RIKON pens heartfelt lyrics in ‘Honesty,’ a song that mixes self-reflection with hope. The artist collaborates with Akihito Yoshikawa, Daishi Iiba, and Yu Sasaki to create a melody that feels both nostalgic and uplifting. The tune tells the story of growing up while searching for happiness.
Released: April 9, 2025
Honesty
Rikon
Lyricist
Rikon
Composer
Rikon, Akihito Yoshikawa, Daishi Iiba, Yu Sasaki
Honesty Lyrics English Translation by Rikon
The songwriter mentions hands held tightly and flowers blooming in seven colors. A key line, ‘We’re looking up at the same sky, while we’re getting hit by the rain,’ highlights shared struggles and resilience. The performer uses these images to show how connections can bring strength.
KizukebaBefore I knew it,
Itsu no ma ni ka otona ni natteI’ve become an adult without realizing,
Sagashiteta mono mo mitsukaranai mamawithout finding what I was searching for,
Bonyari to sora wo mitetan daI was just staring blankly at the sky.
Komatta naThis is trouble,
Kyou kara shibaraku ame dattethey say it’ll rain for a while starting today.
Kasa mo sasazu ni doko e yuku no“Where are you going without an umbrella?”
Tte sa hanashikakete kuretan dathat’s what you said when you spoke to me.
Tsunaida te wo hanasazu niWithout letting go of our joined hands,
Gyutto nigitte waratte kuretayou squeezed tightly and smiled for me,
Itsuka kitto meguriauso that one day I can return the favor
Dareka ni kaeseru you nito someone I’m destined to meet.
Onaji sora wo miagete irun daWe’re looking up at the same sky,
Bokura wa ame ni utare nagarawhile we’re getting hit by the rain.
Soredemo ashita wo terashiteruBut we’re still shining on tomorrow,
Nanairo ni saku hana no you nilike flowers blooming in seven colors.
KizukebaBefore I knew it,
Itsu no ma ni ka ame wa agattethe rain’s stopped without me realizing,
Hizashi wo abita hanatachi mo mataand the flowers bathed in sunlight
Azayaka ni mietan dalooked vivid once again.
NandakaSomehow,
Senaka wo oshite kureta ki ga shiteI felt like I was given a push.
Arukitsuzuketa kono hibi moThese days I’ve spent walking,
Taisetsu ni omoetan daI could finally see them as precious.
Zutto sagashite itaI’ve been looking for it all along,
Shiawase wa itsu demo soba ni attehappiness is always right there by my side.
Tsunaida te wo hanasazu niWithout letting go of our joined hands,
Gyutto nigitte waratte kuretayou squeezed tightly and smiled for me,
Itsuka kitto meguriauso that one day I can return the favor
Dareka ni kaeseru you nito someone I’m destined to meet.
Onaji sora wo miagete irun daWe’re looking up at the same sky,
Bokura wa kaze ni fukare nagarawhile we’re being blown by the wind.
Soredemo ashita wo terashiteruBut we’re still shining on tomorrow,
Dore dake tooku hanarete mono matter how far apart we are.
Kokoro wa tsunagatterun da tteYou always taught me
Anata ga itsumo oshiete kureta kotothat our hearts are connected,
Daiji ni shimattetan daand I’ve kept that safe inside.
Kizukeba itsu no ma ni ka otona ni natteBefore I knew it, I’ve become an adult,
Koushite aeta karabecause we were able to meet like this.
Kinou made no jibun to waTo the self I was until yesterday,
Sotto sayonaraI’ll say a quiet goodbye.
Jouzu ni wa ienai kedoI can’t say it very well, but
Korekara mo zutto soba ni iteplease stay by my side from now on,
Nanairo ni saku hana no you nilike flowers blooming in seven colors.
The lyrics of ‘Honesty’ offer a warm reminder that happiness is always close by. Featuring RIKON, the song from his album blends a touching narrative with a melody that shines like a rainbow after the rain.
