Art Lyrics Translation: My Favorite Things | Maki

Maki’s ‘Art’ from ‘My favorite things’ offers a candid reflection on life’s messiness. Hibiki Yamamoto writes the lyrics, while Shoji Matsugane and Hiromichi ‘Tucky’ Takiguchi compose the melody. The track mixes humor and introspection, creating a relatable story about stumbling through life.

Art Lyrics Translation: My Favorite Things | Maki
Released: March 18, 2026

Art

Maki • From “My favorite things”

Lyricist
Hibiki Yamamoto
Composer
Shoji Matsugane, Hiromichi “Tucky” Takiguchi

My favorite things’s Art Japanese Lyrics English Translation

The songwriter mentions waking up late, losing everything, and running on an empty stomach. ‘You don’t have to become anyone special,’ the lyrics remind us. The verses describe a search for passion that goes beyond mere survival, blending vulnerability with a touch of humor.

Kinou wa nanka nomisugitaI think I drank a bit too much yesterday.
Nanmo kanmo nakushiteruI’ve gone and lost absolutely everything.
Mie mo gaibun mo haji sura mo dokoka ni nagesutetan daMy vanity, my reputation, even my sense of shame—I’ve thrown them all away somewhere.
Hiru ni okite iya ni naruWaking up at noon just makes me feel terrible.
Hara ga hetta kara hashiridasuMy stomach’s empty, so I start running.
Kane mo card sura nai kara sa ashita ni wa kaesu yoI don’t even have any cash or my cards, so I’ll pay you back tomorrow.
Kitto nante yumemite mo daitai nanka kabe ga aruEven when I dream of ‘surely’ making it, there’s usually a wall in the way.
Norikoeru dake ga jutsu janaiJust overcoming obstacles isn’t the only way to live.
Mawari michi datte ii no saIt’s perfectly fine to take the long way around.
Dare ni mo naranakute iiYou don’t have to become anyone special.
Toki ni wa hekondatte iiIt’s okay to feel down every once in a while.
Ikite iku jutsu bakari o oboeteIf you only learn the skills needed to survive,
Tsumaranakunatte wa inai kaiaren’t you becoming a bit dull?
Korondemo korondemo waraete shikatanai you naI want something where even if I keep falling, I can’t help but laugh—
Ikite iku tame janai jutsua passion that serves no purpose for mere survival.
Sagashite itan dayoThat’s exactly what I’ve been searching for.
Bokutachi wa nandaka sukoshizutsu oitekuSomehow, we’re all growing older, little by little.
Bokutachi no omoide moAnd our memories, too,
Nandaka sukoshizutsu iroaseruare starting to fade away, bit by bit.
Dare ni mo naranakute iiYou don’t have to become anyone special.
Toki ni wa hekondatte iiIt’s okay to feel down every once in a while.

Art Music Video

What does ‘Art’ mean? The lyrics celebrate imperfections and the beauty of taking the long way. Maki’s vocals bring warmth to this anthem for anyone navigating life’s ups and downs.