C;ON brings a fiery energy to ‘Cinderella,’ with lyrics penned by Shintani Takehiro. The song mixes themes of determination and magic, creating a blend of confidence and fantasy. Shintani Takehiro, along with Takeshi Baba and 高山浩也, crafts a melody that drives the story forward with a rhythmic beat.
Released: January 21, 2026
Cinderella
C;On
Cinderella Lyrics English Translation by C;On
Shintani Takehiro writes about a fierce resolve, stating, ‘Even a fool knows there’s no such thing as forever.’ The lyrics describe a battle on stage, where glass high heels and flashy dresses symbolize the fight to stand out. The poet uses references to Cinderella’s magic spells to emphasize the urgency of the moment.
Asobi ni kita wake janaiI didn’t come here just to play.
Mata tsugi no kane no ne ga nari yamu madeUntil the next bell stops ringing,
Marude senjou mitai na kono butaithis stage is just like a battlefield,
Sui mo amai mo nonde koko made kita karabecause I’ve tasted the bitter and the sweet to get this far.
Sokora no peepee to isshoDon’t lump me in with those amateurs over there,
Warawasenaidedon’t make me laugh.
Keiken to kakugo no chigai ga undei no saThe difference in our experience and resolve is like heaven and earth.
Mou sorosoroIt’s about time.
Bibbidi bobbidi booBibbidi-bobbidi-boo,
Sekai ga kiramekuthe world starts to sparkle.
Jumon ga kikoeruYou can hear the spell,
Salagadoola mechicka boolaSalagadoola mechicka boola.
Hora bibbidi bobbidi booLook, bibbidi-bobbidi-boo,
Salagadoola mechicka boolaSalagadoola mechicka boola.
Hora mada kane wa naranaiLook, the bell hasn’t rung just yet,
Sono te de Catch me Catch meso catch me, catch me with those hands.
HanasanaideDon’t let me go,
Watashi ni watashi ni yume wo miseteshow me, show me a dream.
Eien nante nai mon ne baka demo wakaruEven a fool knows there’s no such thing as forever,
Zenshin de Catch me Catch meso catch me, catch me with your whole body.
Nido to nai zeThis won’t happen twice.
Ima dake ima dake mahou wo kaketeCast the magic just for now, just for now.
Kimi to ireba jigoku datte butoukai nandaIf I’m with you, even hell becomes a ballroom.
Mada shindenee wa shindereraCinderella ain’t dead yet.
Salagadoola mechicka boolaSalagadoola mechicka boola,
Hora bibbidi bobbidi boolook, bibbidi-bobbidi-boo.
Salagadoola mechicka boolaSalagadoola mechicka boola,
Hora mada kane wa naranailook, the bell hasn’t rung just yet.
Nande konna ugoki zurai noniEven though it’s so hard to move like this,
Sumashita kao shite irareru no kahow can I keep such a composed face?
Hade na doresu to garasu no hai hiiruIn a flashy dress and glass high heels,
Konya kurai dare yori mo medatte itaijust for tonight, I want to stand out more than anyone.
Salagadoola mechicka boolaSalagadoola mechicka boola,
Hora bibbidi bobbidi boolook, bibbidi-bobbidi-boo.
Salagadoola mechicka boolaSalagadoola mechicka boola,
Ima watashi to odoritai naraif you want to dance with me now.
Sono me de Catch me Catch meCatch me, catch me with those eyes,
Sorasanaidedon’t look away.
Watashi wo watashi wo zutto miteteWatch me, watch me forever,
Futari dake no sekai de toki wo tomete yostop time in a world just for the two of us.
Unmei wo Catch me Catch meCatch me, catch me, catch destiny,
Nogasanai zeI won’t let it get away.
Ima dake ima dake mahou wo kaketeCast the magic just for now, just for now.
Kimi ga ireba doko he datte ikesou nandaIf you’re here, it feels like I can go anywhere.
Yappa tokubetsu datte shinjitai janAfter all, I want to believe I’m special.
Yaritai koto yatteDoing what I want to do,
Naritai jibun ni nattebecoming who I want to be,
Ki ga sumu made yokubatte ii ndatteit’s okay to be greedy until I’m satisfied.
Dakara hanasanaide tsuyoku hanasanaideSo don’t let go, hold me tight and don’t let go.
Mahou ga toketemo hanasanaideEven if the magic wears off, don’t let go.
Motto hoshigatteWant me more,
Zenbu wa agenai kedo nebut I won’t give you everything.
Nante yaritori de kimi ga komatte warauWith that kind of exchange, you look troubled and laugh.
Toki ga tomaruTime stops.
Sono te de Catch me Catch meCatch me, catch me with those hands,
Hanasanaidedon’t let go.
Watashi ni watashi ni yume wo miseteShow me, show me a dream.
Eien nante nai mon ne baka demo wakaruEven a fool knows there’s no such thing as forever,
Zenshin de Catch me Catch meso catch me, catch me with your whole body.
Nido to nai zeThis won’t happen twice.
Ima dake ima dake mahou wo kaketeCast the magic just for now, just for now.
Kimi to ireba jigoku datte butoukai nandaIf I’m with you, even hell becomes a ballroom.
Mada shindenee wa shindereraCinderella ain’t dead yet.
Salagadoola mechicka boolaSalagadoola mechicka boola.
Hora bibbidi bobbidi booLook, bibbidi-bobbidi-boo,
Salagadoola mechicka boolaSalagadoola mechicka boola.
Hora mada kane wa naranaiLook, the bell hasn’t rung just yet.
Cinderella Music Video
The translation of ‘Cinderella’ lyrics blends determination with magical imagery. ‘Cinderella’ from C;ON’s discography is a bold anthem about seizing the moment and refusing to fade away.