Ren writes and composes ‘Kesouka’ with collaborators YAMAZAKI Tsubasa and Yuki Ohnishi. The song tells a story of deep affection and unwavering loyalty. The melody combines a soft piano line with a gentle rhythm that mirrors the heartfelt lyrics.
Released: January 28, 2026
Kesouka
Ren
Kesouka Lyrics Translation – Ren
The lyricist mentions a clear, open sky weeping, reflecting the narrator’s inner turmoil. Ren asks questions like, ‘What can I possibly give back to you?’ as the song explores the theme of selfless love. The narrator vows to protect their partner’s happiness, no matter the challenges.
Fui ni kimi ga kiezatte ikuAll of a sudden, I get this feeling
Sonna yokan ga surun daThat you’re just gonna fade away
Hitori de daijoubu kimi wa sou iu kedoYou tell me that you’re fine on your own, but
Boku ni mo sukoshi azukete hoshiiI wish you’d let me carry some of that weight
Harewatatta sora wa naite ita boku noko kokoro moyouThe clear, open sky was weeping, mirroring the state of my heart
Jimon jitou wo kurikaesuAsking myself the same questions over and over
SoredemoEven so
Negatte shimau no anata to anata no tonari ni iraretaraI can’t help but wish that I could just stay right here by your side
Rashiku nai tte waratte yoGo ahead and laugh, tell me it doesn’t suit me
Kono inochi ga tsuzuku kagiri shiawase wo mamoritsuzukeruAs long as there’s breath in my body, I’ll keep protecting our happiness
Arigatou aishiteruThank you, I love you
Kotoba hitotsu kawasu dake deJust by exchanging a single word
Konna ni mo itoshiku omoeru no waThe reason I feel this much ‘itoshisa’ or deep affection
Kimi to deatta kara ano hi boku wa kimetaIs ’cause I met you; that’s the day I made up my mind
Nani ga atte mo soba ni iru toThat no matter what happens, I’m staying with you
Te wo nobaseba furerareru hazu na no niI should be able to touch you if I just reach out, and yet
Kowai kono me ni utsuranaiIt’s scary, I can’t see you through these eyes
Nani wo kimi ni kaeserun darou boku ga dekiru kotoWhat can I possibly give back to you? I’ll keep looking
Sagashitsuzukeru yoFor the things that I can do
Zutto kimi dake omou yoI’ll always be thinking only of you
Negatte shimau no anata no anata no tonari ni isaseteI find myself praying, please just let me stay close to you
Negatte shimau no anata to anata no tonari ni iraretaraI can’t help but wish that if I’m with you, by your side
Watashi rashiku ireru yoThen I can truly be myself
Kono inochi ga tsuzuku kagiri shiawase wo mamoritsuzukeruAs long as this life of mine continues, I’ll keep guarding your joy
Arigatou aishiteruThank you, I love you
Tanin ni wa ienu kako dare shi mo aru deshouEveryone’s got a past they can’t tell others about, don’t they?
Ikutsu mo yami wo kugurinukeruPassing through so many layers of darkness
Tagai ni uchiakeyou subete wo tsutsumu yoLet’s open up to each other; I’ll embrace everything you are
Ikutose sugiyou to kimi to issho ni iraretaraNo matter how many years go by, if I can just be with you
Sore de iiThen that’s all I need
Kesouka Music Video
What does ‘Kesouka’ mean? The lyrics celebrate a love that endures through time and hardship. Ren, along with YAMAZAKI Tsubasa and Yuki Ohnishi, creates a touching tribute to lasting devotion.