Ryusei Ashizawa and ANARCHY collaborate on ‘Image,’ a song that mixes gritty storytelling with an unapologetic drive. ANARCHY writes the lyrics, while Ashizawa and DJ JAM compose the tune. The track sets the stage for a relentless fight to rise above life’s struggles.
Released: July 8, 2022
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Anarchy | Ryusei Ashizawa
Image Lyrics English Translation by Anarchy | Ryusei Ashizawa
The poet ANARCHY pens lines like, ‘I don’t plan on letting this end as just a dream,’ showing a refusal to settle. The lyrics mention a deep red diamond, a symbol of relentless polishing and struggle. Ashizawa’s voice brings raw energy to the narrative, making every word hit hard.
Imeeji wa dekita doshaburi no nakaThe image’s set in the middle of a downpour
Shouri no megamisama ni ageta kasaas I gave my umbrella to the Goddess of Victory.
Yume no mama de owaraseru tsumori wa naiI don’t plan on letting this end as just a dream,
Zamaamiro shusshin wa k#so inakaso deal with it, I’m from the middle of the shtty sticks.
K#so mitai na seikatsu o nukedasu tame niJust to escape a life that felt like total sht,
Tatakatte zeitaku o shiteru dakeI’m out here fighting and living the high life.
Netamu no wa yametoke mittomonaiYou should stop being so jealous, it’s pathetic,
Omae no hattari ja pin to konai’cause your bluffs don’t hit me at all.
Mi kamae naGet into your stance,
Uraroji o gaidansuthis is guidance through the back alleys.
Migakite kagayaita makkaka na daiyaA deep red diamond polished until it shines,
Gaki no koro kara taiman ha daI’ve been going one-on-one since I was a kid.
Maketara owari no saiban da naIt’s a trial where losing means everything’s over.
Donna te tsukatte mo yume kanaeru kedoI’ll use any means to make my dream come true, but
Inochi o kakete mo yogosenai namaemy name’s something I won’t let be defiled even if I risk my life.
Hikigane o saki ni hiita no wa oreI’m the one who pulled the trigger first.
Moshi maketara faito manee wa iraneIf I lose, I don’t want any of the fight money.
Hoshikunai sonna berutoI don’t care about a belt like that,
Tsuite kuru kane ya chii toka meiyothe money, the status, and the honor that follows.
Kangaeru mae ni puree shiyou zeLet’s just play before we even think about it.
Ore mo omae mo sute mi wa touzenIt’s only natural for both of us to risk it all.
Yume o miru kara ni wa kakugo shinee toIf you’re gonna dream, you’ve gotta be ready for the cost,
Bikku mausu de inochigaketeru zoputting my life on the line with this big mouth.
Namae de kuu nara bamen wa touzenIf I’m gonna live off my name, the big stage is expected.
Hibi tatakai mainichi ga chousenEvery day’s a battle, and every day’s a challenge.
Nige mo kakure mo dekina i no ga oresamaI’m the one who can’t ever run or hide,
Kachi nige wa dekinai zo ou samayou won’t be able to just win and run, “king.”
Mein ibento hajimeru zo ima karaI’m starting the main event right now.
Matamata Ashizawa kamasu karaAshizawa’s about to bring it once again.
Nandaka sawagashii na mainichiThings are getting pretty loud lately,
Kachi boshi fuyashite meiku ooganstacking up my wins and making them huge.
Ore ga burando yasuuri nanka neI’m a brand, and I’m not selling myself cheap.
Nani mo nakattan da mou hanasaneI had nothing before, so I’m never letting go.
Kore mo nanka no en da en o umuThis is some kind of fate, and it’s birthing even more,
Ten to ten o tsunagu ringu no ueconnecting all the dots right here in the ring.
Ryusei no me na men na rentogenDon’t underestimate Ryusei’s eyes, they’re like an X-ray.
Minogashite yaru ore wa jentorumanI’ll let you off the hook since I’m a gentleman.
Shinu ki de kaseide asonde kurasuI’m earning like I’m about to die, then living to play,
Dare to demo shinu ki de asonde yaruand I’ll play with anyone with my life on the line.
Bochibochi hajimeyou ka gakiLet’s get this thing started, kid.
Imagara burutte mo osoiIt’s too late to start shaking now.
Hoshikunai sonna berutoI don’t care about a belt like that,
Tsuite kuru kane ya chii toka meiyothe money, the status, and the honor that follows.
Kangaeru mae ni puree shiyou zeLet’s just play before we even think about it.
Ore mo omae mo sute mi wa touzenIt’s only natural for both of us to risk it all.
Yume o miru kara ni wa kakugo shinee toIf you’re gonna dream, you’ve gotta be ready for the cost,
Bikku mausu de inochigaketeru zoputting my life on the line with this big mouth.
Namae de kuu nara bamen wa touzenIf I’m gonna live off my name, the big stage is expected.
Hibi tatakai mainichi ga chousenEvery day’s a battle, and every day’s a challenge.
Hoshikunai sonna berutoI don’t care about a belt like that,
Tsuite kuru kane ya chii toka meiyothe money, the status, and the honor that follows.
Kangaeru mae ni puree shiyou zeLet’s just play before we even think about it.
Ore mo omae mo sute mi wa touzenIt’s only natural for both of us to risk it all.
Yume o miru kara ni wa kakugo shinee toIf you’re gonna dream, you’ve gotta be ready for the cost,
Bikku mausu de inochigaketeru zoputting my life on the line with this big mouth.
Namae de kuu nara bamen wa touzenIf I’m gonna live off my name, the big stage is expected.
Hibi tatakai mainichi ga chousenEvery day’s a battle, and every day’s a challenge.
Image Music Video
The meaning behind ‘Image’ is about risking everything for your dreams. Ryusei Ashizawa and ANARCHY deliver a powerful anthem in Japanese, reminding us that greatness demands sacrifice.