Lion (From The Tv Anime Series Macross F) Lyrics Meaning: Sing That Song!! | Asaka
Asaka brings raw energy to ‘Lion,’ a track from the album ‘Sing That SONG!!’. Gabriela Robin writes the lyrics, while Yoko Kanno and Hiroaki Ohgushi compose the music. The song blends powerful vocals with a soaring melody that mirrors the emotional intensity of the lyrics.
Released: January 28, 2026
Lion (From the TV Anime Series MACROSS F)
Asaka • From “Sing That SONG!!”
Lyricist
Gabriela Robin, Yoko Kanno
Composer
Gabriela Robin, Yoko Kanno, Hiroaki Ohgushi
Lion (From the TV Anime Series MACROSS F) Lyrics Translation Asaka | Sing That SONG!!
The poet uses vivid imagery, like ‘spin the stars right in the center of the world’ and ‘butterflies dance wildly in a distant forest,’ to express a deep yearning for survival. Asaka’s voice carries the weight of the line, ‘I want to survive,’ repeating it like a mantra throughout the song. The lyrics weave a story of resilience and self-discovery, even in the face of overwhelming odds.
Hoshi wo mawase sekai no mannaka deSpin the stars right in the center of the world,
Kushami sureba dokoka no mori de chou ga ranbuwhere if I sneeze, butterflies dance wildly in a distant forest.
Kimi ga mamoru door no kagi detarameThe key to the door you’re guarding is a fake,
Hazukashii monogatariit’s a shameful story.
Nameattemo lion wa tsuyoiBut even if we lick each other’s wounds, the lion is strong.
IkinokoritaiI want to survive.
IkinokoritaiI want to survive.
Mada ikiteitakunaruI still find myself wanting to live.
Seiza no michibiki de ima mitsumeattaGuided by the constellations, our eyes have met just now.
IkinokoritaiI want to survive.
Tohou ni kureteThough I’m lost and bewildered,
Kirari karete yukuwithering away in a flash of light,
Honki no karada misetsukeru madeuntil I show you my true self in earnest,
Watashi nemuranaiI won’t sleep.
Kaze wa yagate higashi e mukau darouThe wind will surely head east eventually,
Koukiatsu kono hoshi no hyouga wo osouand high pressure will attack this planet’s glaciers.
Sasoi mizu wo nonda mune ga tsuraiMy chest aches from swallowing the water of temptation,
Toomaki na monogataria story viewed from a distance,
Kajiriau hone no oku madegnawing deep into the bone.
IkinokoritaiI want to survive.
IkinokoritaiI want to survive.
Mada ikiteitakunaruI still find myself wanting to live.
Seiza no michibiki de ima mitsumeattaGuided by the constellations, our eyes have met just now.
IkinokoritaiI want to survive.
Tohou ni kureteThough I’m lost and bewildered,
Kirari karete yukuwithering away in a flash of light,
Honki no karada misetsukeru madeuntil I show you my true self in earnest,
Watashi nemuranaiI won’t sleep.
Nani shi ni umareta noWhat was I born to do?
Nani shi ni koko ni iruWhy am I here?
IkinokoritaiI want to survive.
Umaranai kizuWith a wound that won’t heal,
Hikari osoretetaI used to be afraid of the light.
Yurusaretai seimei ga ima hikareattaLives seeking forgiveness have been drawn together now.
Samayoi hateteWandering until the very end,
Kimi no tonari de hoteri shizumetaiI want to cool this heat right beside you.
Honki no karada misetsukeru madeUntil I show you my true self in earnest,
Watashi nemuranaiI won’t sleep.
IkinokoritaiI want to survive.
Gakeppuchi de iiI don’t care if I’m on the edge of a cliff,
Kimi wo aishiteruI love you.
Mezametai seimei ga ima hikareattaLives wanting to awaken have been drawn together now.
Kyouki ni kaeteTurning it into madness,
Inori sasagu yoI offer my prayers.
Kimi wo aishiteruI love you.
Seiza no michibiki de…Guided by the constellations…
IkinokoritaiI want to survive.
Mada ikiteitaiI still want to live.
Kimi wo aishiteruI love you.
Honki no kokoro misetsukeru madeUntil I show you my true heart,
Lion (From the TV Anime Series MACROSS F) Music Video
The translation of ‘Lion’ lyrics highlights a relentless fight for survival. Featuring Asaka, this track from ‘Sing That SONG!!’ is a heartfelt anthem of love and perseverance.
