Maki Goto, the artist, sings with Sota Hanamura, the musician, on ‘CHEKERA’. Louis, the poet, writes the words, while MEG.ME, the author, adds verses and 松岡健, the producer, crafts the beat. she leads the chorus, he drops a rap, and he drives the rhythm.

Released: June 18, 2025
CHEKERA feat. Sota Hanamura
Maki Goto
CHEKERA feat. Sota Hanamura Meaning & Lyrics (Maki Goto)
Sota Hanamura, the poet, writes lyrics about chasing a dream. He mentions a trembling heart that breaks, and words that drive a spark. Make up your mind, create more value.
Uh uh uh uta wo utaouUh uh uh, let’s sing a song.
Oh oh oh odorouOh oh oh, let’s dance.
Check it check it outCheck it, check it out.
Shake it shake it off wowowShake it, shake it off, wow-oh-wow.
Check it check it outCheck it, check it out.
Shake it shake it offShake it, shake it off.
Hazukashii wa nansensuFeeling embarrassed is just nonsense.
I wo kessu hodo ni kachi ni nan janThe more you make up your mind, the more value you create.
Kakehiki wa nan desuWhat’s with all these mind games?
Yume mitsuketara sugu ni inuiteOnce you find your dream, take your shot immediately.
Break it furuwaseta haatoBreak it, this heart that’s trembling.
Make it kuruoshii waadoMake it, these words that are driving me crazy.
I know wowowowI know, wow-oh-wow-oh-wow.
Omomuku mama de ii n ja naiIt’s okay to just follow your heart, isn’t it?
Check it check it outCheck it, check it out.
Shake it shake it off wowowShake it, shake it off, wow-oh-wow.
Check it check it outCheck it, check it out.
Shake it shake it offShake it, shake it off.
Check itCheck it.
Ai wo motto chouchoudaiGive me even more love, please.
Kachimake ja nai musou joutaiIt’s not about winning or losing; it’s an unrivaled state of mind.
Check it check it outCheck it, check it out.
Shake it shake it off wowowShake it, shake it off, wow-oh-wow.
Check it check it outCheck it, check it out.
Shake it shake it offShake it, shake it off.
Get itGet it.
Sainou wa kitto chousoudaiMy talent is surely on a massive scale.
Warau hodo ni hora chousoukaiLook, it’s so grand it’s practically a public spectacle.
Check it check it outCheck it, check it out.
Shake it shake it off wowowShake it, shake it off, wow-oh-wow.
Check it check it outCheck it, check it out.
Shake it shake it offShake it, shake it off.
Uh uh uh uta wo utaouUh uh uh, let’s sing a song.
Oh oh oh odorouOh oh oh, let’s dance.
Check it check it outCheck it, check it out.
Shake it shake it offShake it, shake it off.
Umizoi kazekiru todayCutting through the wind by the sea today.
Mabushii hizashi mo okEven the blinding sunlight is okay.
Shiawase kyarii oobaa shite kita no yoI’ve carried over all this happiness,
Kono hi no tamejust for this very day.
StopStop.
No yosomi shinaideNo, don’t look away.
Mae mitenakya dame ja naiYou’ve gotta keep your eyes straight ahead.
Break it kirakira na haatoBreak it, this sparkling heart.
Make it meramera na waadoMake it, these words that are burning bright.
I know wowowowI know, wow-oh-wow-oh-wow.
Tonimo kakunimo check it outIn any case, just check it out.
Check itCheck it.
Ai wo motto chouchoudaiGive me even more love, please.
Kachimake ja nai musou joutaiIt’s not about winning or losing; it’s an unrivaled state of mind.
Check it check it outCheck it, check it out.
Shake it shake it off wowowShake it, shake it off, wow-oh-wow.
Check it check it outCheck it, check it out.
Shake it shake it offShake it, shake it off.
Get itGet it.
Sainou wa kitto chousoudaiMy talent is surely on a massive scale.
Warau hodo ni hora chousoukaiLook, it’s so grand it’s practically a public spectacle.
Check it check it outCheck it, check it out.
Shake it shake it off wowowShake it, shake it off, wow-oh-wow.
Check it check it outCheck it, check it out.
Shake it shake it offShake it, shake it off.
Maketakunai karaBecause I didn’t want to lose,
Hitasura hashitte kita noI’ve just kept running with all my might.
Migaki ni migaite kagayaku waI’ve polished myself until I shine,
Sono tame ni mo gohoubi choudaiso for that, I deserve a reward.
Kyou dake wa let’s partyLet’s party just for today.
Check it check it outCheck it, check it out.
Shake it shake it off wowowShake it, shake it off, wow-oh-wow.
Check it check it outCheck it, check it out.
Shake it shake it offShake it, shake it off.
Check itCheck it.
Ai wo motto chouchoudaiGive me even more love, please.
Kachimake ja nai musou joutaiIt’s not about winning or losing; it’s an unrivaled state of mind.
Check it check it outCheck it, check it out.
Shake it shake it off wowowShake it, shake it off, wow-oh-wow.
Check it check it outCheck it, check it out.
Shake it shake it offShake it, shake it off.
Get itGet it.
Sainou wa kitto chousoudaiMy talent is surely on a massive scale.
Warau hodo ni hora chousoukaiLook, it’s so grand it’s practically a public spectacle.
Check it check it outCheck it, check it out.
Shake it shake it off wowowShake it, shake it off, wow-oh-wow.
Check it check it outCheck it, check it out.
Shake it shake it offShake it, shake it off.
Uh uh uh uta wo utaouUh uh uh, let’s sing a song.
Oh oh oh odorouOh oh oh, let’s dance.
CHEKERA feat. Sota Hanamura Music Video
Maki Goto stars in ‘CHEKERA’ from the upcoming album. The English lyrics of ‘CHEKERA’ offer a clear message about personal resolve.