DADA and AZU bring their heartfelt collaboration to life in ‘Dawn,’ a track from the album ‘Changes.’ Lyricists 10pm new message, AZU, and others pen a moving story, while 10pm new message and Nick Mira compose the melody. The song blends raw honesty with a hauntingly beautiful sound.
Released: July 30, 2022
Dawn
Azu | Dada • From “Changes”
Changes’s Dawn Japanese Lyrics English Translation
AZU sings about confronting past mistakes and searching for a reason to live, offering lines like, ‘I’ve said “I’m sorry” so much more than “thank you.”’ The vocalist’s voice carries the weight of regret and hope, creating a narrative that balances pain with the possibility of redemption.
Jibun no risou to chigattatteEven if things turn out differently than I’d hoped,
Omoiegaku mirai janakutatteand this isn’t the future I once imagined,
Kako o omoidashite kowaku natteruI’m still haunted by the past and filled with fear.
Obieru yoru mo koete iku tteBut I’ll keep pushing through these terrifying nights.
Kurai yoru mo shinitaku natta asagata moThrough the dark nights and the mornings when I wanted to die,
Kore de saigo da yoI’ve decided this is the final time.
Ikiru imi dake sagashiteru noI’m just desperately searching for a reason to live,
Anata ga naite shiawase janai ttewhile you cry and tell me you aren’t happy.
Iwareru boku ni mo hi ga aru tteI know I’m the one to blame for what you’ve said.
Arigatou yori mo ooi gomen neI’ve said ‘I’m sorry’ so much more than ‘thank you’,
Shiawase ni shite yarenai mitai debecause it feels like I can’t ever make you happy.
Kuruttari mata machigattariI keep losing my mind and making the same mistakes.
Kao o kakushite naku kimi no sugata waThe sight of you hiding your face while you cry
Ore o tsukisashi doko mademo ochirustabs right through me as I spiral further down.
Hi ga noboru no mo zuibun mitenai naIt’s been a long time since I’ve actually watched the sun rise.
Omoiegaku anata no mirai waThe future that you’ve been dreaming of,
Tabun hanayaka de shiawase na nois probably bright and filled with joy.
Jikangire kana mada maniau toIs my time up? If it’s not too late to fix this,
Shitara sukoshi waraeru hazu da yothen maybe I’ll finally be able to smile again.
Jibun no risou to chigattatteEven if things turn out differently than I’d hoped,
Omoiegaku mirai janakutatteand this isn’t the future I once imagined,
Kako o omoidashite kowaku natteruI’m still haunted by the past and filled with fear.
Obieru yoru mo koete iku tteBut I’ll keep pushing through these terrifying nights.
Kurai yoru mo shinitaku natta asagata moThrough the dark nights and the mornings when I wanted to die,
Kore de saigo da yoI’ve decided this is the final time.
Ikiru imi dake sagashiteru noI’m just desperately searching for a reason to live.
Gomen ne yori mo arigatou oI want to say ‘thank you’ instead of ‘I’m sorry’,
Iitai kedo ore wa mada muri soubut it feels like I’m just not ready for that yet.
Naiteru omae no kao mitakunai yoI don’t want to see your face when you’re crying,
Datte yasashii kara dare yori mobecause you’re kinder than anyone else I know.
Ore no mama mitai ni dakishimete kureruYou hold me close, just like my mother used to.
Mukashi o omoidashi tama ni kowaku naruRemembering the old days still makes me scared sometimes.
Ima wa shirafu de kore kangaete iruI’m thinking about all of this while I’m sober now.
Yasashii kotoba dake de kore o umeruI’ll fill this void with only gentle words.
Kimi no tame ni mo okane o kasegiI’m going to earn money for your sake,
Tsugi itsu aiteru toka hontou tanoshiiand I’m genuinely happy just asking when we can meet next.
Itsumo fuan ni naru ore no kimochiI’m always feeling anxious about my emotions,
Kedo kimi wa sonna ore no koto ga sukibut you love me exactly the way I am.
Jibun no risou to chigattatteEven if things turn out differently than I’d hoped,
Omoiegaku mirai janakutatteand this isn’t the future I once imagined,
Kako o omoidashite kowaku natteruI’m still haunted by the past and filled with fear.
Obieru yoru mo koete iku tteBut I’ll keep pushing through these terrifying nights.
Kurai yoru mo shinitaku natta asagata moThrough the dark nights and the mornings when I wanted to die,
Kore de saigo da yoI’ve decided this is the final time.
Ikiru imi dake sagashiteru noI’m just desperately searching for a reason to live.
Dawn Music Video
‘Dawn’ lyrics are about overcoming fear and embracing change. The track features DADA and AZU, blending their talents for a powerful message of resilience.