ME releases L&R, a 2026 single written by Chris Ding, KAHOH, and Yasu with music by Matsumoto. The song shows a shy narrator imagining romance through shared earbuds. Lyricists build a world where split headphone cables spark hopeful connections.
Released: January 9, 2026
L&R
Me
L&R Lyrics English Translation by Me
Chris Ding, KAHOH, and Yasu write about tangled wires symbolizing love’s persistence. ME sings lines like “Can we meet tomorrow? / I’m too shy to say it,” showing nervous affection. The lyrics mention watching lips move while pretending not to stare.
Nee Oboeteru Desho?Hey, you remember, don’t you?
Mabushii Hibi To Futari Dake No AizuThose bright days and the signals only we knew.
Iyahon L To REarbuds, Left and Right.
Itsumo No Kyoku Nano Ni SlomoIt’s our usual song, but it feels like it’s in slow-mo.
Shinzou Ga UrusaiMy heart is so loud.
Katamimi Zutsu Wakeau KoodoWe’re sharing the cord, one ear each.
Yokogao Ga Suki Na TokoroYour profile is the part of you I love most.
Kaeritaku Naru FureezuIt’s a phrase that makes me want to go back.
Boryuumu AgeteTurn up the volume.
Kimi To No Jikan Nan-do Demo Ripiito UhI’ll repeat this time with you over and over, uh.
‘Ashita Mo Aeru?’ Nante“Can we meet tomorrow?”—something like that,
Terekusakute IenaiI’m too shy to say it.
Kono Playlist Tomaranai DePlease don’t let this playlist stop.
Mou Sukoshi Tonari Ni IsaseteLet me stay by your side a little longer.
Doushite MoNo matter what,
Kakusenai Mune No OtoI can’t hide the sound of my heart.
Kimi Ni LOVE LOVE LOVE Koishi TeruI’m in LOVE LOVE LOVE with you.
Doushite MoNo matter what,
Kitai Shichau No Every TimeI end up hoping for more every time.
Kimi Ni LOVE LOVE LOVE Kanjite ItaiI want to feel LOVE LOVE LOVE for you.
Dakara We’re Meant To Be Just You & Me (Kono Mama)So we’re meant to be, just you and me (just like this).
We’re Meant To Be Just You & Me (Tomerarenai)We’re meant to be, just you and me (it can’t be stopped).
We’re Meant To Be Just You & Me (Owaranai)We’re meant to be, just you and me (it won’t end).
Kimi Ni LOVE LOVE LOVE Todoiteru?Is my LOVE LOVE LOVE reaching you?
Kuchizusamu Kimi No LipI watch your lips as you hum along.
Akaku Naru Hou Gomakasu Egao (Yeah Yeah)I hide my blushing cheeks with a smile (Yeah yeah).
Kizukarenai You Ni Mitsumeru Eyes (Eyes!)My eyes watch you so you won’t notice (Eyes!).
Hajikesou Na Koigokoro (Ey!)This love is about to burst (Ey!).
Watashi O Yobu Sono Koe OThat voice of yours, calling out my name,
Zutto Zutto Loop Suru NoIt loops over and over again.
Kimi O Suki Ni NatteSince I fell for you,
Omoiegaku Ano MiraiI’ve been imagining that future.
Tamerau Yubisaki GaMy hesitating fingertips,
Furesou Na Kyori KizuitePlease notice how close they are to touching you.
Doushite MoNo matter what,
Afuredasu Mune No OtoThe sound of my heart overflows.
Kimi Ni LOVE LOVE LOVE Koishi TeruI’m in LOVE LOVE LOVE with you.
Doushite MoNo matter what,
Karamiatta Iyahon GaThese tangled earbuds,
Kimi Ni LOVE LOVE LOVE HodokenaiWon’t untangle, just like my love for you.
It’s You Oki ni Iri Love SongIt’s you, my favorite love song.
It’s You Kasanariau MerodiiIt’s you, our overlapping melodies.
Kienai De Nukumori O SottoDon’t fade away; I’ll gently hold onto your warmth.
Just Tell Me You Feel The SameJust tell me you feel the same.
Kakusenai Mune No OtoI can’t hide the sound of my heart.
Kimi Ni LOVE LOVE LOVE Koishi TeruI’m in LOVE LOVE LOVE with you.
Doushite MoNo matter what,
Kitai Shichau No Every TimeI end up hoping for more every time.
Kimi Ni LOVE LOVE LOVE Kanjite ItaiI want to feel LOVE LOVE LOVE for you.
Dakara We’re Meant To Be Just You & Me (Kono Mama)So we’re meant to be, just you and me (just like this).
We’re Meant To Be Just You & Me (Tomerarenai)We’re meant to be, just you and me (it can’t be stopped).
We’re Meant To Be (Yeah) Just You & Me (Owaranai)We’re meant to be (Yeah), just you and me (it won’t end).
Kimi Ni LOVE LOVE LOVE Todoiteru?Is my LOVE LOVE LOVE reaching you?
L&R Music Video
The L&R lyrics meaning explores how shared music amplifies secret crushes. Vivid scenes of muted confessions guide this soundtrack for hesitant lovers. Listeners find modern romance in ME’s earbud metaphor.