Kento Nakajima leads ‘Gods’ Play,’ a track that mixes intense energy with poetic lyrics. Collaborators like 1000, Blue.D, and KANATA OKAJIMA join the musician to craft a dynamic melody. The song is part of his album ‘IDOL1ST,’ offering a blend of light and dark themes.
Released: February 12, 2026
Gods’ Play (feat. Naomi Watanabe)
Kento Nakajima • From “IDOL1ST”
Gods’ Play (feat. Naomi Watanabe) Lyrics Translation – IDOL1ST Soundtrack
Nakajima writes about breaking boundaries and rewriting fate, as seen in the line, ‘Chains melt away at the edge of thought, it’s time to awaken deep inside.’ The lyrics describe a battle against destiny, using imagery of light, dark, and divine intervention to highlight the struggle.
Light Light Light Lightin’Light, light, light, lightin’
Dark Dark Dark Darkenin’Dark, dark, dark, darkenin’
Game Game Game Breakin’Game, game, game, breakin’
God God Gods’ Playin’God, god, gods’ playin’
Game’s on yami no soko yodonda Your signGame’s on, your sign stagnates in the depths of darkness,
Fujita Forbidden linecrossing the sealed, forbidden line
Shikou no fuchi toketa kusariChains melt away at the edge of thought,
Shinsou de mezameshi kokuit’s time to awaken deep inside.
Tooi sora kara orosu kousaiA beam of light descends from the distant sky,
Wake up Wake up Wake up kakeru honnouwake up, wake up, wake up, instinct takes flight
Hitomi wo ubau hodo michita shin’aiDeep affection fills me, stealing my gaze,
Burn up Burn up Burn up sawagu shoudouburn up, burn up, burn up, the impulse roars.
Uh… todokanai inori hagureteku WishesUh… prayers don’t reach, wishes go astray,
Aragau Destinyfighting against this destiny
Ichidokiri Can you take the risk?Just this once, can you take the risk?
Game’s onGame’s on.
Fate Fate Fate Fate hikari to kageFate, fate, fate, fate, light and shadow,
Faith Faith Faith Faith meian no hatefaith, faith, faith, faith, at the end of light and dark
Ten no tawamure Ready to face me?A whim of the heavens, ready to face me?
Breaking the breaking the rules sekai yusaburuBreaking the, breaking the rules, shaking the world.
The game beginsThe game begins.
Fate Fate Fate Fate shukumei no shiroFate, fate, fate, fate, the white of destiny,
Faith Faith Faith Faith tenjou no kurofaith, faith, faith, faith, the black of the heavens
Shin’i no Game kirisaku FlameThe game of divine will, a flame tears through it,
Nagerareta sai hirugaesu Gods’ PlayI’ll overturn the cast die, gods’ play.
Light Light Light Lightin’Light, light, light, lightin’
Dark Dark Dark Darkenin’Dark, dark, dark, darkenin’
Game Game Game Breakin’Game, game, game, breakin’
God God Gods’ Playin’God, god, gods’ playin’
Checkmate mawari dashita HeartCheckmate, my heart has started to spin,
Saisho no itte de Bring you outwith the first move, I’ll bring you out
Game start de Final roundGame start, and it’s already the final round.
Ubaitoru ze Player OneI’ll snatch it away, Player One,
Rewrite the programrewrite the program
Kake ni deru My turnmaking a bet, it’s my turn
Shoutotsu no noroshi sekai wo saitaThe signal fire of collision tore the world apart.
Oikakeru hodo omoi wa yuraidaThe more I chased, the more my feelings wavered,
Mienai kyori sae mo yabuttekubreaking even the invisible distance
Hikiyoseru you ni tsukami ni ikuI go to grab it, drawing it closer,
Uh… mitasarenu sora wo tokasu My dreamsUh… my dreams melt the unsatisfied sky.
Egakou DestinyLet’s draw our destiny,
Futari nara Take the risk!if we’re together, take the risk!
Game’s onGame’s on
Fate Fate Fate Fate hikari to kageFate, fate, fate, fate, light and shadow,
Faith Faith Faith Faith meian no hatefaith, faith, faith, faith, at the end of light and dark
Ten no tawamure Ready to face me?A whim of the heavens, ready to face me?
Breaking the breaking the rules sekai yusaburuBreaking the, breaking the rules, shaking the world.
The game beginsThe game begins.
Fate Fate Fate Fate shukumei no shiroFate, fate, fate, fate, the white of destiny,
Faith Faith Faith Faith tenjou no kurofaith, faith, faith, faith, the black of the heavens
Shin’i no Game kirisaku FlameThe game of divine will, a flame tears through it,
Nagerareta sai hirugaesu Gods’ PlayI’ll overturn the cast die, gods’ play.
Ah… kono mune ni kirameiteAh… glitter within this heart,
Kono ude e to shizumetesink into these arms
Unmei musubi naoshiteand retie the threads of fate.
Brightest… Brightest loveBrightest… brightest love.
Yukisaki erabu Route kokoro de kimeruChoosing the route ahead, I decide with my heart,
Hedateru Master rule kowashite susumusmashing the master rule that separates us, I move forward.
Love, love, love, love, love, Darkest love…Love, love, love, love, love, darkest love…
Rewriting fate with love…Rewriting fate with love…
Fate Fate Fate Fate hikari to kageFate, fate, fate, fate, light and shadow,
Faith Faith Faith Faith meian no hatefaith, faith, faith, faith, at the end of light and dark
Ten no tawamure Ready to face me?A whim of the heavens, ready to face me?
Breaking the breaking the rules sekai yusaburuBreaking the, breaking the rules, shaking the world.
The game beginsThe game begins.
Fate Fate Fate Fate shukumei no shiroFate, fate, fate, fate, the white of destiny,
Faith Faith Faith Faith tenjou no kurofaith, faith, faith, faith, the black of the heavens
Shin’i no Game kirisaku FlameThe game of divine will, a flame tears through it,
Nagerareta sai hirugaesu Gods’ PlayI’ll overturn the cast die, gods’ play.
Light Light Light Lightin’Light, light, light, lightin’
Dark Dark Dark Darkenin’Dark, dark, dark, darkenin’
Game Game Game Breakin’Game, game, game, breakin’
God God Gods’ Playin’God, god, gods’ playin’
Gods’ Play (feat. Naomi Watanabe) Music Video
The ‘Gods’ Play’ lyrics inspire courage in facing life’s challenges. Kento Nakajima, alongside Naomi Watanabe, delivers a powerful anthem that resonates with anyone fighting to change their destiny.