Growing Up!!

Galaxy Force closing theme
"Growing up!!"
Performed by:	Shinji Kakijima
Composed by:	Shinji Kakijima
Lyrics by:	Hitomi Mieno
Arranged by:	Yasutaka Mizushima

"Growing up!!" is the second closing theme song of the Galaxy Force series. It debuted with episode 28 "Reincarnation! Vanguard Team".

Lyrics

The lyrics on this page have been translated more idiomatically than literally.

TV size edit

Original Japanese 突き上げた右手に未熟な未来 そう！呼び起こせよ！僕らの歴史上 まだ負けなしの好奇心 暴れ始めたら 育つリズム 高く空へ 強がっていけ明日の君を 助けられるのは今日の君だろう!? 揺らせ心 闇の中から つかめ光 油断してちゃ駄目さ 突き上げた右手に未熟な未来 僕らの完成度を最前線へ さあ！踏み込もう！ 決められた ルールはないんだ 込めろパワー 高く空へ Growing up!!

Rōmaji transliteration Tsuki-ageta migite ni mijuku na mirai Sō! Yobi okose yo! Bokura no rekishijō Mada makenashi no kōkishin Abare hajime tara Sodatsu Rhythm takaku sora e Tsuyogatte ike ashita no kimi o Tasukerareru no wa kyō no kimi darō!? Yurase kokoro yami no naka kara Tsukame hikari Yudan shitecha dame sa Tsuki-ageta migite ni mijuku na mirai Bokura no kanseido o sazensen e Sā! Fumikomō! Kimerareta Rule wa nain da Komero power takaku sora e Growing up!!

English translation Thrust your right hand up into the unripened future Right! Call it forth! It's our history My curiosity hasn't been beaten yet The rampage has begun The rhythm of growing, rises high into the sky The future you looks strong But isn't it the present you that can help!? Shake that heart in the darkness Grab a hold of the light You mustn't be negligent Thrust your right hand up into the unripened future We're on the path to perfection Now! Let's step in! It's decided There are no rules Put in all your power, rise high into the sky Growing up!!

Full version

Original Japanese 突き上げた右手に未熟な未来 そう！呼び起こせよ！ 僕らの歴史上 まだ負けなしの好奇心 暴れ始めたら 育つリズム 高く空へ Growing up!! 強がっていけ明日の君を 助けられるのは今日の君だろう!? 揺らせ心 闇の中から つかめ光 油断してちゃ駄目さ 突き上げた右手に未熟な未来 僕らの完成度を最前線へ さあ！踏み込もう！ 決められた ルールはないんだ 込めろパワー 世界中で Wake me up!! 力の限りぶつかっていけ 始まる奇跡に遠慮するなよ はずせ鎖 自由になれる 勇気一つ抱いて辿り着こう 突き上げた右手に未熟な未来 そう！呼び起こせよ！ 僕らの歴史上 まだ負けなしの好奇心 暴れ始めたら 育つリズム 高く空へ Growing up!! 突き上げた右手に未熟な未来 そう！呼び起こせよ！ 僕らの歴史上 まだ負けなしの好奇心 暴れ始めたら 育つリズム 高く空へ Growing up!! Growing up!!

Rōmaji transliteration Tsuki-ageta migite ni mijuku na mirai Sō! Yobi okose yo! Bokura no rekishijō Mada makenashi no kōkishin Abare hajime tara Sodatsu Rhythm Takaku sora e Growing up!! Tsuyogatte ike ashita no kimi o Tasukerareru no wa kyō no kimi darō!? Yurase kokoro yami no naka kara Tsukame hikari Yudan shitecha dame sa Tsuki-ageta migite ni mijuku na mirai Bokura no kanseido o saizensen e Sā! Fumikomō! Kimerareta Rule wa nainda Komero Power Sekai-jū de Wake me up!! Chikara no kagiri butsukatte ike Hajimaru kiseki ni enryosuru na yo Hazuse kusari jiyū ni nareru Yūki hitsotsu idai te tadoritsukō Tsuki-ageta migite ni mijuku na mirai Sō! Yobi okose yo! Bokura no rekishijō Mada makenashi no kōkishin Abare hajime tara Sodatsu Rhythm Takaku sora e Growing up!! Tsuki-ageta migite ni mijuku na mirai Sō! Yobi okose yo! Bokura no rekishijō Mada makenashi no kōkishin Abare hajime tara Sodatsu Rhythm Takaku sora e Growing up!! Growing up!!

English translation Your right hand thrust into an uncertain future That's right! Call it forth! It's our history My curiosity hasn't been beaten yet The rampage has begun The growing rhythm rises high into the sky Growing up!! For you to be strong in the future Doesn't it require the help of you in the present!? Shake that heart in the darkness Grab a hold of the light You mustn't be hesitant Thrust your right hand up into the unripened future We're at the frontlines to maturation Now! Let's step in! It's decided There are no rules Put in all your power throughout the world, so Wake me up!! Keep pushing on to the limits of your strength Don't hesitate on the miracle that's about to happen Release the chains to become free Embrace a bit of courage and we'll reach our destination Your right hand thrust into an uncertain future Yes! Call it forth! It's our history My curiosity hasn't been beaten yet The rampage has begun The growing rhythm rises high into the sky Growing up!! Your right hand thrust into an uncertain future That's right! Call it forth! It's our history My curiosity hasn't been beaten yet The rampage has begun The growing rhythm rises high into the sky Growing up!! Growing up!!

Single release

Track listing

1. "IGNITION!"
2. "Growing up!!"
3. "IGNITION! (Original Karaoke)"
4. "Growing up!! (Original Karaoke)"

Release date: July 21, 2005
Label: Victor Entertainment
Prod. code: VICL-35847
ASIN: B0009V1H20

Album releases

All releases listed feature the full version of the song, unless otherwise noted.

• 2007 — Transformers Song Universe (Columbia Music Entertainment)

References

• Original Japanese lyrics from Otakebihonpo
• Rōmaji transliteration/English translation translation of TV size edit from TV-Nihon.com sub of Transformers Galaxy Force.