ILLIT sings Almond Chocolate from the album Toki Yo Tomare. Lyricists GHSTLOOP, Nakajin, Pdogg, and 髙橋詩歩 write about a crush that turns complex. The song compares this feeling to almond chocolate’s sweet exterior and bitter center.
Released: February 14, 2025
Almond Chocolate
Illit • From “Toki Yo Tomare”
What is the meaning of Almond Chocolate Lyrics from Toki Yo Tomare?
GHSTLOOP and Nakajin write ‘sweet on the outside, bitter on the inside’ to describe the idol. They say ‘oshi is energy, love is painful’ showing the emotional conflict. ILLIT sings about getting hooked on the complex flavor of unexpected closeness.
“Oshi” Wa Iyashi Akizu ToutoiMy favorite star is my comfort, so precious, I’ll never get bored,
Tooi Sonzai Miteru Dake De Iiand just watching you from far away was enough.
Nano Ni DoushiteBut then why,
Me To Me Ga Atteruare we making eye contact?
Fureru Kyori Ni Kimi Ga IruYou’re standing close enough for me to touch.
Nee Kamisama Kyapa Koe DayoOh, God, this is more than I can handle.
Shiru Hodo Ni Shiritaku NaruThe more I learn, the more I want to know you.
Hito-kuchi KajirebaIf I take just one bite,
Sou Igai Na Aji Ni Hamatte Iku NoI’m getting hooked on a surprisingly complex flavor.
Kimi Wa Marude Almond ChocolateYou’re just like almond chocolate,
Amai Sotogawa Nigai Uchigawasweet on the outside, bitter on the inside.
Kajou Na Sesshu De Sude Ni ChuudokuI’m already addicted from having too much,
Afuredasu Kono Kimochiand all these feelings are spilling out.
Kirei Na Hitomi Te No NukumoriYour beautiful eyes, the warmth of your hand,
Zurui Serifu Ni Kimagure Na Smilethose clever lines, that unpredictable smile.
Hitotsu Hitotsu Mune No Foruda NiOne by one, in a folder in my heart,
Kimi Wo Tsuika Shite Iku Tabievery time I add another piece of you,
Suki Ni Natte IkuI fall a little more in love.
“Oshi” Wa Energy Kieru NayamiHaving an ‘oshi’ is energy, your worries disappear,
“Koi” Wa Kurushii Fuete Iku Nayamibut being in ‘love’ is painful, your worries just grow.
Ima Wa Docchi Ka Mada Shiranai KedoI don’t know which one this is yet,
Takabatteru Kodou Wa Tashikabut this racing pulse is definitely real.
Nee Kamisama Onaji Toki NiOh, God, thank you for the miracle,
Deaeta Kiseki Arigatouof us meeting in the very same moment.
Kakureta Sugata NiSince I noticed that hidden side of you,
Kizuita Watashi Wa Kitto Lucky GirlI must be a truly lucky girl.
Kimi Wa Marude Almond ChocolateYou’re just like almond chocolate,
Amai Sotogawa Nigai Uchigawasweet on the outside, bitter on the inside.
Kajou Na Sesshu De Sude Ni ChuudokuI’m already addicted from having too much,
Afuredasu Kono Kimochi Kimi Mo Onajiand with these feelings spilling out, I wonder if you feel it too.
Watashi Dake Ga Shitte Iru Dake Janai MiryokuIt’s not a side of you that only I know,
Amaku Torokeru Nigaku Hajikerusweetly melting and bitterly bursting.
Sono Subete Ga SpecialEvery single part is special.
Kimi Wa Marude Almond ChocolateYou’re just like almond chocolate,
Amai Sotogawa Nigai Uchigawasweet on the outside, bitter on the inside.
Kajou Na Sesshu De Sude Ni ChuudokuI’m already addicted from having too much,
Afuredasu Kono Kimochiand all these feelings are spilling out.
Kirei Na Hitomi Te No NukumoriYour beautiful eyes, the warmth of your hand,
Zurui Serifu Ni Kimagure Na Smilethose clever lines, that unpredictable smile.
Hitotsu Hitotsu Mune No Foruda NiOne by one, in a folder in my heart,
Kimi Wo Tsuika Shite Iku Tabievery time I add another piece of you,
Kagayaku Sekaimy world begins to shine.
Almond Chocolate Music Video
The Almond Chocolate lyrics translation shows how a fan’s admiration becomes a complicated romantic feeling. Metaphors of almond chocolate explain this bittersweet transition between safe adoration and dangerous obsession.