らしさ – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: Official髭男dism

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the vibrant world of J-POP with Official髭男dism's "Rashisa," a song that beautifully encapsulates the essence of self-discovery. By exploring its heartfelt lyrics, you'll gain insights into Japanese expressions for individuality, resilience, and the courage to embrace your true self. Let this song be your guide to understanding the nuances of the Japanese language and the universal journey of finding one's place in the world.

[English]

作词 : 藤原聡

作曲 : 藤原聡

I’m proud of it all—every part that makes me who I am.

I love it all—even the dark side of myself reflected in you.

The talent I didn’t get, this fragile personality,

but also the strong will to dream big, no matter what.

...

I’m always anxious—the crowd’s footsteps seem to trample my efforts.

How many times have I depended on the shadows within you?

“It’s alright to be the only one,”

but behind the forced blindfold,

I’m tired of seeing a sleepless version of myself.

...

”If you look at it realistically and objectively, it’s hopeless. There’s no way I’m getting first place.”

I know that—I really do, but

deep down, I just can’t accept it.

Why did I end up with such tricky,

ill-fitting strengths, anyway?

...

Carrying those things called “myself,”

we cried and laughed, always competing.

We gave everything to the things we loved,

and cried again and laughed again,

all at a crazy pace.

...

No matter how many times I win, the future stays tough.

Honestly—what’s up with that? When I keep losing over and over,

memories just slow my steps even more.

That’s the worst gift from my past self and from you.

...

My calculating, passive side acts as a bandage that protects me.

I’m too scared to ever peel it off.

I know that—I really do, but

my pride stays brand new, swollen and itching.

Because both are me, both are you,

and both are truly how we feel—it’s such a pain.

...

“You got a late start.”

“The world is just too big.”

“Geniuses are next-level.”

“Doesn’t matter. As long as you’re having fun, right?”

Geez, shut up—but even so,

I had days when I still lost to you.

Well, guess that’s how it goes—a steady core or

fixed ideas just aren’t me at all.

But now, I’m at my limit.

No way I’m going to do everything you say.

I just don’t want to lose to anyone!

So please—don’t let that fire burn out!

...

Carrying those things called “myself,”

we cried and laughed, always competing.

We gave everything to what we loved—still, we cry and laugh,

and once we get into position, let’s go for it, all out.

...

Carrying those things called “myself,”

all the joy, sadness, anxiety, hope, despair, excitement—they’re yours and mine, all of them.

Carrying those things called “myself,”

we’ll cry and laugh till our last breath.

“I’m really glad.”

Yeah, I’m glad I got to live.

[Japanese]

作词 : 藤原聡

作曲 : 藤原聡

誇るよ全部 僕が僕であるための要素を

好きだよ全部 君という僕の黒い部分も

恵まれなかった才能も 丈夫じゃない性格も

だけど大それた夢をちゃんと描く強かさも

焦るよいつも 足音の群衆が僕の努力を

引き裂いて何度 君という闇の世話になったろう

オンリーワンでもいいと

無理やりつけたアイマスクの

奥で一睡もしやしない自分も見飽きたよ

「現実的、客観的に見れば 絶望的。絶対的1位はきっと取れないな」

分かってる 分かっちゃいるんだけど

圧倒的、直感的に僕は 納得出来ちゃいない

ああ なんでこんなにも面倒で

不適合な長所を宿してしまったんだろう

らしさ そんなものを抱えては

僕らは泣いてた 笑ってた 競い合ったまま

大好きな事に全て捧げては

何度も泣くんだ 笑うんだ

メチャクチャなペースで

何度勝っても それはそれで未来は苦しいもの

ああ まじでなんなの？ 負けて負けて負けまくった時ほど

思い出話が僕の歩みを遅めてしまうよ

過去の僕と君からの最低のプレゼント

打算的で消極的な面は 僕を守る絆創膏

怖くてきっと剥げないな

分かってる 分かっちゃいるんだけど

プライドは新品のままで白くふやけ痒がっている

ああ どちらも僕で君だから

どちらも本心だからたちが悪いよな

「始めたのが遅いから」

「世界はあまりにも広いから」

「天才はレベルが違うから」

「てかお前が楽しけりゃいいじゃん」

ああ うるさいな それでもなんか

君に負けてしまう日もあった

まあ そりゃそっか ブレない芯や

思想なんて僕らしくはないや

でも今の僕は もう限界だ

君の言いなりになってたまるか

僕はやっぱ 誰にも負けたくないんだ

そんな熱よどうか 消えてなくなるな！

らしさ そんなものを抱えては

僕らは泣いてた 笑ってた 競い合ったまま

大好きな事に全て捧げては まだまだ泣くんだ 笑うんだ

位置についたなら さあ、本気で勝負だ

らしさ そんなものを抱えては

喜び悲しみ 不安期待 絶望絶頂 君と僕のものだよ全部

らしさ そんなものを抱えては

ああ 息絶えるまで泣くんだ 笑うんだ

「本当に良かった」

ああ 生きてて良かったな