NORIKIYO serves up sharp wit and raw energy in ‘Hey Omachi!’ from the album ‘Cookin’ Selfish.’ The songwriter collaborates with BACHLOGIC to mix clever wordplay with a bold beat. The track feels like a bold declaration of artistic integrity and self-assurance.
Released: June 20, 2025
Hey Omachi!
Norikiyo • From “Cookin’ Selfish”
Hey Omachi! Lyrics Translation Norikiyo | Cookin’ Selfish
The lyrics feature NORIKIYO mocking those who take shortcuts in life and music. He compares himself to ‘non-conveyor sushi,’ saying, ‘If it’s not fresh, it’s not the real thing.’ This line shows his pride in authenticity and hard work.
Hai irasshaiWelcome, step right up
Irasshai irasshaiWelcome, welcome
Hey OmachiHey, here’s your order
E ore ga sarabureddoYeah, I’m a thoroughbred
Iya ore wa haraguroeNah, I’ve got a ‘black heart’,
Hoshikerya yaru yo kozukai tsukete FameIf you want it, I’ll give you fame with some pocket change
JamakuseeWhat a pain
You You batsugun keiYou, you’re the outstanding type
Un putsu warau neHeh, it makes me chuckle,
Nakamanai de mureru niban senji wa umareneThose ‘rehashed’ losers huddling without friends won’t make it
Chika michi mo sagasu keiThe type that always looks for shortcuts,
Maa sore ja na wa urenWell, you won’t make a name for yourself like that
Yasui Beef kuitain ja ikebaIf you wanna eat cheap beef, just go to
Anrakutei‘Anrakutei’,
Ore wa shuuchuu shite ShootI’m focused when I take my shot
Ude wa wakaru beYou can see my skill, right?
Featuring 16 guree asameshi mae ni katadzukeruFeaturing 16, I’ll finish this before breakfast,
Muda ni kaketa ooto chuunWith all that pointless auto-tune,
Do re mi fa so ra shi doDo re mi fa so la ti do,
Nakami nakerya onaji mon ore ni waIf there’s no substance, it’s all the same to me
Korya mochironThis is obvious, of course,
In ga katai dake no yatsu mo kawaisouI feel sorry for the guys whose rhymes are just ‘stiff’
Orya chigauI’m different,
Atama kuso mo katakeryaIf your head’s as hard as sh#t
Semete ketsu ni boraginooruThen at least put some ‘Borraginol’ on your ass,
Ore wa umiototsu Good Sh#tCause I’m birthing some good sh#t
Korya marude mawaranai osushiThis is like ‘non-conveyor sushi’ that doesn’t spin,
Tsumari Fresh ja unaku wa naaMeaning, if it’s not fresh, it’s not the real thing
Maa hoshidatta yatsu wa iratsuku ga na wWell, it’s annoying for those who wanted it, lol,
Hai irasshaiWelcome, step right up,
Irasshai irasshaiWelcome, welcome,
Youkoso irashitaGlad you could make it
Minasan wa sonja nani kuuSo, what will you all eat?
Agari wa ichiban cha ma ni gari kuuThe ‘tea’ is top grade, so have some ‘ginger’ too,
Toten wa tachi gui saThis shop is ‘stand-and-eat’ only,
Isu nanka nai ssuThere aren’t any chairs here
Hai irasshaiWelcome, step right up
Irasshai irasshaiWelcome, welcome
Hai irasshaiWelcome, step right up
Irasshai irasshaiWelcome, welcome
Hey OmachiHey, here’s your order,
Kaeri ni ashidai nuite oiteke saifuSet aside your fare home and leave your wallet
11 mai me no sara da Hey OmachiIt’s the eleventh plate, hey, here’s your order,
Jibun mo shinjirareneeyo majiI can’t even believe it myself, seriously
Zutto tsukutteru otepusei no kashiI’ve been handcrafting these lyrics for a long time,
Ore wa nama demo ikechau gurai no kakiI’m like an ‘oyster’ that’s good even raw,
Mou gyaku ni atatchau yo hazusaneeI’ll give you food poisoning instead, I never miss,
Ha gankubi soroete atsumatteGather ’round and line up your heads
Chikin wa butai de agatten dakeThe cowards are just ‘stiffening up’ on stage,
TatsutaageLike ‘tatsuta-age’ fried chicken,
Ore wa rin to shite tatsu Like a MatsutakeI stand tall and dignified like a ‘Matsutake’ mushroom,
Ore ga sasottara B#tch tachi wa shaburidashuWhen I make the call, the b#tches start sucking
Sou iu musume wa manaa mo neeThose kinds of girls don’t have any manners,
Aji mo sanryuu ikaAnd their taste is third-rate or worse,
Kusee awabi ni kaken na yo parumijaanDon’t go sprinkling parmesan on smelly abalone,
Byouki morau yori wa hoteru de sakushi saI’d rather be a ‘lyricist’ in a hotel than catch a disease
Maa kona yo ore no Tour niWell, come along to my tour,
Chiketto dai tte no o sasen muda niI won’t let your ticket money go to waste,
Mimi ga koeteru tsuu no atsumariA crowd of experts with refined ears,
Son toki wa kou iu yo saisho no kudariThat’s when I’ll say the opening lines
Hai irasshaiWelcome, step right up,
Irasshai irasshaiWelcome, welcome,
Youkoso irashitaGlad you could make it,
Minasan wa sonja nani kuuSo, what will you all eat?
Agari wa ichiban cha ma ni gari kuuThe ‘tea’ is top grade, so have some ‘ginger’ too,
Toten wa tachi gui saThis shop is ‘stand-and-eat’ only,
Isu nanka nai ssuThere aren’t any chairs here,
Hai irasshaiWelcome, step right up
Irasshai irasshaiWelcome, welcome,
Hai irasshaiWelcome, step right up,
Irasshai irasshaiWelcome, welcome,
Hey OmachiHey, here’s your order
Kaeri no ashidai nuite oiteke saifuSet aside your fare home and leave your wallet
Hey Omachi! Music Video
‘Hey Omachi!’ is a lyrical feast of self-confidence. The Japanese performer NORIKIYO delivers a bold manifesto on staying true to one’s craft, while the lyrics highlight his disdain for mediocrity.