MIKADO, alongside Homunculu$, writes and composes ‘Ishikorokaradaiya’, a track that shines with ambition and hustle. The artist raps about transforming from a pebble to a diamond, using bold imagery of designer shoes and international fame. The lyrics weave a story of resilience and success, with references to Tokyo, Paris, and personal milestones.
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Released: November 29, 2025
Ishikorokaradaiya
Mikado
Ishikorokaradaiya Lyrics English Translation by Mikado
MIKADO mentions ‘after-market diamonds’ and ‘Mihara on my feet’ to describe his rise from humble beginnings. The musician reflects on his journey, saying, ‘From a pebble to a diamond,’ symbolizing his growth. The narrative ties his past struggles to his current achievements, creating a heartfelt tribute to his hustle.
Nani mo nakatta saisho dakedoI didn’t have a thing at the start, but
Hikaru afutaa daiyanow these after-market diamonds are shinin’,
Jimoto no mise no hanashi janai ore ga notteru furaiyaaI’m not talkin’ ’bout local shops, I’m the one on the flyer,
Rokku shiteru kaijou yubi ga natteru supaidaalockin’ down the venue with my fingers snappin’ like a spider.
Ashi ni Mihara ashi ni Rikku ashi ni Naiki tarinaiMihara on my feet, Rick on my feet, Nikes on my feet, and it’s still not enough,
Raibu de mukau Toukyou hidari no tatuu wa Gohhoheadin’ to Tokyo for a show, the tattoo on my left is ‘Van Gogh’,
Kaminoke anderu kounrou kane o kasegu Homeboybraidin’ my hair into cornrows, just a homeboy stackin’ cash,
Nandemo dekita saisho karaI could do anythin’ right from the jump.
Ishikoro kara daiyaFrom a pebble to a diamond,
DM todoku fire mizu ga hitsuyou marude TylaDMs comin’ in like fire, I need water just like ‘Tyla’,
Shigarami toka nai tachikitta hasamino strings attached, I cut ’em off like scissors,
Mitai ni kurosu shiteru hashicrossin’ over like the spans of a bridge.
Sukoshi warui kamo sodachi dappiMaybe I had a rough upbringing, but I’ve shed that skin,
Jabara ni suru kuracchiclutchin’ a wallet with accordion folds,
Katate ni motsu 100bandsholdin’ a hundred bands in just one hand,
Fueta shashin mata modoru yo Parimore photos taken, I’m headin’ back to Paris again.
Yappari yabai na majiMan, this is honestly wild,
Jimoto goto hikiagete iku kyariicarryin’ my whole hometown up with me,
Nashi kara suru arimakin’ somethin’ out of nothin’,
Umare Minatochikkou dakedo fuuka shinai ore no sabiborn in Minatochikkou, but the hook of my life won’t ever fade.
Reeberu janai iPhone sore ka fuku toka ni wa shiteru sainIt’s not a label, it’s just my iPhone, or I’m signin’ autographs on clothes,
Dondon umaku natteku rappu marude wainmy rap’s gettin’ better and better, just like fine wine,
Kane tsukuru tame o kane ga tarinai mukashi saiteididn’t have the money to make money, back then it was the worst,
Nakama to issho ni itteta genba nittou hassen morattegoin’ to the worksite with my crew, gettin’ paid eight thousand yen a day.
Shinu hodo yaru Studio kakaeteta mondai nanteGrindin’ to death in the studio, all those problems I used to carry,
Ima omoeba taishita koto nakatta no sa taiteilookin’ back now, most of ’em weren’t even a big deal,
Nani mo nakatta saisho dakedoI didn’t have a thing at the start, but
Hikaru afutaa daiyanow these after-market diamonds are shinin’.
Jimoto no mise no hanashi janai ore ga notteru furaiyaaI’m not talkin’ ’bout local shops, I’m the one on the flyer,
Rokku shiteru kaijou yubi ga natteru supaidaalockin’ down the venue with my fingers snappin’ like a spider,
Ashi ni Mihara ashi ni Rikku ashi ni Naiki tarinaiMihara on my feet, Rick on my feet, Nikes on my feet, and it’s still not enough,
Raibu de mukau Toukyou hidari o tatuu wa Gohhoheadin’ to Tokyo for a show, the tattoo on my left is ‘Van Gogh’.
Kaminoke anderu kounrou kane o kasegu HomeboyBraidin’ my hair into cornrows, just a homeboy stackin’ cash,
Nandemo dekita saisho karaI could do anythin’ right from the jump,
Ishikoro kara daiyafrom a pebble to a diamond,
DM todoku fire mizu ga hitsuyou marude TylaDMs comin’ in like fire, I need water just like ‘Tyla’.
Orera no FLEX nara Complex no uragaeshiIf we’re flexin’, it’s just the flip side of our insecurities,
Misebirakashitai wake janaku nani mo nakatta ano hi e no usabarashiit’s not that I want to show off, it’s just a way to vent about those days when I had nothin’,
Kane naku tatte kakko tsukeru tame tsukerueven without money, I’d dress up just to keep my pride,
Ryoumimi Kiyohara yori dekeethe ice on both my ears is bigger than ‘Kiyohara’s’.
Jirukonia no ni-karatto no piasu o iiharu honmono toTwo-carat zirconia studs, I’m insistin’ that they’re real,
Dekai kuchi tataki hana o nobashita to shitemoEven if I talked big and let my ego grow,
Tengu nanika ni narazu ni PinokioI didn’t turn into a ‘Tengu’, just Pinocchio,
Hanatakadaka ni yume de umeru sukejuuru-chouFillin’ up my schedule with dreams, holdin’ my head high.
Saborazu ni naWithout ever slackin’ off,
Gouru kimezu ni hashiritsudzukete wa baramichi wasurenai you niI keep runnin’ without a finish line, so I don’t forget the thorny path,
Kinmedaru kawari no cheen nara rouzugourudoRose gold for the chain instead of a gold medal,
Ishi nagerya ataru mikkabouzu dakedo tochuu deI was a ‘three-day monk’ who’d quit at anything, but along the way…
Nagedasazu ni juu-nen ijou sukinfeedoMore than ten years with this skin fade, never givin’ up,
Atatte mo kudakenee katai ishi mochiCarryin’ a hard will that won’t shatter when it’s struck,
Me VS Me uchikatte wa VVS daiyamondoIt’s Me vs. Me, and by winnin’, I’m a VVS diamond,
Tayoru ate mo nanoru na moWith no one to rely on and no name to my own.
Nakerya temee ga nadzukeoyaIf you’ve got nothin’, then you’re the one who names it,
Arienai hattari mo atarimae ni shiteMakin’ impossible bluffs feel like second nature,
Yome no myouji mo IshikawaEven my wife’s last name is Ishikawa now,
Nani mo nakatta saisho dakedoI had absolutely nothin’ at the start, but.
Hikaru afutaa daiyaShinin’ with these aftermarket diamonds,
Jimoto no mise no hanashi janai ore ga notteru furaiyaaI’m not talkin’ ’bout local shops, I’m the one on the flyer,
Rokku shiteru kaijou yubi ga natteru supaidaaRockin’ the venue, fingers snappin’ like Spider-Man,
Ashi ni Mihara ashi ni Rikku ashi ni Naiki tarinaiMihara on my feet, Rick on my feet, Nike on my feet, it’s still not enough.
Raibu de mukau Toukyou hidari no tatuu wa GohhoHeadin’ to Tokyo for the show, Van Gogh tattooed on my left,
Kaminoke anderu kounrou kane o kasegu HomeboyRockin’ these cornrows and makin’ money, Homeboy,
Nandemo dekita saisho karaI could do anythin’ right from the jump,
Ishikoro kara daiyaFrom a pebble to a diamond.
DM todoku fire mizu ga hitsuyou marude TylaThe DMs keep comin’ in fire, I’m gonna need water just like Tyla.
Ishikorokaradaiya Music Video
The English lyrics of ‘Ishikorokaradaiya’ highlight the grind of turning nothing into something. MIKADO features in this self-written anthem, celebrating his hard-earned success and international acclaim.