Keep Lyrics {English Translation} | Kojikoji

kojikoji delivers a reflective track with ‘Keep,’ where Newly pens the lyrics and collaborates with Ryo Takahashi on the music. The song dives into everyday moments that carry deeper meanings. It mixes casual observations with a sense of underlying tension.

Keep Lyrics {English Translation} | Kojikoji
Released: February 4, 2026

Keep

Kojikoji

Lyricist
Newly
Composer
Newly, Ryo Takahashi

Keep Lyrics Translation – Kojikoji

Newly describes scenes like sneakers in the park and an old man walking backwards, blending humor with introspection. A key line, ‘Keep the things you haven’t even thought about to yourself,’ speaks to unspoken thoughts and social masks. The poet uses these images to explore the complexities of relationships and self-awareness.

Waruguchi mitai niLike bad-mouthing someone,
Menyuu ga ooithe menu is way too long.
Mata onaji seki de itteruWe’re sitting in the same seats again, saying the same things.
WakatteruI know it.
Kimi no ai wa ibitsuYour love is distorted.
Undougutsu kouenSneakers in the park,
Ushiro aruki suru ojiisanand an old man walking backwards.
Yokome ni oowaraiWe’re laughing our heads off as we watch him.
Mirai wo miteru kara deshoIt’s probably because he’s looking at the future, isn’t it?
Sono joudan wa warito suki dattaI actually liked that joke of yours.
Kamoku na furi shinaideDon’t pretend to be the silent type.
Kangaetenai koto wa totte oiteKeep the things you haven’t even thought about to yourself.
Kimi ga tairagetaYou finished it all.
Sekentei wa insutantoSocial appearances are just instant.
Yowai yo minna kitto yowai yoEveryone’s weak, I’m sure everyone is weak.
Kamoku na furi shinaideDon’t pretend to be the silent type.
Kangaetenai koto wa totte oiteKeep the things you haven’t even thought about to yourself.
Kimi wo sakanadetaI rubbed you the wrong way.
Kajougaki no memo waThe bulleted list in my notes,
Imagoro amidana de shuutenhas reached its final stop on a luggage rack by now.

Keep Music Video

The meaning of ‘Keep’ is about navigating unspoken truths in relationships. The lyrics highlight the struggle between social appearances and personal honesty, making kojikoji’s track a thought-provoking piece in modern Japanese music.