Asako Miyazaki writes and composes ‘Ashitamo (IKUSHAMO Ver.)’, performed by SHISHAMO. The song tells the story of someone pushing through the struggles of daily life. It mixes honest lyrics with a melody that uplifts the spirit.
Released: March 28, 2025
Ashitamo (IKUSHAMO Ver.)
Shishamo
Ashitamo (IKUSHAMO Ver.) Meaning & Lyrics (Shishamo)
Asako Miyazaki mentions working from Monday to Friday and the anxiety that comes with it. She describes the effort to keep going, even when it feels impossible, inspired by a hero. The lyrics say, ‘I’ll see myself in that hero, and I’ll keep going tomorrow.’
Getsu ka sui moku kin hataraitaI worked from Monday all the way through Friday.
Mada wakaranai koto darake dakaraSince there’s still so much I don’t understand,
Fuan ga boku o shimete shimauanxiety starts to tighten its grip on me.
Tokidoki dame ni natte shimauSometimes, I just fall apart.
Getsu ka sui moku kin hataraitaI’ve been working from Monday through Friday.
Dame demo mainichi ganbaru shika nakuteEven when I fail, I’ve got no choice but to keep trying.
Dakedo kinyoubi ga owareba daijoubuBut once Friday is over, I’ll be just fine,
Shuumatsu wa boku no hero ni ai ni ikubecause I’m going to see my hero this weekend.
Dame da mou dame da“It’s no use, I can’t do this anymore.”
TachiagarenaiI can’t even stand back up.
Sonna jibun kaetakuteBut I want to change that part of myself,
Kyou mo ikuso I’m heading out again today.
Ii koto bakari janai kara saLife isn’t always filled with good things,
Itakute nakitai toki mo aruand there are moments when the pain makes me want to cry.
Sonna toki ni itsumoIn those moments, I always look for
Dare yori mo hayakuthe hero who’s the very first,
Tachiagaru hero ni aitakuteto stand back up on their feet.
Itai kedo hashittaIt hurt, but I kept on running.
Kurushii kedo hashittaIt was grueling, but I kept on running.
Mukuwareru ka nanteI don’t know if all this effort
Wakaranai kedowill ever actually pay off,
Toriaezu madabut for now, at least,
Boku wa orenaiI’m not going to break.
Hero ni jibun kasaneteI’ll see myself in that hero,
Ashita moand I’ll keep going tomorrow.
Shigoto mo koi mo benkyou moWhether it’s work, romance, or my studies,
Hitotsu mo tenuki wa dekinai naI can’t afford to cut corners on any of it.
Ashita no jibun no tame da to omoeba iiI just tell myself it’s a gift for my future self.
Naku no wa betsu ni warui koto janaiIt’s not a bad thing to let yourself cry.
Kinou no jibun o home nagaraWhile giving myself credit for making it through yesterday,
Kyou o hitasura ni hashireba iiI’ll just focus on running through today.
Hashirikata wa mata oshiete kureruMy hero will show me how to keep moving,
Hero ni jibun kasaneteas I see myself in them,
Ashita moand I’ll keep going tomorrow.
Ashitamo (IKUSHAMO Ver.) Music Video
The English lyrics of ‘Ashitamo (IKUSHAMO Ver.)’ talk about perseverance and hope. SHISHAMO’s song is a reminder that every step forward counts, no matter how tough the journey.