Samon Nagatani writes and performs ‘All in Our First Life,’ a song that dives into the uncertainties of youth. Kazumi Iwano and Keisuke Mukai craft a melody that complements the lyrics. The artist questions life’s advice and pressures, creating a relatable anthem for anyone navigating their first steps into adulthood.
Released: February 26, 2025
All in Our First Life
Samon Nagatani
All in Our First Life Lyrics Translation – Samon Nagatani
The lyricist mentions the phrase ‘We’re all on our first lap of life,’ highlighting the universal experience of figuring things out for the first time. Samon Nagatani mixes humor and frustration, questioning the conflicting advice people give. The song creates a balance between the chaos of growing up and the desire to stay true to oneself.
Minna jinsei isshuumeWe’re all on our first lap of life.
Itsuka itsuka itsukaSomeday, someday, someday,
Wakaru no kana zutto kono mamawill I ever figure it out, or will it stay like this forever?
Boys be ambitious yume o miro“Boys, be ambitious,” go chase your dreams!
Kanarazu kanau zo fumidasu zo“They’ll definitely come true, so take that step!”
Oi nani itteru fumihazusu zo“Hey, what are you saying? You’ll lose your footing!”
Demakase mezamase“That’s nonsense, wake up!
Itsumade itten daHow long are you going to keep saying that?”
Maa warui koto wa iwan kara“Well, I won’t tell you anything bad,
Mou ikkai sou shikkariso think about it carefully,
Kangaenatte futsuu waone more time, normally…”
Naa yoi koto mo iwan wa naHey, you never say anything good either, do you?
Yattemina just tell me nowTry it out, just tell me now.
Itsuka mukuwareruSomeday it’ll pay off.
Zettai kocchi de machigai nai“This way is definitely the right choice.”
Hora zettai acchi ga machigai da“Look, that way is definitely a mistake.”
Jinsei wa ichido kiri“You only live once,
Mottainai zoso don’t waste it.”
Yai yai urusai mou iiBlah, blah, you’re so loud, enough already!
Iya iya kimi no tame nanda shi“No, no, I’m just saying this for your own good.”
Maa ii ya boku wa boku de itaiWhatever, I just want to be myself.
Omaera jinsei nanshuumeHow many laps of life have you guys even done?
Minna jinsei isshuumeWe’re all on our first lap of life.
Isogaba maware iya zen wa isoge“More haste, less speed”—no, “strike while the iron is hot.”
Nito o otte isseki toujiruChasing two hares, throwing a single stone…
Nido aru koto sando atte mo“What happens twice will happen thrice,”
Sandome no shoujiki kekkyoku docchi oshiete kure yobut “third time’s the charm”—which one is it, tell me!
Hitsuyou na no wa shitsu yori ryou demoEven if “quantity over quality” is what’s needed,
Saigo wa saibu kami ga yadoru yoin the end, “God is in the details.”
Okareta basho de saite iku“Bloom where you’re planted.”
Keshiki o kaero keshiki o kaero“Change your scenery, change your scenery.”
Pinchi wa chansu na wake dakedo“A crisis is an opportunity,” but…
Hontou ni shindoi nara nigete mo iiif it’s really too hard, it’s okay to run away.
Jinsei wa ichido kiri kore de ii no daYou only live once, so this is fine.
Kore de ii no kaWait, is this really fine?
Daitai ni shite ya mou iiGive me a break, enough already!
Ikan ikan kimi no tame nanda shi“No, no, I’m just saying this for your own good.”
Maa ii ya boku wa boku de iru yoWhatever, I’m just going to stay true to myself.
Omaera jinsei nanshuumeHow many laps of life have you guys even done?
Minna jinsei isshuumeWe’re all on our first lap of life.
Yoso wa yoso de uchi wa uchi“Mind your own business, and we’ll mind ours.”
Minna chigatte minna ii“Everyone is different, and everyone is fine.”
Machigai mo mou sukoshiIf only we could be a little more forgiving
Yurushiaetaraof each other’s mistakes.
Kore de ii no da“This is fine.”
Yai yai urusai mou iiBlah, blah, you’re so loud, enough already!
Iya iya kimi no tame nanda shi“No, no, I’m just saying this for your own good.”
Jaa ii ya kimi mo kimi de ite yoWell then, that’s fine, you just keep being you too.
Daijoubu mou daijoubuIt’s okay, it’s going to be okay.
Minna jinsei isshuumeWe’re all on our first lap of life.
Daitai ni shite ya mou iiGive me a break, enough already!
Ikan ikan kimi no tame nanda tte“No, no, I told you it’s for your own good!”
Kore de yokattan da yoEverything was fine just the way it was.
Omaera jinsei nanshuumeHow many laps of life have you guys even done?
Minna jinsei isshuumeWe’re all on our first lap of life.
All in Our First Life Music Video
The meaning behind ‘All in Our First Life’ is about embracing the journey of self-discovery. Samon Nagatani offers a song that resonates with anyone feeling the weight of life’s expectations while staying authentic.