PEDRO delivers a heartfelt track with ‘1999,’ written by AYUNi D. The musician mixes introspective lyrics with a melody that captures the essence of self-discovery. AYUNi D, alongside composers Ishige Akira, Shigeo Miyamoto, and Kamijyo Yuji, creates a tune that feels both personal and universal.
AYUNi D writes about the struggle of self-awareness and the desire for change. The lyrics mention, ‘I still believe that I can save the world,’ showing a mix of doubt and hope. PEDRO’s vocal performance brings a raw honesty to this journey of inner growth and resilience.
Konnichiwa boku desuHello, it’s me.
Jiishiki kajou de unuboreyaI’m overly self-conscious and a bit of a narcissist,
Kirawareru no wa kekkou iyaand I really hate the thought of being disliked.
Sewa no yakeru yatsu daI’m quite a handful to deal with.
Konnichiwa boku desuHello, it’s me.
Jibun sagashi no tabi ni deruI’m setting out on a journey to find myself,
Kawarazu ni kawarezu niunchanging and unable to change,
Zutto koko ni iru no nieven though I’ve been right here the whole time.
Otonagenai kedo yumemiteruIt’s immature, but I’m still dreaming.
Kakumei okoseru ki wa shiteruI feel like I could start a revolution.
Mada minu chikara ga aru hazu daThere must be some power within me I haven’t seen yet;
Souda koko de nigete tamaru kathat’s right, there’s no way I’m running away now.
Sekai wo sukueru tte mada shinjiteiruI still believe that I can save the world,
Kietai yoru wo nando mo koete kita karabecause I’ve survived so many nights when I just wanted to disappear.
Kamisama nanka ni wa narenakatta kedoI couldn’t become anything like a god, but
Arinomama no boku de sakebi tsuzukeru yoI’ll keep on screaming just as I am,
Mou daremo kanashimi ni kurenai de ii you niso that no one has to drown in sadness anymore.
Konnichiwa boku desuHello, it’s me.
Kono machi mo narete kitaI’ve gotten used to this town.
Tomodachi wa sukoshi fueteMy friends have increased a little,
Shiranai kotoba wa hette kitaand the words I don’t know have started to fade.
Konnichiwa boku desuHello, it’s me.
Tokai no kensou ni najindeBlending into the hustle and bustle of the city,
Yurayura to furafura toswaying and staggering about,
Sabishisa wo nijimaseruletting my loneliness seep through.
Naite kutta meshi no kazu toThe number of meals I ate while weeping,
Hisshi ni haji kaita hibi woand the days I lived in desperate embarrassment—
Kibou to yobazu ni nanto yobuif you don’t call that hope, what do you call it?
Souda koko de nigete tamaru kaThat’s right, I’m absolutely not running away here.
WakaranakunatchatteI lost my way completely,
Mayotte butsukatte nakijakuttawandering, crashing into things, and sobbing.
Tsuyogattari shitta furi wo shiteta kedoI acted tough and pretended to know it all, but
Kono sekai wa teki bakari de wa nai kotothe fact that this world isn’t just full of enemies
Kimi ga boku ni oshiete kuretandais something you taught me.
Iza ikouNow, let’s go.
Sekai wo sukueru tte mada shinjiteiruI still believe that I can save the world,
Kietai yoru wo nando mo koete kita karabecause I’ve survived so many nights when I just wanted to disappear.
Kamisama nanka ni wa narenakatta kedoI couldn’t become anything like a god, but
Arinomama no boku de sakebi tsuzukeru yoI’ll keep on screaming just as I am.
Sekai wo sukueru tte mada shinjiteiruI still believe that I can save the world.
Kamisama nanka ni wa narenakatta kedoI couldn’t become anything like a god, but
Arinomama no boku de sakebi tsuzukeru yoI’ll keep on screaming just as I am,
Mou kimi ga kanashimi ni kurenai de ii you niso that you don’t have to drown in sadness anymore.
‘1999’ lyrics are about finding strength in vulnerability. PEDRO stars in this reflective piece from the album Tiny Dawn, offering a relatable narrative for anyone on their own path to self-acceptance.
