Funk · TWOLODY ORIGINALS
The Name-Day of the Street Chess Master
“The Name-Day of the Street Chess Master” brings together Japanese and English. Its musical genre is Funk.
Lyrics & translation ↓
Japanese ↔ English
About this song
The first paired lines are “今日は私の名前を祝う日。” and “Today we celebrate my name.”. Read the complete lyrics in both languages below, then follow the same phrases in the player.
A chess master gives free games on her name day and loses gladly to a curious child. Contemporary melodic funk, 112 BPM, tight live bass, bright rhythm guitar, warm brass, articulate solo voice, memorable original refrain
Learn with this song
Listen to each line and compare its translation. Use Twin to switch to the same phrase in the other language; use Echo to recall its meaning before revealing the translation.
Two languages. One melody.
Lyrics & translation
Verse 1
今日は私の名前を祝う日。
Today we celebrate my name.
広場に古い盤を置く。
I set an old board in the square.
今日はお金はいらない。
Today I need no money.
小さな子が駒を見つめる。
A small child stares at the pieces.
Chorus
この一手は君のもの。
This move belongs to you.
小さな騎士が私を驚かせる。
A little knight surprises me.
負けた私が先に笑う。
I lose and smile first.
君の質問が最高の贈り物。
Your questions are the finest gift.
Verse 2
子供は紙の騎士を持っている。
The child carries a paper knight.
おばあちゃんが折ったと言う。
Grandmother folded it, the child says.
盤の端で王が待つ。
A king waits at the board's edge.
子供は静かに新しい道を見つける。
The child quietly finds a new path.
Bridge
急がなくていいと私は言う。
I say there is no need to hurry.
見物人が小さく拍手する。
The onlookers give a little applause.
Chorus
この一手は君のもの。
This move belongs to you.
小さな騎士が私を驚かせる。
A little knight surprises me.
負けた私が先に笑う。
I lose and smile first.
君の質問が最高の贈り物。
Your questions are the finest gift.
Outro
紙の騎士を窓に飾る。
I put the paper knight in my window.
明日もこの盤で会おう。
Let us meet at this board tomorrow.
