Anokoro Lyrics [English Meaning] | Emi Maria | Sara-J

SARA-J, EMI MARIA, and FOFU team up for ‘Anokoro,’ a heartfelt reflection on nostalgia and self-discovery. The trio writes and composes the song, blending their talents to create a melody that captures the essence of past memories. The lyrics take you back to a time when a simple song could shape your identity.

Anokoro Lyrics [English Meaning] | Emi Maria | Sara-J
Released: February 12, 2026

Anokoro

Emi Maria | Sara-J

Lyricist
Emi Maria, Fofu, Sara-J
Composer
Emi Maria, Fofu, Sara-J

Anokoro Lyrics English Translation by Emi Maria | Sara-J

EMI MARIA writes about a moment when hearing a song from the next room changed everything. The lyrics mention a peeling 2Pac poster and the view of Lake Suwa, evoking a vivid sense of the past. The line ‘PLAY BACK to those days, that song plays back’ highlights the power of music to bring back memories.

WasurerarenaiI can’t forget,
Tonari no heya karacoming from the room next door,
KikoetaI heard it,
Ano kyoku to no deai gathe encounter with that song.
Watashi no kokoro woBecause it really
Ugokashite kureta karamoved my heart,
HagarekaketaI turned to face
2pac no posuta nithe peeling 2Pac poster.
MukatteFacing it,
(Baby don’t cry)(Baby don’t cry),
Tada utau koto deand just by singing along,
Jibun rashiku iraretaI was able to be true to myself.
I found my soulI found my soul,
Ano koro ni PLAY BACKPLAY BACK to those days,
Ano kyoku ga PLAY BACKthat song plays back,
Ano ukabu joukei wa kawaranaiand the scenery that comes to mind never changes.
Ano koro no watashi no mamaJust like I was back then,
Ano koro ni PLAY BACKPLAY BACK to those days,
Ano kyoku ga PLAY BACKthat song plays back,
Ano ukabu joukei wa kawaranaiand the scenery that comes to mind never changes.
Ano koro no watashi no mamaJust like I was back then,
Suwako no me no mae deright in front of Lake Suwa,
Katariau mainichiwe’d talk together every single day,
Akegata made ridingriding until the break of dawn.
Itsumo no you niJust like always,
Kodoku wo kakaeteI carried my loneliness with me,
Sugoshiteta mainichispending my days that way,
Listen to mariahlistening to Mariah.
Atarimae no you niIt felt so natural,
Omoikaesebaand when I look back on it now,
Ano koroback in those days,
Suki katte shita hibion the days I did whatever I pleased.
Kawaranai joukeiThe scenery hasn’t changed,
Kioku ga mada ima demoand the memories are still with me even now,
Oh oh oh oh oh oh ohOh oh oh oh oh oh oh,
Ano koro ni PLAY BACKPLAY BACK to those days.
Ano kyoku ga PLAY BACKThat song plays back,
Ano ukabu joukei wa kawaranaiand the scenery that comes to mind never changes,
Ano koro no watashi no mamajust like I was back then,
Ano koro ni PLAY BACKPLAY BACK to those days.
Ano kyoku ga PLAY BACKThat song plays back,
Ano ukabu joukei wa kawaranaiand the scenery that comes to mind never changes,
Ano koro no watashi no mamajust like I was back then.

Anokoro Music Video

The meaning of ‘Anokoro’ is about the lasting impact of music on our lives. The lyrics show how a single song can remind us of who we once were and the places we’ve been.