Introduction
Dua Lipa is a British singer-songwriter who has taken the world by storm with her hit song "New Rules". This song has become an anthem for women all over the world, encouraging them to set boundaries and move on from toxic relationships. In this article, we will provide a relaxed Japanese translation of the song and break down the lyrics to help you better understand the message behind the song.
Verse 1
One: "Don't pick up the phone, you know he's only calling 'cause he's drunk and alone."
二つ: "Don't let him in, you'll have to kick him out again."
三つ: "Don't be his friend, you know you're gonna wake up in his bed in the morning."
These first three rules set the tone for the song. Dua Lipa is telling her listeners that they need to distance themselves from their ex-partner and not fall back into old habits. The first rule advises against answering calls from the ex, knowing that they are only calling because they are drunk and lonely. The second rule advises not to let them back into your life, as you will only have to kick them out again. The third rule advises against being friends with your ex, as it can lead to a blurred line that could end up in bed together.
Chorus
One: "I got new rules, I count 'em."
二つ: "I gotta tell them to myself."
三つ: "I keep pushin' forward, but he keeps pullin' me backwards."
Here, Dua Lipa sings about her newfound rules and how she has to remind herself to follow them. She acknowledges that her ex is still trying to pull her back into the relationship, but she is determined to move forward.
Verse 2
One: "I'm picking up the pieces, he's still calling his friends."
二つ: "Oh, I'm trying, trying, trying, but he's still on my mind."
三つ: "I'm going to Paris, and I'm going to forget his name."
These lyrics show how difficult it is to move on from a past relationship. The ex-partner is still calling his friends, while Dua Lipa is trying to pick up the pieces and move on. She admits that he is still on her mind, but she is determined to forget him and move on with her life.
Chorus
One: "I got new rules, I count 'em."
二つ: "I gotta tell them to myself."
三つ: "I keep pushin' forward, but he keeps pullin' me backwards."
Again, Dua Lipa sings about her new rules and how she has to remind herself to follow them. She acknowledges that her ex is still trying to pull her back into the relationship, but she is determined to move forward.
Bridge
One: "One, don't pick up the phone."
二つ: "You know he's only calling 'cause he's drunk and alone."
三つ: "Two, don't let him in."
四つ: "You'll have to kick him out again."
五つ: "Three, don't be his friend."
六つ: "You know you're gonna wake up in his bed in the morning."
七つ: "And if you're under him, you ain't getting over him."
The bridge of the song repeats the first three rules and adds a new one. The final rule states that if you are still getting intimate with your ex, then you are not truly moving on from the relationship.
Chorus
One: "I got new rules, I count 'em."
二つ: "I gotta tell them to myself."
三つ: "I keep pushin' forward, but he keeps pullin' me backwards."
The final chorus of the song repeats the same lyrics as before, emphasizing the importance of following these new rules and moving on from toxic relationships.
Conclusion
Dua Lipa's "New Rules" is a powerful anthem that encourages women to set boundaries and move on from toxic relationships. By breaking down the lyrics in a relaxed Japanese translation, we hope to help you better understand the message behind the song and apply it to your own life. Remember to always put yourself first and prioritize your own happiness.
