Iranai Lyrics Translated to English: Sakanaction

sakanaction delivers ‘IRANAI,’ a track that mixes intense energy with a haunting melody. The band, led by Yamaguchi Ichirou, writes lyrics that dive into the chaos of emotions, blending confusion and desire. The tune offers a mix of electronic beats and raw vocals, creating a sound that pulls you into its world.

Iranai Lyrics Translated to English: Sakanaction
Released: February 11, 2026

IRANAI

Sakanaction

Lyricist
山口一郎
Composer
山口一郎, Masashi Uramoto, Minori Ishikawa, Michika Yoshida, Tsubasa Yamazaki, Naomi Hirabayashi

IRANAI Meaning & Lyrics (Sakanaction)

Yamaguchi Ichirou pens lyrics that describe a dance with a ‘psycho’ vibe, where the heart feels stiff yet the beat soothes. A key line, ‘I don’t need you at all, yet I can still feel you,’ shows the push and pull of conflicting emotions. The imagery of black headphones rolling on the floor adds a visual layer to the song’s mood.

サイコな感じで踊ったI danced with a ‘psycho’ vibe.
唾吐く仕草に似ていたIt looked like I was spitting on the ground.
暗い部屋 転がる黒いヘッドフォンIn this dark room, black headphones roll on the floor.
ただ足踏みするように踊ったI just danced like I was stomping my feet.
確かに瞼は閉じてたMy eyes were definitely closed.
恐ろしいくらいにのめり込んでるよI’m absorbed in this, it’s almost terrifying.
ほらサイコなあの子も踊ったLook, that ‘psycho’ girl danced too.
真っ暗闇 心がゴワゴワIn the pitch black, my heart feels stiff and rough.
馴染んでくビートがまるでリンスのようThe beat blending in feels just like a soothing rinse.
ただ重なる二人は知ってたWe two, overlapping, knew it well.
もどかしいこの世に嫌々だWe’re sick of this frustrating world.
迷子になるほどねじ曲がってるIt’s twisted enough to make us lose our way.
君のことなんていらないI don’t need you at all.
なのに感じてるYet I can still feel you.
まだ揺れてるよI’m still swaying here.
君のことなんていらないI don’t need you at all.
なのに探してるYet I’m looking for you,
知らないうちにBefore I even realize it.
まだサイコな雰囲気で踊ったI danced in that ‘psycho’ atmosphere again.
どうやら今夜もまだまだIt seems tonight isn’t over yet.
スパイ映画 観るくらいに僕は絶好調I’m in top form, like I’m watching a spy movie.
でもおかしくなるほどあの子がBut that girl, she drives me crazy,
頭の裏側でバタバタするからFluttering around in the back of my head.
どうにか抑え込みたくてAnd I just want to suppress it somehow.
僕のことなんていらない“I don’t need you.”
なんて言わないでPlease don’t say that to me.
目が血走るよMy eyes are getting bloodshot.
僕のことなんていらない“I don’t need you.”
なんて言われたらIf you told me that,
火花が散るよSparks would surely fly.
君のことなんていらないI don’t need you at all.
なのに感じてるYet I can still feel you.
不思議なことよIt’s such a strange thing.
君のことなんていらないI don’t need you at all.
なのに探してるYet I’m looking for you.
ただそれだけThat’s all there is to it.
君の全てを知りたいI want to know everything about you.
僕は全てを知りたいI want to know it all.

IRANAI Music Video

The meaning behind ‘IRANAI’ is the struggle between rejection and longing. sakanaction’s track, with its Japanese lyrics, captures the tension of a relationship that’s hard to let go of.