ATSUSHI writes the lyrics for ‘I Choose Love,’ a heartfelt track performed by Toi Toi Toi. The songwriter also collaborates with the band to produce the melody. The song talks about love that values authenticity over grand gestures.
Released: March 2, 2026
I Choose Love
Toi Toi Toi
I Choose Love Meaning & Lyrics (Toi Toi Toi)
The lyricist mentions high-end restaurants and elevator shoes to describe unnecessary efforts to impress. A key line translates to ‘I prefer you just as you are.’ The musician emphasizes the beauty of being genuine in a relationship.
Aijou wa Day by DayAffection grows day by day,
Tsunotte iku In My Heartbuilding up in my heart.
Kimi to sugoshiteku kakegae no nai kono hibiThese irreplaceable days I spend with you,
Koukyuu resutoran ya burando baggu yahigh-end restaurants, or brand-name bags,
Kako no buyuuden yatales of your past heroics,
Mie hatta shiikuretto buutsuor elevator shoes worn just for show—
Sonna no iranaiI don’t need any of that.
Sono mama de iiYou’re fine just the way you are.
Tsumasakidachi wa mou yameteStop standing on your tiptoes,
Kimirashikuand just be yourself.
Aishiteru janakuteInstead of saying ‘I love you’,
Daisuki ga iin daI’d rather hear ‘I really like you’.
Itsumo senobi o shita kimi janakuteNot the you who’s always stretching to look taller,
Ari no mama ga ii naI prefer you just as you are.
I LOVE YOU toka janakuRather than a heavy ‘I LOVE YOU’,
Daisuki ga iin daI’d rather hear ‘I really like you’.
Douka terekakushi de fuzakenaidePlease don’t joke around to hide your embarrassment,
Massugu daisuki tte ittejust look at me straight and say you really like me.
Hitorikiri I miss youAll alone, I miss you.
Nee konya Ring my phoneHey, ring my phone tonight.
Koi o kasaneteku tatta hitori no DarlingMy one and only darling, as our love deepens.
Dame na toko ya nigate na monoYour flaws, the things you’re bad at,
Kako no shippai yayour past mistakes,
Kimi ga motsu shiikuretto oand the secrets you keep—
Zenbu oshietetell me everything,
Watashi dake nionly to me.
Dare ni mo misenai toko o miseaouLet’s show each other the sides we hide from everyone else.
Heiki da yo janakuteInstead of saying ‘I’m fine’,
Aitai ga iin daI’d rather hear ‘I want to see you’.
Itsumo tsuyogatte sa sunao janaiYou always act tough and won’t be honest,
Amanojaku na kimi eso to my contrary you:
Daijoubu toka janakuInstead of saying ‘I’m okay’,
Aitai ga iin daI’d rather hear ‘I want to see you’.
Douka samishii toki setsunai tokiPlease, when you’re lonely or feeling sad,
Nee sugu soba ni ikasetehey, let me rush right to your side.
Kakko tsukete mie o hatteTrying to look cool and putting on a show,
Sonnan ja tsukarechau yoyou’ll just end up exhausting yourself.
Motto rashiku sunao de iiIt’s fine to be more honest and true to yourself,
Sonna sugu sametari shinai yoI won’t lose interest in you that easily.
Aishiteru janakuteInstead of saying ‘I love you’,
Daisuki ga iin daI’d rather hear ‘I really like you’.
Itsumo senobi o shita kimi janakuteNot the you who’s always stretching to look taller,
Ari no mama ga ii naI prefer you just as you are.
I LOVE YOU toka janakuRather than a heavy ‘I LOVE YOU’,
Daisuki ga iin daI’d rather hear ‘I really like you’.
Douka terekakushi de fuzakenaidePlease don’t joke around to hide your embarrassment,
Massugu daisuki tte ittejust look at me straight and say you really like me.
Nee ima daisuki tte itteHey, tell me you really like me right now.
I Choose Love Music Video
The ‘I Choose Love’ lyrics celebrate honesty and simplicity. Toi Toi Toi delivers a warm message in Japanese that resonates with anyone who values real connections.