Awake Lyrics {English Translation} — Downt

Downt and Yui Togashi join forces for ‘AWAKE,’ a heartfelt track that mixes soothing melodies with raw emotion. The lyrics writer, Downt, pens a story of love and vulnerability, while Yui Togashi crafts a tune that amplifies the sentiment. Together, they create a song that feels both intimate and universal.

Awake Lyrics {English Translation} — Downt
Released: April 23, 2025

AWAKE

Downt

Lyricist
Downt, 富樫ユイ
Composer
Downt, 富樫ユイ

AWAKE Lyrics English Translation by Downt

Downt writes about a love that clings despite distance and pain. In one line, he sings, ‘If I’m to cry my eyes out, just stay as you’ve always been.’ This plea for closeness highlights the struggle to hold on, even when the weight of separation feels unbearable. The musician weaves a narrative of hope and resilience, using simple yet powerful imagery.

Saa nee nakiharashita me ni waLook now, your eyes are so swollen from crying.
Te ga hitori de wa tarinai ikanai deMy hands alone aren’t enough to hold you, so please don’t go.
Nakiharasu tame ni wa itsumo doori de ite hanarerarenai nara oto de tashikamete yoIf I’m to cry my eyes out, just stay as you’ve always been. If we can’t be apart, then let the sound prove we’re still here.
Itsumo soba ni iru kedoI’m always right here by your side, but,
Te wa hitotsu dake mada maniauthere’s only one hand reaching out, and I hope it’s still in time.
Nakiharasu tame ni wa onaji kyori de ite yo kizuku ma ga nai kurai onaji bun dake ite hoshii no niIf I’m going to cry my eyes out, I need you to stay close. I want you here so completely that I won’t even have a moment to notice the gap between us.
Tabun itooshiku naru kyoriMaybe this distance will eventually become something precious,
Kono mama hadashi de itai no nieven though I just want to stay barefoot and vulnerable like this.
Mada arukeru oto o tateteI’ll keep making noise to prove that I can still walk forward.
Itsumo soba de togiretaIt’s always right here by my side that it snaps,
Ito o sou musunde itai no nieven though I want to tie this broken thread back together.
Te o mou hanasanaideDon’t ever let go of my hand again.
Soko ni aru kara akari o miyou to shinaide yoIt’s already right there in front of you, so don’t try to look for any other light.

AWAKE Music Video

‘AWAKE’ is about staying connected through life’s challenges. The lyrics remind us that even in the darkest moments, love can guide us forward.