Kusushiki Lyrics [English Translation]: Mrs. Green Apple

Mrs. GREEN APPLE dives into a world of introspection with ‘KUSUSHIKI.’ The band’s frontman Motoki Ohmori writes lyrics that mix philosophy with raw emotion, while the music team of Ohmori, Miho Shimizu, Yoshinori Adachi, and Chris Gehringer creates a soundscape that feels both dreamy and grounded. The song asks big questions about life, love, and the power of words.

Kusushiki Lyrics [English Translation]: Mrs. Green Apple
Released: April 5, 2025

KUSUSHIKI

Mrs. Green Apple

Lyricist
Motoki Ohmori
Composer
Motoki Ohmori, Miho Shimizu, Yoshinori Adachi, Chris Gehringer

KUSUSHIKI Lyrics Translation – Mrs. Green Apple

Motoki Ohmori describes the contrast between love and apology, comparing it to the moon and the sun. One line stands out: ‘The difference between ‘I love you’ and ‘I’m sorry’ is just like the moon and the sun.’ The songwriter uses simple yet striking imagery to explore the complexities of human relationships, blending humor with a touch of melancholy.

Maka fushigi daIt’s truly a mystery.
Kotodama wa makoto kaIs the ‘spirit of words’ actually real?
Itsuwatteru yatsura waThose people who’ve been telling lies
Ten ni ochite ittaended up falling into the heavens,
Tte kiitan dakedomoor so I’ve heard anyway.
Yatsura wa doumoBut it seems that those folks
Mina ni aisareteta rashiiwere actually loved by everyone.
Kanjitai omoi waThe feelings I want to experience
Yue ni jiyuujizai daare completely within my control.
Kushiki jutsu kara tenjitaTransformed from a ‘mysterious art’,
Mahorobaa ‘utopia’ appears.
Anata ga iruJust having you here,
Sore dake de kyou mothat alone is enough today
Ikiru itami wo omoishirasareruto remind me of the pain of being alive.
Aishiteru to gomen ne no saitteThe difference between ‘I love you’ and ‘I’m sorry’
Marude tsuki to taiyou neis just like the moon and the sun.
Mata ashita aeru kara ii ya tteThinking it’s fine because we’ll meet again tomorrow,
Nani hitotsu manabi ya shinai tamashii moeven this soul that doesn’t learn a single thing…
Anata wo mata omouI’ll think of you again
Konse moin this lifetime too.
Houshi daIt’s all about service.
Koushita toka yoriRather than “I did this” or “I did that,”
Koushite hoshii ga kikitaiI want to hear “I want you to do this.”
Omoi no hoka jibunjiku no sekaiA world that’s more self-centered than I’d imagined,
Isshuu han megutta ai wo kuraitaiI want to devour a love that’s circled around one and a half times.
Watashi ni kiku kusuri wa dokodaWhere’s the medicine that’ll actually work on me?
Baka ni iwaseryaIf you let a fool tell it,
Kono yo wa gokuraku dathis world is a ‘paradise’.
Shojiki ni narenaiI can’t seem to be honest,
Watashi wa itsukabut one day, I’m sure
Sunao ni nareru ano ko ni kittoI’ll be overtaken by that girl who can be so genuine,
Iroiro to okurete wa ubawareruas everything’s taken from me bit by bit.
Aishiteru to daisuki no saitteThe difference between ‘I love you’ and ‘I like you’
Marude tsuki to tsukimen neis just like the moon and ‘moon-viewing ramen’.
Mata nomikonda kotoba ga me wo dashiteThe words I swallowed once again start to sprout,
Karada no naka ni zutto nokorebaand if they stay inside my body forever…
Kizukeba kojireru koi moyouBefore I know it, this love story’s getting all twisted.
Mekureba tsugi no shouIf I turn the page, it’s the next chapter.
Ishi ni natta anata no uta woYour song, which has turned to stone,
Kuchizusande arukouI’ll hum it as I walk along.
Hitori janai tte waraouLet’s smile and say I’m not alone.
Atsume no tsugi no honThe next book is a thick one.
Yamai ni natta watashi no uta woMy song, which has become an illness,
Kuchizusande arukouI’ll hum it as I walk along.
Hitori no yoru wo arukouI’ll walk through the night all by myself.
Aishiteru yoI love you.
Gomen neI’m sorry.
JaaneSee ya.
Marude yoru no taiyou neIt’s just like a sun in the middle of the night.
Kusushiki jikan no nagare deWithin the flow of ‘mysterious’ time,
Taisetsu wo mitsuketa tamashii moeven the soul that’s found what’s truly precious…
Anata wo mata omouI’ll think of you again
Raise moin the next life too.

KUSUSHIKI Music Video

The meaning of ‘KUSUSHIKI’ is about navigating life’s mysteries and emotional contradictions. The lyrics offer a poetic look at love, honesty, and the passage of time, making it a standout track in Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s discography.