アイドル (Idol) (English translation) cover art

アイドル (Idol) (English translation)

YOASOBI THE BOOK 3 English

Intro: ikura & REAL AKIBA BOYZ

Ravaging the media with that flawless smileWanting to know your secret, so mysteriousEven your flaws are your domainPerfect and deceitful, you areA genius idol(You're my savior, you're my saving grace)

Verse 1: ikura

What did you eat today? What's your favorite book?If you were going out to play, where would you go?I haven't eaten anything, that's a secretNo matter what you ask me, I dodge and weaveYes, matter-of-factly, yet brilliantlyThe secret you almost see tastes like honeyThis doesn't exist, that doesn't exist eitherWhat's your type? Who's your person? Come on, answer me

Pre-Chorus: ikura & REAL AKIBA BOYZ

"Loving someone (Hey! Hey!)I don't even understand that" (Hey! Hey!)Can't tell if it's a lie or the truth (Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!)Another person falls for those words (Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!)Falls for you again

Chorus: ikura

Everyone's eyes are drawn to youYou're perfect, the ultimate idolNever appearing againA reincarnation of the first starAh, with that smile you make everyone love youYou captivate everyoneThat gaze, those wordsEven if it's a lie, it's perfect love

Verse 2: ikura

Yes yes, that girl is specialWe're just extras from the startWe're supporting cast, role BIt's not all thanks to that girlPretentious, no jealousy or envyThat's impossible, this isn't a joke, that's why I can't forgive itNot perfect, I can't forgive you, I can't forgive myselfStronger than anyone, I won't accept anyone but you

Chorus: ikura & REAL AKIBA BOYZ

Everyone believes and worshipsTruly the strongest, invincible idolNo weaknesses to be foundCarrying the first star withinCan't show any weak points (Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!)Hide what you don't want known (Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!)If you're not one of a kind, no way (Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!)That's what true love is (Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!)

Bridge: ikura

Stirring up the media with that practiced smileThis secret I keep hiddenBuilding a career on lies of loveThis is my way of lovingEven the sweat that flows is beautiful aquaThese eyelids hiding rubiesI sing and dance and perform, I am MariaYes, lies are the ultimate love

Pre-Chorus: ikura

I've never been loved by anyoneI've never loved anyone eitherMy lies like thatWill become true someday (I believe)

Chorus: ikura & REAL AKIBA BOYZ

Someday I'll surely have it allI'm a greedy idol like thatAt my true size, I want toLove everyone properlyToday I lie again, these words (Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!)Wishing for the day they become true (Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!)Still, to you and you (Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!)I couldn't say it (Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!)Ah, I finally said itThis is definitely not a lie, I love you

Post-Chorus: REAL AKIBA BOYZ

(Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!)(Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!)(Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!)(Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!)

Outro: REAL AKIBA BOYZ

(You're my savior, my true savior, my saving grace)
What the song means

The song explores the duality of an idol's public persona versus private self. It portrays an idol who maintains a perfect image through calculated mystery and lies, captivating fans while struggling with authenticity. The narrator questions whether their deception is love or manipulation, ultimately hoping their hidden feelings become real.

Learn a word

のらりくらり — dodge and weave

A Japanese expression meaning to evade questions or avoid giving direct answers evasively.

Song info
Release date
2023-04-12
Album
THE BOOK 3
Written by
Ayase
Produced by
Ayase

YOASOBI

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