If You’re Going To Decorate With Roses Lyrics English (Translation) – Arata Manako

Arata Manako writes and composes ‘If You’re Going to Decorate with Roses,’ a thoughtful exploration of life’s bittersweet moments. The vocalist collaborates with motoki manako and Hiroshi Ikeda to create a melody that complements the introspective lyrics. The song asks questions about love, the heart, and the simplicity of beauty.

If You're Going To Decorate With Roses Lyrics English (Translation) – Arata Manako
Released: March 11, 2026

If You’re Going to Decorate with Roses

Arata Manako

Lyricist
Arata Manako, Motoki Manako
Composer
Arata Manako, Motoki Manako, Hiroshi Ikeda

If You’re Going to Decorate with Roses Lyrics Translation – Arata Manako

The lyrics of ‘If You’re Going to Decorate with Roses’ touch on the complexity of human emotions. Arata Manako asks, ‘Is a single rose precious to you, or are ten roses what you really need?’ This line reflects on how we value things in life. The poet uses the imagery of roses to explore deeper questions about joy and connection.

Iya na asa nara dare ni demoDo you know that a bitter morning,
Otozureru koto shitteru kawill inevitably visit everyone?
Kotori no saezuri no nakaAmidst the chirping of the little birds,
Kareta nodo de kotaeyouI’ll answer you with a parched throat.
Ippon no bara ga taisetsu kaIs a single rose precious to you,
Juppon no bara ga hitsuyou kaor are ten roses what you really need?
Onaji mono o mite tanoshii kaDo you find joy in seeing the exact same thing,
Marude chigau to iitai kaor do you want to say they’re completely different?
Kokoro no basho wa mannaka janaiThe heart isn’t placed right in the center,
Kamiau you ni dekite iru no sait’s perfectly designed to interlock with another.
Ippon no bara ga taisetsu kaIs a single rose precious to you,
Juppon no bara ga hitsuyou kaor are ten roses what you really need?
Kareta nodo de kotaeyouI’ll answer you with a parched throat.
Mizu o kaeyouLet’s change the water.
Atama no naka wa kantan janaiThe mind isn’t a simple place,
Karamaru you ni dekite iru no sait’s wired to intricately intertwine.
Monogatari nara sou nagaku wa naiIf this is a story, it isn’t very long,
Hodokeru you ni dekite iru no sait’s naturally meant to gently unravel.
Kokoro no basho wa mannaka janaiThe heart isn’t placed right in the center,
Dakiau you ni dekite iru no sait’s shaped so we can hold each other close.
Oto o kiku no saI’ll just listen to the sound.

If You’re Going to Decorate with Roses Music Video

The meaning of ‘If You’re Going to Decorate with Roses’ is about finding beauty in simplicity. The lyrics emphasize the heart’s ability to connect with others, showing how love is designed to bring people closer.