Born Under Lyrics Translation — Bedford Hedgehog | Enfants

Dai Matsumoto writes the lyrics for ‘Born Under,’ blending them with a haunting melody he creates alongside Takeo Kira and Ikoman. The song, part of the album ‘Bedford Hedgehog,’ mixes introspective thoughts with a raw sense of struggle. Matsumoto pens a story that touches on both despair and resilience.

Born Under Lyrics Translation — Bedford Hedgehog | Enfants
Released: February 4, 2026

Born Under

Enfants • From “Bedford Hedgehog”

Lyricist
Dai Matsumoto
Composer
Dai Matsumoto, Takeo Kira, Ikoman

What is the meaning of Born Under Lyrics from Bedford Hedgehog?

The poet reflects on life’s uncertainties, asking, ‘Why am I able to sleep?’ as the clock ticks loudly in the background. He mentions a star, a symbol of hope, even as he admits his own dissatisfaction. The lyrics describe a balance between the will to live and the urge to give up.

Mata me ga sameru hoshou nado nai no ni naze nemureru noThere’s no guarantee I’ll wake up again, so why am I able to sleep?
Tokei no oto yake ni ookii yoruThe ticking of the clock feels hauntingly loud tonight.
Risou o kuchi ni suru to kakehanareta jibun o shiru yoWhen I speak of my ideals, I realize how far I’ve fallen from them,
Mou wakatteiru soredemo kakaetai usoI already know it, yet I still want to cling to this lie.
Minikuatte utsukushii bokura no teikouOur resistance is both hideous and beautiful;
Ima mo ano hoshi no hikari wa boku ni ochiteirueven now, the light of that star is still falling upon me.
Aa hane ga nakutemo jiyuu ni mau ano hito no you niAh, if only I could dance freely like that person without wings,
Sekai o omoidoori ni dekitaraand shape the world exactly as I wished.
Nani mo umaku dekinai hoshi no moto ni umareteshimatta toshitemo neEven if I was born under a star where I can’t seem to do anything right,
Koko de terasareteiru hazuI’m still supposed to be illuminated right here;
Mitasare yashinai nani o nashitogeyou tomoI’ll never be satisfied, no matter what I manage to achieve.
Owaranai ze doko made mo tsuzuku zetsubouIt won’t ever end, this despair that stretches out forever.
Shinitai to ikiteitai ga onaji ibashoThe urge to die and the will to live coexist in the very same place.
Minikuatte utsukushii bokura no teikouOur resistance is both hideous and beautiful;
Boku wa tada ano hoshi no hikari o zutto mitsumeteiruI’m just staring at the light of that star, forever.

Born Under Music Video

‘Born Under’ is about the tension between despair and hope. The lyrics offer a powerful reminder that resistance, though flawed, holds its own beauty. The track features Enfants and is part of the ‘Bedford Hedgehog’ album.