STUTS features Kohjiya and Hana Hope in 99 Steps. Akihisa Kitazato writes the lyrics with Kohjiya and STUTS. Nicolas De Porcel writes the arrangement.
Released: May 7, 2025
99 Steps (feat. Kohjiya & Hana Hope)
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99 Steps (feat. Kohjiya & Hana Hope) Lyrics English Translation by Stuts
Akihisa Kitazato says the line about being at 99, chased by tomorrow’s anxiety. He describes a sprouting heart that fills up and plays with light until it overflows.
Kumo Wo Surinukete Ue NiSlipping through the clouds, heading up,
Yuugata Ni Wa Uten Niin the rainy weather of the evening.
Ataru Kaze Ga Yokei NiThe wind against me feels even stronger,
Aa Todoku Zekkei Niah, I’m reaching that spectacular view.
Kaku Shinario No Ue Ni AruUpon the script that I had written,
Ano Omori Wa HazushitaI’ve taken off that heavy weight.
Mitai Mono Dake NarabetaraOnce I lined up only what I wanted to see,
Ashi Wo Fumiireta EriaI stepped into a new zone,
Eriaa new zone.
Naa Baby Yoru Naka NiHey baby, in the middle of the night,
Yume Naka Ni Yatteta Mukashi Wo Warattarilaughing about the old days when we were just dreaming,
Shizuka Ni Aoku Yureteruswaying quietly in the blue.
Itemo Tattemo IreneeI just can’t sit still,
Ano Hi Kara Zutto Senmeiit’s all been so vivid since that day.
Kedo Ima Wa 99But now, I’m at 99,
Ashita No Fuan To Omoi Ni Owaretechased by tomorrow’s anxiety and thoughts.
Sore Demo 99Even so, I’m at 99,
Mabushikute Souna Aitsu Ni Okuru Messesending a message to that person who seems so dazzling.
Nanika Ga TarinaiSomething’s missing.
Darui Koshi Wo Honno Sukoshi OkoshiteLifting my tired body just a little bit,
Tooku Wa Nai Mirai Dein a future that’s not too far away,
Odotteru Ase Ni Ore No Kagemy shadow dances in the sweat.
Aah Kono Atsui Karada Wo Kakeru Kesshou Kaze Ni Natta MitaiAah, it’s like this hot body, this crystal, has become the wind,
Tobi Haneteikuleaping and flying away.
Aah Mebuku Kokoro Mitashite YukuAah, my sprouting heart is filling up,
Afuredasu Made Hikari To Asobuplaying with the light until it overflows.
Ki Ni Mo Tomezu Hitai Ni AseWithout even noticing the sweat on my forehead,
Tanoshimeteta Toori AmeI was enjoying the passing rain.
Omaenchi No Oodoori MadeAll the way to the main street by your place,
Kucchabetteta Ano Yoakewe just kept chatting until that dawn.
Ochite Wa Shizundeta KoroBack when I was falling and sinking,
Ima De Wa Nani Ni Mo Kowakunai HotondoI’m not afraid of almost anything now.
Kore Made No Zenbu Ga Ore No Mune Wo BougyoEverything I’ve been through now protects my heart,
Aishiteru Kore Wa Ore No Hashiru DouroI love this road that I’m running on.
Tada Itsumo Spit De Sakasa Ni Suru BottomI just always spit my rhymes and turn it all upside down.
Nani Mo Nakute IiIt’s okay to have nothing,
Koboreteku Katte Niit just spills out on its own,
Ima Janakute Iiit doesn’t have to be right now.
Tada Hitasura Ni Ki Ni Naru Koto Wo KaiteI just keep writing what’s on my mind,
Tada Hitasura Ni Ki Ni Iru Jibun Wo MezashiteI just keep aiming to be the person I want to be.
Kaku Shinario No Ue Ni AruUpon the script that I had written,
Ano Omori Wa HazushitaI’ve taken off that heavy weight.
Mitai Mono Dake NarabetaraOnce I lined up only what I wanted to see,
Ashi Wo Fumiireta EriaI stepped into a new zone,
Eriaa new zone.
Naa Baby Yoru Naka NiHey baby, in the middle of the night,
Yume Naka Ni Yatteta Mukashi Wo Warattarilaughing about the old days when we were just dreaming,
Shizuka Ni Aoku Yureteruswaying quietly in the blue.
Itemo Tattemo IreneeI just can’t sit still,
Ano Hi Kara Zutto Senmeiit’s all been so vivid since that day.
Aah Kono Atsui Karada Wo Kakeru Kesshou Kaze Ni Natta MitaiAah, it’s like this hot body, this crystal, has become the wind,
Tobi Haneteikuleaping and flying away.
Aah Mebuku Kokoro Mitashite YukuAah, my sprouting heart is filling up,
Afuredasu Made Hikari To Asobuplaying with the light until it overflows.
Nando Mo Meguru Taiyou Wa Kimi To Onaji Yorokobi No AshiotoThe sun that cycles over and over has the same joyful footsteps as you,
Hibikase Odoruechoing as they dance.
Kanjite Iru Yo Utai Nagara Arukidasu No SaI can feel it, you know? I’ll start walking as I sing,
Hikari To Tomo Nitogether with the light.
99 Steps (feat. Kohjiya & Hana Hope) Music Video
The 99 Steps lyrics meaning offers a view of perseverance and hope.