Cafune brings warmth with ‘Ichirinka,’ a song that mixes hope and self-discovery. Shota Mochizuki writes the lyrics and composes the melody, creating a tune that feels like a gentle nudge to keep going. The song encourages listeners to embrace their journey, no matter how tough it gets.
Released: February 14, 2026
Ichirinka
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Ichirinka Lyrics Translation – Cafune
The lyrics mention a single flower still in bud, symbolizing personal growth. Mochizuki writes, ‘It’s okay, it’s okay, just as you are,’ offering reassurance. The song’s focus on tears turning into kindness highlights the beauty of emotional resilience.
Kitto nagashita sono namida waSurely those tears you’ve shed,
Kitto seotta fukai kizu wasurely the deep wounds you’ve carried,
Mada deatte inai taisetsu na dareka wowill turn into the kindness that holds someone special,
Dakishimeru yasashisa ni kawarusomeone you haven’t even met yet.
Ima, iru sono sekai waThe world you’re in right now,
Sore wa sore wa semai sekai deis such a very narrow world.
Saa kao agete mawari wo miwatasebaSo, look up and glance around you,
Anata wo hitsuyou to suru hito ga iruand you’ll see there’s someone who needs you.
Ano hi no “Sayonara” no kotoba gaSo the word “goodbye” from that day,
Kanashii imi de afurenai you niwon’t overflow with a sad meaning,
Hora jibun rashiku sakihokorelook, bloom proudly in your own way.
Saku basho wa anata gaBecause the place where you bloom,
Kimerareru no dakarais yours to decide.
Ichirinka ima wa mada tsubomi no mama da to shitemoEven if you’re just a single flower, still a bud for now,
Daijoubu daijoubu arinomama no sugata deit’s okay, it’s okay, just as you are.
Hoho wo tsutau sono namida ga kokoro no tane made todoiteLet those tears trailing down your cheeks reach the seeds of your heart.
Itsu no hi ka itsu no hi kaSomeday, someday,
Kirei na hana wo sakaseru deshouyou’ll surely make a beautiful flower bloom.
Ai no katachi mirai no hanashiThe shape of love and stories of the future,
Ima wa mienakutemoeven if you can’t see them right now.
Ikite kita akashi ayunda wadachi nokoru tashika na monoThe proof of your life and the tracks you’ve walked are things that truly remain.
Fuan ga mazari kokoro mo kawaki nagai fuyu demoEven in a long winter where anxiety mixes and your heart feels dry,
Anata dake no haru ga otozurerua spring that’s yours alone will arrive.
Ano hi no “Sayonara” no kotoba gaSo that the word “goodbye” from that day,
Atarashii deai wo michibiku you nican lead you to a new encounter,
Rinto shite takaku sakihokorestand tall and bloom proudly.
Saku shunkan wa anata gaBecause the moment you bloom,
Kimerareru no dakarais yours to decide.
Ichirinka ima wa mada tsubomi no mama da to shitemoEven if you’re just a single flower, still a bud for now,
Daijoubu daijoubu…it’s okay, it’s okay…
Hoho wo tsutau sono namida ga kokoro no tane made todoiteLet those tears trailing down your cheeks reach the seeds of your heart.
Itsu no hi ka itsu no hi kaSomeday, someday,
Kirei na hana wo sakaseru deshouYou’ll surely make a beautiful flower bloom.
Meguri meguru kisetsu wo dakishimeteEmbrace the seasons as they go ’round and ’round.
Isse no de fumidashita sono ippo waThat single step you took with a ‘ready, set, go’,
Anata rashiku de ii anata rashiku de iibeing true to yourself is enough, being true to yourself is enough.
Anata rashiku ga iiBeing true to yourself is best.
Ichirinka ima wa mada tsubomi no mama da to shitemoEven if you’re just a single flower, still a bud for now,
Daijoubu daijoubu arinomama no sugata deit’s okay, it’s okay, just as you are.
Hoho wo tsutau sono namida ga kokoro no tane made todoiteLet those tears trailing down your cheeks reach the seeds of your heart.
Itsu no hi ka itsu no hi kaSomeday, someday,
Kirei na hana wo sakaseru deshouyou’ll surely make a beautiful flower bloom.
Ichirinka Music Video
The meaning behind ‘Ichirinka’ is about finding strength in vulnerability. Cafune delivers a heartfelt message in Japanese, reminding us that every step forward is a victory.