iri joins forces with ESME MORI to create ‘CUBE.’ The artist writes lyrics while the music writer crafts a warm, tropical melody. The track blends introspection with pop sensibilities.
Released: August 20, 2025
CUBE
Iri
CUBE Lyrics English Translation by Iri
ESME MORI writes about feeling overwhelmed, noting that ‘sometimes I need a sweet topping.’ The lyrics mention tropical nights, rusted circuit breakers, and a mermaid heading out now. The poem expresses emotional transformation.
Unadarete nante irarenai yaI can’t just keep hanging my head.
Hottokeba tokeruIf I leave it, it’ll melt,
Tamani wa amai toppingusometimes I need a sweet topping.
Tsumetai kajitsu ni odoru nettaiyaA tropical night dancing on cold fruit.
Sabireta bureikaaA rusted circuit breaker,
Itazura na ukairoa mischievous detour.
Tokimeki de kurau shindereraCinderella, devoured by the thrill.
Itsuka wakaru saSomeday you’ll understand.
Yamerarenai tripThis trip I can’t stop,
Kajirikaketa mamaleft half-eaten,
Tabekirenai bakkajust things I can’t finish.
Sanjuu do kotaechau reberuThe thirty-degree heat is taking its toll.
Ikitsugu ma mo naku tsugi no big raceNo time to catch my breath before the next big race.
Suna mamire de oyogu karaSince I’m swimming covered in sand,
Arainagashite kure yo traumaplease wash away this trauma.
Hottarakashita risou gaThe ideals I neglected
Unmei nante nai tte naiteruare crying out that there’s no such thing as fate.
Ato sukoshiJust a little longer,
Akenai yume nicaught in a dream that won’t end,
Ki wo torareteI get distracted.
Tokenai sugarLike sugar that won’t melt,
Iroaseta natsu ni natteturning into a faded summer.
Sore wa sore datte waratteLaughing, saying “it is what it is.”
Shape of love nami no ueThe shape of love is on the waves,
Ima mukau mermaida mermaid heading out now.
Itami nara wakeatteIf there’s pain, let’s share it.
Kataita hibi mo terashidasuLighting up even the hardened days,
Shape of shape of loveit’s the shape of, shape of love,
Kimi no katachi detaking on your form.
Nagareku ne tteSaying it’s just drifting away,
Ikitsuku futari wawe end up here together.
Shake it shake it offShake it, shake it off,
Mata hagareattepeeling away layers again.
Yoru wo nugutteWiping away the night,
Mitsuketa kiseki wathe miracle we found
Shape of shape of loveis the shape of, shape of love,
Kimi wo erandechoosing you.
Yakitsuita palm roadThe scorched palm road,
Okonomi janai kedoit’s not really my style, but…
Hisoka ni yawa raideru kanjoumy feelings are secretly softening.
Mou isso tokashiteJust melt it all away already.
Kimi ni niai no girlsThe girls who suit you,
Mou sukoshi taito na fureaa slightly tighter flare.
Ayafuya naIn this vague,
Kono kisetsu niambiguous season,
Torikoboshiteletting it all spill out.
Tokenai sugarLike sugar that won’t melt,
Iroaseta natsu ni natteturning into a faded summer.
Sore wa sore datte waratteLaughing, saying “it is what it is.”
Shape of love nami no ueThe shape of love is on the waves,
Ima mukau mermaida mermaid heading out now.
Itami nara wakeatteIf there’s pain, let’s share it.
Kataita hibi mo terashidasuLighting up even the hardened days,
Shape of shape of loveit’s the shape of, shape of love,
Kimi no katachi detaking on your form.
NagusameatteComforting each other,
Kimi wo oyoideswimming through you.
Iki wo kirashiteOut of breath,
Tokete yukuwe’re melting away.
OshiyoseruTurning over the reasons
Wake wo mekuttethat surge in like waves,
Kimi wo sagasu no niI’m still searching for you.
Tokenai sugarLike sugar that won’t melt,
Iroaseta natsu ni natteturning into a faded summer.
Sore wa sore datte waratteLaughing, saying “it is what it is.”
Shape of love nami no ueThe shape of love is on the waves,
Ima mukau mermaida mermaid heading out now.
Itami nara wakeatteIf there’s pain, let’s share it.
Kataita hibi mo terashidasuLighting up even the hardened days,
Shape of shape of loveit’s the shape of, shape of love,
Kimi no katachi detaking on your form.
Nagareku ne tteSaying it’s just drifting away,
Ikitsuku futari wawe end up here together.
Shake it shake it offShake it, shake it off,
Mata hagareattepeeling away layers again.
Yoru wo nugutteWiping away the night,
Mitsuketa kiseki wathe miracle we found
Shape of shape of loveis the shape of, shape of love,
Kimi wo erandechoosing you.
CUBE Music Video
‘CUBE’ lyrics offer a journey through emotional evolution and self-discovery. The song in Japanese highlights themes of love, trauma, and finding comfort in shared vulnerability.