Mr.Children’s song ‘Again’ features lyrics and music by Kazutoshi Sakurai, with composition from Syoichiro Ishii. It opens with a quiet resignation, as the protagonist decides not to hope too much. Sakurai describes a feeling of exhaustion and lost joys.
Released: January 19, 2026
Again
Mr.Children
Again Lyrics Translation – Mr.Children
Kazutoshi Sakurai writes about wondering if he was ever able to smile for a change. He says his heart just becomes empty, and he gently locks away the treasure in his heart.
Kitai Shinai Hou Ga Rikou DesuIt’s smarter not to get your hopes up.
Akarukunai Mirai Wa OmigoushiIt’s best to overlook a future that isn’t bright.
Gokuryoku Fukairi Senu YouI’ve tried my best not to get too involved,
Kankei Wo Tamotou To Tsutometato keep a certain distance in our relationship.
Nani Ni ShitatteNo matter what I do.
Itsu DatteIt’s always the same,
Kizutsuku DakeI just get hurt.
Shizuka Ni Kizutsuku DakeI just get hurt in silence.
Sukoshi ZutsuLittle by little,
Suriherasu DakeI just wear myself out.
Kokoro Wo Suriherasu DakeI just wear my heart out.
Beranda Ni Saafuboodo Wa NemutteruMy surfboard is sleeping on the balcony.
Koko Shi Go Nen Biichi Wa Mitou No ChiFor the last four or five years, the beach has been a foreign land.
Tsukare Hikizuru Shuumatsu WaOn weekends when I’m dragging my fatigue,
Ikujitachi Wo Kaihou Shiyou Mo Nakuthere’s no way to release my stubborn pride,
Hitasura Kogatteruso I just keep brooding over it all.
Mainichi WoEvery day,
Nuritsubusu DakeI just paint it all over.
Gamushara Ni Nuritsubusu DakeI just recklessly paint it all away.
Jissai WaBut in reality,
Karappo Ni Naru DakeI just become empty.
Kokoro Ga Karappo Ni Naru DakeMy heart just becomes empty.
‘itsu Ni Naku Waratte Ireta Ka Na’I wonder if I was able to smile for a change.
Sonna Hi Datte Sonzai Shiteta Kke KkeI wonder if a day like that ever even existed.
Mune No Naka De Hikatta OtakaraThe treasure that once shined inside my heart,
Sotto Sotto ShimattaI gently, gently locked it away.
Kyou DatteEven today,
Buchikowasu DakeI just end up ruining it all.
Tai Mo Naku Buchikowasu DakeI just ruin it all for no good reason.
Doushiyou Mo NakuThere’s nothing I can do,
Munashiku Naru DakeI just end up feeling hollow.
Jibun Ga Munashiku Naru DakeI just end up making myself hollow.
Sore DemoBut even so,
Yarinaosu DakeI just start over again.
Mou Ichido Yarinaosu DakeI just start over one more time.
Tada Tada Mainichi WoI just, I just live each day,
Kurikaesu Dakeon repeat.
Nando Demo Kurikaesu DakeI just repeat them over and over again.
‘itsu Ni Naku Waratte Ireta Ka Na’I wonder if I was able to smile for a change.
Sonna Boku Mo Sonzai Shiteta Kke KkeI wonder if a me like that ever even existed.
Yasashii Kimochi Ni Nareta Hi WaOn the days I was able to feel a sense of kindness,
Kimi Ga Kimi Gait was you, it was you…
‘itsu Ni Naku Waratte Ireta Yo Na’I was able to smile for a change back then, wasn’t I?
Sonna Hi Ga Otozureru You Ni Inotte InotteI pray and I pray for a day like that to come again.
Mune No Naka Ni Shimatta OtakaraThe treasure I locked away inside my heart,
Sotto Sottogently, gently…
Kyou Mo Yasashiku HikattaIt shined with a soft light again today.
Kazutoshi SakuraiKazutoshi Sakurai
Again Music Video
The Again lyrics meaning shows the search for a lost spark and the struggle between cynicism and hope.