Watson drops ‘Fashion Week’ from the album ‘Soul Quake 3,’ mixing sharp lyrics with a beat that blends ambition and nostalgia. The artist writes about his journey from humble beginnings to the glitzy world of high fashion, name-dropping brands like ‘Denim Tears’ and ‘Doublet.’ The songwriter crafts a story of personal growth intertwined with the allure of designer labels.
Released: June 6, 2025
Fashion Week
Watson • From “Soul Quake 3”
Fashion Week Lyrics Meaning Watson | Soul Quake 3
The lyrics describe a life transformed, where ‘Mama’s tears turned into ‘Denim Tears.” Watson reflects on the shift from struggling to splurging, noting, ‘I’ll stain the leased clothes and then buy ’em outright.’ The performer balances pride in his success with a reminder of his roots, blending humor and introspection in every line.
Mama no tears mizu denim tearsMama’s tears turned into ‘Denim Tears’ (luxury brand)
Foomaru na masu ga kuroozetto ni masuFormal masks are filling up the closet
Doublet wo kite deteiru rudeI’m out here acting rude in ‘Doublet’
Breath no youfuku todoita juushoThe ‘Breath’ clothes arrived at the address
Surotto no deeta yori yumemiteruDreaming bigger than any slot machine data,
Noni ichiniisan no fuku kiteruyet I’m still rocking ‘123’ clothes
Ima yuto mori ga haku satoshi nakamotoNow Yuto Mori’s wearing ‘Satoshi Nakamoto’ kicks
Ureshii kyuuryou mada ano hi tada no koHappy with the paycheck, but I’m still that kid from back then
Mou nakenashi de kau koto nai martineI don’t have to spend my last cent on ‘Martine Rose’ anymore
Kanojo ni dior wo ogotta daarinDarling treated his girl to some ‘Dior’
Fuku dake kimete mo sukoshi dasaiYou’re still a bit lame even if you pick the right clothes
Kousui margiela sukoshi amaiThe ‘Margiela’ perfume’s got a sweet scent
Maiku wa manley ashimoto lanvinThe mic’s a ‘Manley’, ‘Lanvin’ on my feet
Niteru ne rogo kyoku tsukuru yo janjanThe logos look alike, so I’m cranking out songs
Mnml kara amiri ni nattaI went from ‘mnml’ to ‘Amiri’
Hikkoshita heya minimamu ni nattaAnd the room I moved into has gone minimal
Kodawatteru ribu perfect ribsI’m obsessed with these ribs, perfect ‘ribs’ (design detail)
Umai yakinikuya no hanashi janai yoI’m not talking about some tasty BBQ joint
Dezain demo kau ga ukete nai bijutsuI’ll buy it for the design, but the art hasn’t caught on
Tanran wo tsukutta kau to takai monI made a ‘Tanran’ (short jacket), it’s pricey if you buy it
Jp watson hyouka x ga o niJP Watson’s rating went from an X to an O
Jw anderson sore ka marniIt’s ‘JW Anderson’ or maybe ‘Marni’
Kurumayoi shite haita takushiiGot car sick and threw up in the taxi
Jimoto ja nike shiteru sakushiBack home, I’m just a lyricist in ‘Nike’
Tokai ja kyorokyoro miru kanbanIn the city, I’m checking out all the billboards
Jacomo oite aru jil sander‘Jacomo’ is there, and so is ‘Jil Sander’
Utsu mitai ni natta toki kitsukattaIt was rough when I felt like I was sinking into depression
Kedo nukedasu houhou wa mitsukattaBut I found a way to break out of it
Yogoreta te demo betsu ni ii waI don’t mind having dirty hands
Yogoreta dakedo kiteiru b1archiveThey’re dirty, but I’m wearing ‘B1archive’
Wo mite meeru hiraitaI saw it and opened the email
Kyourmi nai onna ni sasuga kitai waAs expected, I’ve got no expectations for girls I don’t care about
Mama no tears mizu denim tearsMama’s tears turned into ‘Denim Tears’
Foomaru na masu ga kuroozetto ni masuFormal masks are filling up the closet
Doublet wo kite deteiru rudeI’m out here acting rude in ‘Doublet’
Breath no youfuku todoita juushoThe ‘Breath’ clothes arrived at the address
Surotto no deeta yori yumemiteruDreaming bigger than any slot machine data,
Noni ichiniisan no fuku kiteruyet I’m still rocking ‘123’ clothes
Ima yuto mori ga haku satoshi nakamotoNow Yuto Mori’s wearing ‘Satoshi Nakamoto’ kicks
Ureshii kyuuryou mada ano hi tada no koHappy with the paycheck, but I’m still that kid from back then
Dachi no ya mitee ni na tamatteta nubianWe used to hang at ‘Nubian’ (select shop) like it was a friend’s house
Riisu no fuku yogoshi mata kaitori shimasuI’ll stain the leased clothes and then buy ’em outright
Suteeji orireba juuachi itsumo onajiWhen I step off stage, I’m eighteen and always the same
Darugi ni koboshi otosu daiya no tearsSpilling diamond tears onto my loungewear
Hikaru kiro goe no cheen woThat chain shining at over a kilo,
Kawanakya sumeta ikkenyaif I hadn’t bought it, I could’ve lived in a house
Parikore no osagari no fuku ni sode tooshi arukuWalking with my arms through ‘Paris Fashion Week’ hand-me-downs
Nakamisedoori wa ranguweiThe ‘Nakamise’ (shopping street) is my runway
Kaeru show room mitee naI’m heading home to a place that looks like a showroom
Heyan naka nugippanashi no mama de tsumiagaruJust leaving clothes where I strip, they’re piling up in the room
Dezainaazu burando no yama mo interiaEven the mountain of designer brands is just interior decor
Fasshon mo jinsei mo ashimoto tte naBoth fashion and life start with what’s on your feet,
Hippararenai you niso I don’t get dragged down
Nuketa ghetto ga ima de wa burandoThe ghetto I escaped has become a brand now
Munemoto no prada rogo gaThat ‘Prada’ logo on my chest,
Ichiji teishi no hyoushiki no you tomaru mina ore no mae deit’s like a stop sign making everyone freeze in front of me
Atarimae ni merukari de yoku shiteitaI used to spend all my time on ‘Mercari’ (resale app)
Hyakuen tani de neghiriHaggling over just a hundred yen
Akaunto touketsu no kuse niEven though my account ended up frozen,
Merukari no ceo to sake wo kawasuI’m drinking sake with the CEO of ‘Mercari’
Ima mukashi hoshikatta monoEverything I used to want back then,
Subete juubai ijou no nedannow costs more than ten times the price
Shiharai pure ne de kaibaishiteI’m paying premium prices and buying it all up
Kakko tsukeru itsumo mitame mo nakami moAlways keeping it stylish, both inside and out
No stylist jibun de erabuNo stylist, I’m choosing for myself
Mama no tears mizu denim tearsMama’s tears turned into ‘Denim Tears’
Foomaru na masu ga kuroozetto ni masuFormal masks are filling up the closet
Doublet wo kite deteiru rudeI’m out here acting rude in ‘Doublet’
Breath no youfuku todoita juushoThe ‘Breath’ clothes arrived at the address
Surotto no deeta yori yumemiteruDreaming bigger than any slot machine data,
Noni ichiniisan no fuku kiteruyet I’m still rocking ‘123’ clothes
Ima yuto mori ga haku satoshi nakamotoNow Yuto Mori’s wearing ‘Satoshi Nakamoto’ kicks
Ureshii kyuuryou mada ano hi tada no koHappy with the paycheck, but I’m still that kid from back then
Mou nakenashi de kau koto nai martineI don’t have to spend my last cent on ‘Martine Rose’ anymore
Kanojo ni dior wo ogotta daarinDarling treated his girl to some ‘Dior’
Fuku dake kimete mo sukoshi dasaiYou’re still a bit lame even if you pick the right clothes
Kousui margiela sukoshi amaiThe ‘Margiela’ perfume’s got a sweet scent
Maiku wa manley ashimoto lanvinThe mic’s a ‘Manley’, ‘Lanvin’ on my feet
Niteru ne rogo kyoku tsukuru yo janjanThe logos look alike, so I’m cranking out songs
Mnml kara amiri ni nattaI went from ‘mnml’ to ‘Amiri’
Hikkoshita heya minimamu ni nattaAnd the room I moved into has gone minimal
Fashion Week Music Video
What does ‘Fashion Week’ mean? The lyrics highlight the tension between ambition and identity, set against the backdrop of luxury brands. Watson’s track is a bold statement on growth and style, delivered in Japanese with a beat that mirrors the hustle.