Daoko writes and composes “Iiyo” for her album meta millefeuille. The artist collaborates with lyricist GuruConnent and composer Yuta Kumagai. Her lyrics begin with sparkling eyes and a nostalgic wind.
Released: October 30, 2025
Iiyo
Daoko • From “meta millefeuille”
Iiyo Lyrics Translation (from “meta millefeuille”)
Daoko writes the line “I pull you close and hold you tight” to express deep longing. The songwriter uses a handheld sparkler to draw infinity in the summer sky. Blue sea and flower petals color this gentle moment.
Kirameku hitomi no mitsumeru saki ni (Saki ni)(Saki ni)(Saki ni)Beyond the gaze of those sparkling eyes,
Ki ni naru hitori mabataki no ma ni (Ma ni)(Ma ni)(Ma ni)someone’s caught my eye in the blink of a moment.
Kasumeru kaze ga yakeni natsukashiiThe grazing wind feels strangely nostalgic.
Yureta kimochi ano toki no kaoriMy wavering feelings carry the scent of that time.
Kodoku ya risou ga samenai mamaWhile my loneliness and ideals haven’t faded,
Dakishimete hora kagi shimetehold me tight, look, and lock it all away.
Fureta taion wa atatakai noniEven though your body heat feels so warm,
Nande samishisou na kao wo suru nowhy do you have such a lonely look on your face?
Wasurenai you ni kizanda tokiIt’s a moment carved out so I won’t forget.
I sing a song for youI’m singing a song for you.
OmoidashitePlease remember.
Aoi umi ni ranhansha suruDiffusing across the blue sea,
Hikari wo sagashite “Mikke”I’m looking for the light—and “I found it!”
Taguriyose dakishimeteI pull you close and hold you tight.
“Kinou yori orikou ni nareta kana”“I wonder if I’ve become a better person than I was yesterday.”
Hana hiraku yasashii koeA gentle voice blooms like a flower.
“Kore ijou orikou ni naranakutemo mou iiyo” (Iiyo)(Iiyo)“You don’t have to be any better than you are right now.”
Forever dreaming in my heartI’m forever dreaming in my heart.
Natsu no sora ga atama ni nokoru karaSince the summer sky lingers in my mind,
Ookina kumo ni aitakunattaI’ve started missing those massive clouds.
Temochi no hanabi de mugen wo egakuI’m drawing infinity with a handheld sparkler.
Waraigoe ga konomi dattaI really loved the sound of your laughter.
Sansan to terasu senkou waThe flash of light shining so brilliantly,
Hanabira no iro to yoku niteitait looked just like the color of flower petals.
Paraiso ga aru naraIf a ‘Paraiso’ ‘paradise’ truly exists,
Kimi to tomo ni ikitai naI’d want to go there with you.
Tanoshii koto ureshii kotoThe fun things and the happy things,
Shiranai koto shiritai to omoeta yoI felt like I wanted to know everything I didn’t know.
Taguriyose dakishimeteI pull you close and hold you tight.
“Kinou yori orikou ni nareta kana”“I wonder if I’ve become a better person than I was yesterday.”
Hana hiraku yasashii koeA gentle voice blooms like a flower.
“Kore ijou orikou ni naranakutemo mou iiyo” (Iiyo)(Iiyo)“You don’t have to be any more clever than you are right now.”
Forever dreaming in my heartI’m forever dreaming in my heart.
Iiyo Music Video
Iiyo is about accepting yourself as you are. The lyrics, sung in soft Japanese by Daoko, gently remind you that you’re already enough.