Issei Uno Fifth and KESSO craft a heartfelt anthem in ‘Mama I Can Fly.’ The duo writes and composes the track from their album ‘Dear Mama.’ The song mixes a touching message of self-belief with a rhythmic beat that keeps you hooked.
Released: February 19, 2025
Mama I Can Fly
Issei Uno Fifth | Kesso • From “Dear Mama”
Mama I Can Fly Lyrics Meaning Issei Uno Fifth | Kesso | Dear Mama
Issei Uno Fifth opens with a line about being extraordinary since childhood. He says, ‘I wasn’t ordinary since I was a baby,’ as his mom calls him a star daily. The performer uses the hoodie as a symbol of focus and determination.
Futsuu de wa nakatta since I was babyI wasn’t ordinary since I was a baby.
“Issei wa sutaa” datte mama iu daily“Issei’s a star,” Mom tells me every day.
Knock knockKnock knock.
Shinpai shinakute iiYou don’t need to worry.
Mama I I Can FlyMom, I can fly.
Mama don’t worry, I’m a million dollar babyMom, don’t worry, I’m a million-dollar baby.
Watashi wa sutaa, ibasho wa koko suteejiI’m a star, and my place is here on stage.
Knock knockKnock knock.
Shinpai shinakute iiYou don’t need to worry.
Mama I I Can FlyMom, I can fly.
I can fly so highI can fly so high.
Dare ni mo ienai nayami ga atteI’ve got troubles that I can’t tell anyone about.
Sanpo susumeba niho wa modotteI take three steps forward and two steps back.
Tensai nante itte katazukeraretePeople just write me off by calling me a genius.
Huh? Omae ni nani ga wakanda? tteLike, “Huh? What the hell do you know?”
Kurayami no naka, yumemiru bakaI’m a fool dreaming in the middle of the dark.
Juugo no yoru kiku, Ozaki YutakaI’m listening to Yutaka Ozaki’s ‘classic anthem of teenage rebellion’.
Kaburu fuudii paakaaI pull my hoodie over my head.
Dekiru ore nara, dekiru ore nara, dekiru ore naraIf it’s me, I can do it; if it’s me, I can do it; if it’s me, I can do it.
Shikareta reeru o fumihazushiteStepping off the tracks that were laid out for me,
Maiku o nigiri suteeji no ueI’m gripping the mic on top of the stage.
They say the good die youngThey say the good die young,
I only got this onebut I’ve only got this one life.
Shikareta reeru o fumihazushiteStepping off the tracks that were laid out for me,
Maiku o nigiri suteeji no ueI’m gripping the mic on top of the stage.
They say the good die youngThey say the good die young,
I only got this onebut I’ve only got this one life.
Futsuu de wa nakatta since I was babyI wasn’t ordinary since I was a baby.
“Issei wa sutaa” datte mama iu daily“Issei’s a star,” Mom tells me every day.
Knock knockKnock knock.
Shinpai shinakute iiYou don’t need to worry.
Mama I I Can FlyMom, I can fly.
Mama don’t worry, I’m a million dollar babyMom, don’t worry, I’m a million-dollar baby.
Watashi wa sutaa, ibasho wa koko suteejiI’m a star, and my place is here on stage.
Knock knockKnock knock.
Shinpai shinakute iiYou don’t need to worry.
Mama I I Can FlyMom, I can fly.
I can fly so highI can fly so high.
Mama I Can FlyMom, I can fly.
Futsuu de wa nakatta since I was babyI wasn’t ordinary since I was a baby.
“Issei wa sutaa” datte mama iu daily“Issei’s a star,” Mom tells me every day.
Knock knockKnock knock.
Shinpai shinakute iiYou don’t need to worry.
Mama I I Can FlyMom, I can fly.
Mama I Can Fly Music Video
The meaning behind ‘Mama I Can Fly’ is self-confidence. Issei Uno Fifth delivers an empowering story in Japanese, where he tells his mom he’s destined for greatness.