to you on this.

Mm...really? I get so edgy when I have to fill out a form and give away my e-mail address.

[identity profile] narugami.livejournal.com 2007-08-29 12:34 pm (UTC)(link)
I've seen a bit of it but not much; some of the costumes make me twitch though I guess that's par for the course in real concerts too. With this kind of otaku stuff I'm always suspicious of the maker's motives in production...

I keep two email addresses - one for real life and one for Net-ish stuff. That way, I don't get LJ notifications among my serious emails ^^; But yeah, I see what you mean.

[identity profile] moumusu.livejournal.com 2007-08-30 02:21 am (UTC)(link)
One of the most used fanservice costumes is the school gym uniform with the bloomers (bulky underpants). There's also a brown school uniform, a sailor fuku school uniform, school swimsuit, sexy swimsuit (they'll dance in that! Really!) But the one that bothers me the most is the pacifier =_= (NOT KIDDING.) One video gave that to three "cool" girls and had them sing the breakfast song, and then the uploader said, "Maybe if I put in [I forget, something], it would have been more destructive." I really really really like their normal outfits, though. Really really. Like, I'm collecting YouTube videos for each one. I agree that they're revealing, but they're also flattering. And cute.

I have three e-mail addresses, but I only check one with any kind of regularity. ._. I would probably give the middle address to Niconico, but then if I got announcements and stuff it'd be harder for me to check.