Lyrical School brings a warm reflection on change with their song GOODBYE. Junya Okubo writes lyrics that mix daily life with big thoughts. The composer Shuhei Ueda arranges a melody that complements the thoughtful story.
Released: April 1, 2026
GOODBYE
Lyrical School
GOODBYE Lyrics Translation – Lyrical School
The poet mentions a simple Sunday and a walk to a familiar studio. He describes how even today’s events will fade from memory, leading to the gentle command, ‘well, let’s just dance.’ This songwriter finds comfort in the cycle of seasons and the lasting fun of rapping.
Are wa itsuka no nichiyouThat was a Sunday from sometime ago.
Kayoinareta sutajio e lets goLet’s go to the studio we’re so used to visiting.
Eki kara tsuzuku itsumo no michi oAlong the usual path continuing from the station,
Aruite kuru hitotachi to surechigauwe pass by people walking toward us.
Nicchimo sacchimo ikan mainichi moEven during days when we’re completely stuck,
Itsumo doori sawagashii machi moand in this town that’s as noisy as always,
What a wonderful worldWhat a wonderful world,
Like Satchimojust like Satchimo sang.
Aikawarazu sa ima demo mada machigauAs always, I still make mistakes even now.
Ato dore kurai kimi to irareta naraIf only I could’ve stayed with you a little longer,
Tsutaerareta koto mo mada aru no kanaI wonder if there were still things I could’ve told you.
Itsuka kyou no dekigoto moEven the events of today,
Omoidasenaku naru hodowill fade until we can’t remember them anymore.
Hibi wa kono ato mo zuttoSince our days will continue long after this,
Tsuzuite iku kara maa odorouwell, let’s just dance.
Hontou gooddays goodbyeTruly, good days, goodbye.
Itsuka sekai goto owaru tteThey say the whole world will end someday.
Demo gooddays goodbyeBut still, good days, goodbye.
Mata gooddays goodbyeOnce again, good days, goodbye.
Haru wa owari natsu ga sugisatteSpring ends, and summer passes by.
Machi wa aki ni somatte mata fuyu ga hajimatteThe town is dyed in autumn colors, and winter begins again.
Kitto ano hito wa dokka de waratteruI’m sure that person is laughing somewhere out there.
Shinpai suru na korekara subete yoku naru saDon’t worry, everything’s going to be fine from here on out.
Ano rasuto shiin no faito kurabu saJust like that final scene in Fight Club.
Kitto kimi ni mata aitaku naru naI’m sure I’ll want to see you again.
Kekkyoku no toko ai to ka LOVE saWhen it comes down to it, it’s all about love and affection.
Rappu o suru no wa yappa tanoshiiRapping is just so much fun after all.
Zutto tsuzuku uchira no bakabanashiOur silly conversations will continue forever.
Futto ashi o tomete wa nagametaI suddenly stopped walking and gazed out.
Sore de ashioto mata hayametaThen I quickened my footsteps once more.
Omoi wa dore kurai kimi ni tsutawaru kanaI wonder how much of my feelings will reach you.
Kotoba ni sureba uso ni nite shimau karaBecause if I put them into words, they’ll just sound like lies.
Itsuka kyou no dekigoto moEven the events of today,
Omoidasenaku naru hodowill fade until we can’t remember them anymore.
Hibi wa kono ato mo zuttoSince our days will continue long after this,
Tsuzuite iku kara maa odorouwell, let’s just dance.
Hontou gooddays goodbyeTruly, good days, goodbye.
Itsuka sekai goto owaru tteThey say the whole world will end someday.
Demo gooddays goodbyeBut still, good days, goodbye.
Mata gooddays goodbyeOnce again, good days, goodbye.
Itsuka kyou no dekigoto moEven the events of today,
Omoidasenaku naru hodowill fade until we can’t remember them anymore.
Hibi wa kono ato mo zuttoSince our days will continue long after this,
Tsuzuite iku kara maa odorouwell, let’s just dance.
Hontou gooddays goodbyeTruly, good days, goodbye.
Itsuka sekai goto owaru tteThey say the whole world will end someday.
Demo gooddays goodbyeBut still, good days, goodbye.
Mata gooddays goodbyeOnce again, good days, goodbye.
Hontou gooddays goodbyeTruly, good days, goodbye.
Mata gooddays goodbyeOnce again, good days, goodbye.
GOODBYE Music Video
The meaning of ‘GOODBYE’ is a hopeful farewell to good times. The lyrics find light in accepting that everything, even happy memories, eventually fades.