Omoinotake brings a reflective tone to ‘Arika,’ a track from their album ‘Hitorigoto.’ The lyrics, written by 福島智朗 and 藤井怜央, mix personal struggle with a sense of acceptance. The music, composed by 福島智朗, 藤井怜央, Naoki Kawashima, and Haruhito Nishi, complements the heartfelt words.
Released: May 21, 2025
Arika
Omoinotake • From “Hitorigoto”
Lyricist
福島智朗, 藤井怜央
Composer
福島智朗, 藤井怜央, Naoki Kawashima, Haruhito Nishi
Arika Lyrics Meaning Omoinotake | Hitorigoto
The songwriter talks about finding peace in imperfection, writing lines like, ‘As long as this sanctuary lasts, it’s fine to stay incomplete.’ The lyrics describe the challenges of adulthood and the need to protect loved ones, creating a warm and relatable story.
Kurayami wa mada akenai neThe darkness hasn’t cleared yet, has it?
Aikawarazu daremo mabushii neAs always, everyone else looks so bright.
Koko wa fukanzen bokura mikanseiThis place is imperfect and we’re incomplete,
Dakedo tatta hitotsu no ibashobut it’s our only sanctuary.
Kawariyuku tadashisa no naka deIn the midst of ever-changing truths,
Fueteiku mamoritai hito efor the growing number of people I want to protect,
Bokura wa nani wo tsukurerun darouwhat is it that we can create?
Bukiyou da to shitemo taion wo watashitaiEven if I’m clumsy, I want to share my warmth with you.
Itsuka omoiegaiteta basho ni tattemoEven if I stand in that place I once dreamed of,
Chiisana kokoro mo nayami no kazu mo kitto kawaranai mamamy small heart and the number of my worries surely won’t change.
Dakedo sore de ii ya iya sore ga ii naBut that’s okay—no, that’s actually better.
Kono ibasho ga tsuzuku no nara mikansei no mama de iiAs long as this sanctuary lasts, it’s fine to stay incomplete.
Otona ni wa mada narenai neWe still can’t quite become adults, can we?
Yarikirenai yoru mo fueteku neThe nights we can’t handle keep piling up, too.
Tashita yobousen hibi wa fuanteiWe put up defenses, but our days are still unstable,
Dakedo tatta hitotsu no ibashoyet this is our only sanctuary.
Fumihazusenai mainichi no naka deIn the middle of days where we can’t afford a mistake,
Dakikakaeta mamoritai hito efor the person I’ve held close and want to protect,
Bokura wa nani wo tsukurerun darouwhat is it that we can create?
Okubyou na senaka demo mirai wo katatteitaiEven with my cowardly back, I want to speak of the future.
Kou aritai toka kou naritai tokaWanting to be like this or wanting to become like that,
Karete kureru hazu datta koe ga aathe voice that was supposed to wither away, ah,
Nariyamanai de kono ashi wo tsukiugokasun dait won’t stop ringing, and it keeps pushing these feet forward.
Itsuka omoiegaiteta basho ni tattemoEven if I stand in that place I once dreamed of,
Chiisana kokoro mo nayami no kazu mo kitto kawaranai mamamy small heart and the number of my worries surely won’t change.
Dakedo sore de ii ya iya sore ga ii naBut that’s okay—no, that’s actually better.
Kono ibasho ga tsuzuku no nara mikansei no mama de iiAs long as this sanctuary lasts, it’s fine to stay incomplete.
Kono ibasho ga tsuzuku no nara mikansei no mama de iiAs long as this sanctuary lasts, it’s fine to stay incomplete.
The ‘Arika’ lyrics are about embracing imperfection and finding solace in life’s struggles. Omoinotake’s Japanese song offers a comforting message for anyone navigating uncertain times.
