Lost in Translation (But I'm Trying)
Lyrics
"Wait, let me try one more time..."
一、二、三、go!
I tried to say ありがとう, but it came out wrong,
"Ar-ree-gay-toe," oh no, not the right song.
Tried to greet with a cheerful こんにちは,
But stumbled through it like "KNEE-chee-wah," huh?
Oops, I slipped, and my tongue’s in a twist,
Turning 日本語 to a language of myths.
From 桜 to カラオケ, what did I say?
"SACK-er-rah, CARRY-okie," I butchered away!
I tried to say 可愛い, but said 怖い instead,
The chef gave a smile, but I blushed bright red.
Tried to say すみません to apologize,
It came out "Summy-mah-ZEN," oh, what a surprise!
Every 漢字 looks like a mountain to climb,
Every ひらがな feels like a crime.
But I’ll keep on trying, won’t let it go,
Even if my カタカナ steals the show.
Oops, I slipped, and my tongue’s in a twist,
Turning 日本語 to a language of myths.
From ラーメン to 着物, what did I say?
"RAY-mun, kuh-MOE-no," I lost my way!
So I’ll keep on laughing, embracing the sound,
Learning each mistake as I stumble around.
For every "oof" and "oops," I’ll just carry on,
Turning mispronunciations into my song!
"Was that better?"