JO1 brings electrifying J-pop energy with BE CLASSIC from their 2025 release. Lyricists Hiyori Nara, Soo Yoon Kim, and others craft a mission statement about artistic freedom. The song blends classical motifs with high-tempo beats, showing the group’s ambition to redefine legacy.
Released: March 24, 2025
BE CLASSIC
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BE CLASSIC Lyrics Translation – Jo1
Hiyori Nara writes about rejecting a ‘boring’ black-and-white path, declaring ‘We won’t be manipulated by anyone.’ JO1 sings about creating a world with their voices, calling listeners to join their layered melody.
Yeah Unmei No You Ni Hajimaru StageYeah, a stage that’s starting just like destiny.
Kyuufu No Naka Ni Hisomu MessageA message that’s hidden within the ‘musical rests’.
Hear A Sound Hear A Sound KanjiteHear a sound, hear a sound, just feel it.
Kimochi Crescendo (Don’t You Know Yet)My feelings are a ‘crescendo’ (don’t you know yet?)
Wow Kono Kenban No Ue De DancingWow, dancing on top of these ‘keyboard keys’.
Jiyuujizai Ni Miseru PerformingPutting on a performance with complete freedom.
Dare Ni Mo Ayatsurasenai Bokura No Oh Oh Oh (Shiki Wa By Myself)We won’t let anyone control us, oh oh oh (I’m the one conducting).
Itsumatta Onpu Kara Umareteku Story Towa Ni NaruA story born from ‘gathered notes’ will live on forever.
We Show The Next Opus (Ima)We’re showing the ‘next opus’ (now).
Hibikasero Be Be ClassicLet it resonate, be be classic.
Tsumugu Oto Be Be ClassicThe sounds we weave, be be classic.
Mezasu Beki Basho E ToHeading toward the place we’re meant to be.
Check It 1 2 3 4 Be (Classy)Check it, 1 2 3 4, be (classy).
Lalala Be Be ClassicLalala, be be classic.
Lalala Be Be ClassicLalala, be be classic.
Kasanete Iku MelodyA melody that’s layering up, piece by piece.
Cuz We’re Meant To Be Classic‘Cuz we’re meant to be classic.
Black & White That’s It BoringBlack and white, that’s just boring.
Kimatte Iru My Score Shitagau Ki Wa NaiI’ve got no intention of following a pre-written score.
Going Up Going Up Kono MamaGoing up, going up, just like this.
Kakikaete Top MadeRewriting it all, all the way to the top.
Clap Clap ClapClap, clap, clap.
Hora Standing OvationLook, a standing ovation.
Wakiagaru Kansei Sae Sora TakakuEven the surging cheers are reaching high into the sky.
Tap Tap TapTap, tap, tap.
Ima Koso TsukuridasuNow’s finally the time to create.
Bokutachi No Kono Koe De Egaku SekaiA world we’re drawing with these voices of ours.
Owaranai Fumetsu No SongAn immortal song that’ll never end.
Yukeru Toko Made Kanadete IkouLet’s keep playing as far as we can go.
We Show The Next Opus (Ima)We’re showing the ‘next opus’ (now).
Hibikasero Be Be ClassicLet it resonate, be be classic.
Tsumugu Oto Be Be ClassicThe sounds we weave, be be classic.
Mezasu Beki Basho E ToHeading toward the place we’re meant to be.
Cuz We’re Meant To Be Classic‘Cuz we’re meant to be classic.
Anten No Naka De Nani Mo MienakuteWhen I can’t see a thing in the blackout,
Tada Samayotte Ite MoEven if I’m just wandering around,
Yeah Oto No Naru Hou E To Go (Woah)Yeah, just go toward where the sound is (woah).
Michibiite (Woah)Lead the way (woah).
Hibikasero Be Be ClassicLet it resonate, be be classic.
Tsumugu Oto Be Be ClassicThe sounds we weave, be be classic.
Mezasu Beki Basho E ToHeading toward the place we’re meant to be.
Check It 1 2 3 4 Be (Classy)Check it, 1 2 3 4, be (classy).
Lalala Be Be ClassicLalala, be be classic.
Lalala Be Be ClassicLalala, be be classic.
Kasanete Iku MelodyA melody that’s layering up, piece by piece.
Cuz We’re Meant To Be Classic‘Cuz we’re meant to be classic.
ClassicClassic.
Go To The Top And Be The OneGo to the top and be the one.
Kodou Ga Kizamu Rhythm (Hey)A rhythm carved by my heartbeat (hey).
ClassicClassic.
Go To The Top And Be The OneGo to the top and be the one.
Saikou NoThe absolute best.
Cuz We’re Meant To Be Classic‘Cuz we’re meant to be classic.
BE CLASSIC Music Video
The BE CLASSIC lyrics meaning highlights JO1’s pledge to carve their own path in music. Lines like ‘cuz we’re meant to be classic’ stress originality amid vibrant keyboards and crescendos.