Kenshi Yonezu writes and composes ‘Garakuta – JUNK,’ a track from his album ‘LOST CORNER.’ The artist tells a story of resilience through imperfect moments. The lyrics blend raw honesty with a touch of hope, creating a unique narrative.
Released: August 20, 2024
Garakuta – JUNK
Kenshi Yonezu • From “LOST CORNER”
LOST CORNER’s Garakuta – JUNK Japanese Lyrics English Translation
The songwriter describes two people who stay silent on a staircase landing, muttering through pain. A key line translates to ‘Even if we lose our way, it’s okay, let’s take the long way home.’ The lyrics use simple imagery like alarms and moonlight to convey deeper emotions.
Doushitemo Bokura Wa Umaku DekinakuteNo matter what, we just couldn’t get things right,
Ki Ga Tsukeba Karappo Ni Natte Shimattaand before we knew it, we ended up completely empty.
Nakushitemo Kowashitemo Ubawareta To ShitemoEven if we lost things, broke them, or had them stolen away,
Kienai Mono Wa Doko Ni Mo Nakattathere wasn’t a single thing anywhere that wouldn’t disappear.
Nemurenai Yoru Demo Nariyamanai SunuuzuEven on sleepless nights, the snooze alarm wouldn’t stop ringing.
Odoriba De Damatta Mama Iru FutariThe two of us stayed silent on the staircase landing.
Nandemo Nai To Tsubuyaite Kamishimeru Itami ToMuttering that it’s nothing, we swallowed the pain,
Sora Ni Ukande Wa Kieru Hanautaas our humming drifted into the sky and faded away.
Sanjuunin Ireba Hitori Wa Iru MainoritiiIn a group of thirty, there’s always one minority.
Itsumo Anata Ga Sono HitoriYou were always that one person.
Boku De FutariWith me, that makes two.
Tatoeba Anata Ga Zutto Kowarete Ite MoEven if you stay broken forever,
Nido To Modori Wa Shinakute Moand even if you never go back to how you were,
Kamawanai Kara Boku No Soba De Ikite Ite YoI don’t care, so please just keep living by my side.
Dokoka De Nakushita Mono O Sagashi Ni IkouLet’s go search for what we lost somewhere out there.
Doko Ni Mo Nakukute MoEven if it’s nowhere to be found,
Doko Ni Mo Nakatta Ne To Warau Futari Wa Garakutathe two of us will laugh and say it wasn’t there, because we are just junk.
Mou Ii Kai Mou Ii Yo Dakedo Mou SukoshiAre you ready? I’m ready, but for just a little longer,
Nagai Yoru O Aruite Ikimashoulet’s walk through this long night together.
Itai No Itai No Tonde Ike Tonde Ike Tonde IkePain, pain, go away, go away, fly far away.
Akari O KeshiteTurn off the lights.
Yurusenakatta Nanimo Kamo Subete OI couldn’t forgive everything, absolutely everything,
Zutto Anata O Hitei Shite Kitathat has constantly denied your existence.
Sono Subete OI couldn’t forgive any of it.
Tatoeba Anata Ga Boku O Wasurete Ite MoEven if you completely forget about me,
Kesshite Omoidasenakute Moand even if you can’t remember me at all,
Hajimete Mata Aou Soshite Koi O Shiyou Yolet’s meet again for the first time, and let’s fall in love.
Anata Wa Boku O Terashita Tsuki No Akari DaYou are the moonlight that guides me.
Warawaseru Mon KaI won’t let anyone laugh at us.
Toomawari Shite KaerouLet’s take the long way home.
Mayoikonda Tte Ii KaraIt’s okay even if we lose our way.
Kuchibiru O Kande Nijinda Chi Ga Nagarete IkuI bite my lip, and the welling blood trickles down.
Kirai Da Zenbu Kirai DaI hate it, I hate absolutely everything.
Tatoeba Anata Ga Zutto Kowarete Ite MoEven if you stay broken forever,
Nido To Modori Wa Shinakute Moand even if you never go back to how you were,
Kamawanai Kara Boku No Soba De Ikite Ite YoI don’t care, so please just keep living by my side.
Dokoka De Nakushita Mono O Sagashi Ni Ikou KaShall we go search for what we lost somewhere out there?
Doko Ni Mo Nakukute MoEven if it’s nowhere to be found,
Doko Ni Mo Nakatta Ne To Mata Waratte Kure Yoplease smile again and say it wasn’t there.
Umaku Dekinai Mama De Utau Futari Wa GarakutaSinging while still not getting things right, the two of us are just junk.
Garakuta – JUNK Music Video
The meaning behind ‘Garakuta – JUNK’ is about finding strength in imperfection. The song features Kenshi Yonezu and is part of the album ‘LOST CORNER.’