Yuuri pens and composes ‘BETELGEUSE,’ a heartfelt track from the album ‘Ichi.’ The lyricist mixes cosmic imagery with personal memories to create a touching narrative. The song describes stars and connections, weaving together past and present moments.
Released: November 4, 2021
BETELGEUSE
Yuuri • From “Ichi”
Ichi’s BETELGEUSE Japanese Lyrics English Translation
The lyrics focus on stars like Betelgeuse, using them as a metaphor for lasting bonds. Yuuri writes, ‘We promised that we’d shine together, just the two of us.’ The words highlight the idea that love and memories shine as brightly as starlight.
Sora ni aru nanika o mitsumetetaraWhile I was staring at something in the sky,
Sore wa hoshi datte kimi ga oshiete kuretaYou’re the one who told me that it was a star.
Marude sore wa bokura mitai ni yorisotteruThey’re nestling close together, just like we are,
Sore o naitari warattari tsunaide ikuAs we keep connecting those moments through tears and laughter.
Nanjukkai nanbyakkai butsukariatteAfter clashing against each other dozens or hundreds of times,
Nanjunen nanbyakunen mukashi no hikari gaLight from dozens or hundreds of years ago,
Hoshi jishin mo wasureta koro niBy the time the star’s forgotten it itself,
Bokura ni todoiteruIs finally reaching us.
Bokura mitsukeatte taguriatteWe found each other and pulled each other close
Onaji soraUnder the same sky.
Kagayaku no datte futari datteWe promised that we’d shine together,
Yakusoku shitaJust the two of us.
Haruka tooku owaranai beterugiusuFar off in the distance, the never-ending Betelgeuse
Dareka ni tsunagu mahouIs a magic that connects us to someone.
Bokura katanarabe tedoriatteWe’re walking side by side, holding hands,
SusundekuAnd moving forward.
Tsurai toki datte nakanaitteEven when things get tough, we won’t cry,
Chikatta darouWe swore that, didn’t we?
Haruka tooku owaranai beterugiusuFar off in the distance, the never-ending Betelgeuse,
Kimi ni mo mieru darou inori gaI’m sure you can see that prayer too.
Kioku o tadoru tabi yomigaeru yoEvery time I trace my memories, they come back to life,
Kimi ga itsu datte soko ni ite kureru kotoSeeing how you’re always there for me.
Marude sore wa hoshi no hikari to onaji you niJust like the light from the stars,
Kyou ni naitari warattari tsunaide ikuWe’re connecting today through tears and laughter.
Nanjukkai nanbyakkai butsukariatteAfter clashing against each other dozens or hundreds of times,
Nanjunen nanbyakunen mukashi no hikari gaLight from dozens or hundreds of years ago,
Boku jishin mo wasureta koro niBy the time I’ve forgotten it myself,
Bokura o terashiteruIs shining down on us.
Bokura mitsukeatte taguriatteWe found each other and pulled each other close
Onaji soraUnder the same sky.
Kagayaku no datte futari datteWe promised that we’d shine together,
Yakusoku shitaJust the two of us.
Haruka tooku owaranai beterugiusuFar off in the distance, the never-ending Betelgeuse
Dareka ni tsunagu mahouIs a magic that connects us to someone.
Doko made itsu made ikirareru kaEvery time you get worried about
Kimi ga fuan ni naru tabi ni tsuyogaru n daHow far or how long we can live, I’ll act tough.
Daijoubu boku ga yoko ni iru yoIt’s okay, I’m right here by your side,
Mienai sen o tsunagouLet’s connect those invisible lines.
Bokura mitsukeatte taguriatteWe found each other and pulled each other close
Onaji soraUnder the same sky.
Kagayaku no datte futari datteWe promised that we’d shine together,
Yakusoku shitaJust the two of us.
Haruka tooku owaranai beterugiusuFar off in the distance, the never-ending Betelgeuse
Dareka ni tsunagu mahouIs a magic that connects us to someone.
Bokura katanarabe tedoriatteWe’re walking side by side, holding hands,
SusundekuAnd moving forward.
Tsurai toki datte futari datteEven when things get tough, as a pair,
Chikatta darouWe swore that, didn’t we?
Haruka tooku owaranai beterugiusuFar off in the distance, the never-ending Betelgeuse,
Kimi ni mo mieru darou inori gaI’m sure you can see that prayer too.
Sora ni aru nanika o mitsumetetaraWhile I was staring at something in the sky,
Sore wa hoshi datte kimi ga oshiete kuretaYou’re the one who told me that it was a star.
BETELGEUSE Music Video
‘BETELGEUSE’ is about enduring connections. The lyrics show how love and memories can bridge time and distance, much like the light from a star.