Saucy Dog sings about staying hopeful until the very end. 石原慎也 writes the lyrics, while also producing the music. The poet then arranges a warm tune, and He adds a gentle lift.
Released: July 19, 2023
Ima Wo Ikirunoda.
Saucy Dog • From “But Really”
Ima Wo Ikirunoda. Lyrics Translation (from “But Really”)
Saucy Dog highlights a scarred hand reaching out in the night. The performer then paints a broken mirror that reflects hope, and the line ‘If possible, let’s keep smiling until the very end’ echoes the resolve. He urges us to run forward, to cross limits and stay connected.
Dekireba waratte konomama saigo madeIf possible, let’s keep smiling like this until the very end.
Tsumiageta hibi ni wa machigai wa naiThere aren’t any mistakes in the days we’ve built up together.
Bokura wo shinjite itai to omoeruI want to keep believing in us,
Kyou moeven today.
Yowasa to mukiau tabiEvery time we face our weaknesses,
Bokura wa tsuyoku natta yo nawe’ve grown stronger, haven’t we?
Tanoshii dake ja naku natte kita no waThe fact that it’s not just fun anymore
Honki de aishitetatte shouko da yo nais proof that we’ve loved with all our hearts.
Yurushiau koto de manandaWe learned by forgiving one another.
Ai wa motto jiyuu de katachi ga nai karaBecause love is more free and has no set shape,
Nayamashii no dait’s a confusing thing.
Saa jibun rashikuNow, just be yourself.
Hashiridashite yukeStart running forward.
Hashiridashite yukeGo on and start running.
Tsunageru no sa kurushikute moWe’ll stay connected, even if it’s painful.
Hanashiatte ikeKeep talking to each other.
Hanashiatte ikeGo on and talk it out.
Daijoubu daijoubu“It’ll be okay, it’ll be okay,”
Tte iikikasetekeep telling yourself that.
Dekireba waratte konomama saigo madeIf possible, let’s keep smiling like this until the very end.
Kujikesou na toki de mo anata ga itaEven when I felt like breaking, you were there.
Arigatou wo tsutaetaiI want to tell you “thank you.”
Terekusakute ienaiI’m too embarrassed to actually say it.
Machigai wo yurushiau tabi owatcha inai no da to shiriEvery time we forgive a mistake, we realize it’s not over yet.
Ato dore kurai nokotten da tte raifu wo kazoeteta kke naaI was counting how many ‘lives’ I had left, weren’t I?
Furimuku na kirei ja nakute ii yoDon’t look back; it doesn’t have to be pretty.
Kizudarake de mo bokura wa utsukushiiEven covered in scars, we’re beautiful.
Kiseki ya unmei ni imada minu mirai wo takusu na yoDon’t leave your unseen future to miracles or fate.
Nokosareta saigo no jikan de anime ya manga ja naiIn the time we have left, this isn’t some ‘anime’ or ‘manga’.
Bokura wa genzai wo ikiru no daWe’re living in the here and now.
Saa jibun rashikuNow, just be yourself.
Hashiridashite yukeStart running forward.
Hashiridashite yukeGo on and start running.
Genkai wo koete mataCross your limits once again,
Shigamitsuite ikeand keep hanging on.
Shikamitsuite ikeKeep fighting for it.
Dekireba waratte konomama saigo madeIf possible, let’s keep smiling like this until the very end.
Tsumiageta hibi ni wa machigai wa naiThere aren’t any mistakes in the days we’ve built up together.
Bokura wo shinjite itai to omoeruI want to keep believing in us,
Kyou moeven today.
Kyou moToday as well.
Ima Wo Ikirunoda. Music Video
The track lifts spirits, and the translation of ‘Ima Wo Ikirunoda.’ lyrics celebrates resilience. Saucy Dog delivers a Japanese anthem that fuels determination.