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So I decided to translate a Japanese song.

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PostPosted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 5:20 am


This is my singable translation of it. The original is "Linda Linda" by the Blue Hearts. If this is a violation of the rules... I'm ok with you deleting this thread.

Like a sewer rat, I would like
To be beautiful, you see
Because you have a, hidden beauty
That will never show, in photographs

Linda Linda, Linda Linda Linda
Linda Linda, Linda Linda Linda

If someday, somehow
As unlikely it may be
I get a chance to speak with you
How about, you teach me, what love really means
How about you teach the meaning that is true

Linda Linda, Linda Linda Linda
Linda Linda, Linda Linda Linda

You are nice to me, nicer than most, darling you are as nice as a rat
You are warmer than, anything, not unlike a rat, and don't you doubt that

Linda Linda, Linda Linda Linda
Linda Linda, Linda Linda Linda

If someday, somehow
As unlikely it may be
I get a chance to speak with you
How about, you teach me, what love really means
How about you teach the meaning that is true

Even if it's not real love, even if it's not true passion, I will never be able to let you go
Not as long as I can carry, even only this great strength, that no one will be able to crush

Linda Linda, Linda Linda Linda
Linda Linda, Linda Linda Linda

Linda Linda, Linda Linda Linda
Linda Linda, Linda Linda Linda

Linda Linda, Linda Linda Linda
Linda Linda, Linda Linda Linda
PostPosted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 2:59 pm


A sewer rat?

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PostPosted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 3:01 pm


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A sewer rat?
Apparently that is what "dobunezumi" means, plus it is a convenient syllable filler.

Andrew W.K. translated "dobunezumi" as "gutter rat".
PostPosted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 3:05 pm


Bao Sanniang
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A sewer rat?
Apparently that is what "dobunezumi" means, plus it is a convenient syllable filler.

Andrew W.K. translated "dobunezumi" as "gutter rat".
Interesting.

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PostPosted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 3:08 pm


Slightly updated
PostPosted: Mon Feb 11, 2013 12:56 am


So...someone likes Linda?

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PostPosted: Mon Feb 11, 2013 9:51 am


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So...someone likes Linda?
I guess.
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