SCANDAL delivers a bold anthem with ‘Girl is Ghost.’ Hidenori Tanaka pens the lyrics, while Tanaka, Takahiro Uchida, and Keita Joko compose the melody. The song tells the story of resilience and self-reliance, wrapped in a rock vibe.
Released: January 21, 2026
Girl is Ghost
Scandal (Jp)
Girl is Ghost Meaning & Lyrics (Scandal (Jp))
The lyrics describe a survivor moving through life’s absurdities with style and determination. A standout line, ‘Fly high, that girl has been dead for a long time,’ reflects the artist’s theme of rebirth and defiance. The narrator talks about dancing through struggles, finding beauty in chaos.
Chotto tooshite kochira survivorStep aside, ’cause a survivor is coming through.
Kisei kuiki wa kaopasu pasu pasuI breeze past the restricted zones with just a look.
Kyuuseishu butte suriyoru mentorMentors snuggle up acting like saviors,
Negaisage shite kyou made finebut I turn them down flat, and I’ve been doing fine till now.
Kihon sutoorii wa maiwa fujouriThe basic plot is just absurdity in every episode.
Kanjou kanri wa in the bath bath bathI manage my emotions while soaking in the bath.
But don’t worry waruagaki myouriBut don’t worry, there’s a thrill in the useless struggle,
Taikutsu dake wa muen no everydayliving an everyday life that has nothing to do with boredom.
Yume no samekata Shiranai waI don’t know how to wake up from this dream.
The show goes onThe show goes on
When I dance dancewhen I dance, dance.
Shime shime to matataita starThe stars twinkled as if they were snickering at me.
Negai wa tsukinai wa koiki ni toikiMy wishes are endless, breathing out a stylish sigh.
Fly high tokku no tou ano ko wa mou deadFly high, that girl has been dead for a long time.
Koko wa tsuzuki no sekaiThis is the world that continues after.
Itatte ranranIt’s burning bright,
Sakinagara moeru stylea style that burns while it blooms.
Kirai wa suki no uchi kamihitoe de aiHate is just part of liking, separated from love by a paper-thin line.
Don’t stop odoru shika odoru shika naiDon’t stop, I have no choice but to dance.
Nanika okisou na tonightIt feels like something’s about to happen tonight.
Ki wo tsukete the girl is ghostWatch out, the girl is a ghost.
Saibou datte tsukanoma no cycleEven cells go through a fleeting cycle.
Nete okitara mata rebornI sleep, I wake, and I’m reborn again.
Sotto shinobiyoru sono saigoThat final moment creeps up softly,
Enryo shitetara ukabarenai waso if I hold back, I’ll never find peace.
Yogosareru mae ni yogoshitaiI want to get messy before I’m defiled.
By myselfBy myself
When I dance dancewhen I dance, dance.
Shime shime to matataita starThe stars twinkled as if they were snickering.
Kirei na nakigao wa mayakashi bakariA beautiful crying face is nothing but a deception.
Don’t cry shinayaka ni kyouka ni smileDon’t cry, just smile flexibly and tough.
Sarani iromeku kehaiThe signs are becoming even more vibrant,
Isshou mono no spiritwith a spirit that lasts a lifetime.
Fly high tokku no tou ano ko wa mou deadFly high, that girl has been dead for a long time.
Ano ko wa mou dead ano ko wa mou deadThat girl is already dead, that girl is already dead.
Fly high tokku no tou ano ko wa mou deadFly high, that girl has been dead for a long time.
Koko wa tsuzuki no sekaiThis is the world that continues after.
Itatte ranranIt’s burning bright,
Sakinagara moeru stylea style that burns while it blooms.
Kirai wa suki no uchi kamihitoe de aiHate is just part of liking, separated from love by a paper-thin line.
Don’t stop odoru shika odoru shika naiDon’t stop, I have no choice but to dance.
Nanika okisou na tonightIt feels like something’s about to happen tonight.
Ki wo tsukete the girl is ghostWatch out, the girl is a ghost.
Girl is Ghost Music Video
‘Girl is Ghost’ is about rising above challenges. The SCANDAL lyrics capture the spirit of pushing forward, even when life feels surreal. The rock band’s energy makes this track unforgettable.