The Slumbers paint a touching portrait of urban life with their song BORNS. The band writes lyrics about trying to stand out in a crowd while composer Takashi Oota creates a gentle, melodic soundscape. This collaboration also includes lyricist Tomonori Sasaki.
Released: April 1, 2026
BORNS
The Slumbers
BORNS Lyrics Translation – The Slumbers
The band describes the physical struggle of stretching taller just to get swallowed up by the masses. A key line asks, ‘Will there come a day when even the pain is something I’ll completely forget?’. The songwriter then offers a quiet conclusion about the purpose of giving love rather than just receiving it.
Aikawarazu hitonami niAs always, in the crushing crowd,
Senobi shiteI stretch myself taller,
Nomikomarete bakaribut I just keep getting swallowed up.
Aseranai you niTrying not to rush,
Korobanai you nitrying not to fall,
Ikiyou to shiteas I attempt to live my life,
Mata karamawariI just end up running in place again.
Hora sou yatteLook, just like that,
Waratte gomakashiteI mask it all with a smile.
Itsuka itami ni moWill there come a day when even the pain
Narete shimau nois something I’ll just get used to?
Kou miete mo hitonami niEven if I look like this in the crowd,
OitsukeI try to catch up,
Oikose shiteru tsumoribelieving I’m overtaking them all.
Isoganai you niTrying not to hurry,
Machigawanai you nitrying not to make mistakes,
Ikiyou to shiteas I attempt to live my life,
Mata karamawariI just end up running in place again.
Hora sou yatteLook, just like that,
Damatte utsumuiteI stay silent and look down.
Itsuka itami moWill there come a day when even the pain
Wasurete shimau nois something I’ll completely forget?
Kono te no hira no shiawase niTo the happiness resting right in my hands,
Itsu ni nareba kizuku nowhen will I finally realize it?
Aisaretai to negau yoriRather than just yearning to be loved,
Aisu tame umareta hazu darouwe must have been born to give love.
BORNS Music Video
The lyrics of BORNS chronicle the journey from social anxiety to a deeper understanding of love. This Japanese track finds its power in quiet resilience.