Metali!! Lyrics Meaning | Metal Forth | Babymetal | Tom Morello

BABYMETAL collaborates with Tom Morello for their new track ‘METALI!!’ from the album ‘METAL FORTH.’ METAL-NIKI, NORiMETAL, and RYU-METAL write the lyrics, while the composers create a high-energy melody. The song brings together metal and Japanese festival vibes in a unique blend.

Metali!! Lyrics Meaning | Metal Forth | Babymetal | Tom Morello
Released: April 11, 2025

METALI!!

Babymetal | Tom Morello • From “METAL FORTH”

Lyricist
Metal-Niki, Norimetal, Ryu-Metal
Composer
Metal-Niki, Norimetal, Ryu-Metal, Kobametal, Watametal, Megmetal, Ted Jensen

What is the meaning of METALI!! Lyrics from METAL FORTH?

The lyrics invite everyone to join the Meta Village Festival, shouting ‘Wasshoi!’ and dancing to the sound of the flute. BABYMETAL sings, ‘Whether you’re asleep or awake, heave-ho!’ The track encourages participation, mixing humor and energy in its call to dance and sing.

WasshoiWasshoi!
WasshoiWasshoi!
WasshoiWasshoi!
Meta muramatsuri no meta ondoIt’s the Meta Village Festival’s Meta dance song.
Matsuri da matsuri da yottoideIt’s a festival, it’s a festival, so come on over!
Wakka ni natte wakka ni natteForm a circle, form a circle,
Piihyara odorouand let’s dance to the sound of the flute.
Meta mura niki-san neki-san moEven the brothers and sisters of the Meta Village,
Matsuri da matsuri da yottoideit’s a festival, it’s a festival, so come on over!
Wakka ni natte wakka ni natteForm a circle, form a circle,
Minna de utaouand let’s all sing together.
Soore soore soore dokkoishoHere we go, here we go, heave-ho!
Odoru aho ni miru ahoThere are fools who dance and fools who watch.
Onaji aho narya odorinchaiSince we’re all fools anyway, you’d better dance!
Soore soore soore dokkoishoHere we go, here we go, heave-ho!
Odoranai nja utainchaiIf you’re not gonna dance, then sing!
Utawanai nja odorinchaiIf you’re not gonna sing, then dance!
Koko de odoranya odoranya odoranyaIf you don’t dance, dance, dance right here,
Kaerenaiyou won’t be able to go home.
Odore odoreDance, dance!
Odore soore soore dokkoishoDance, here we go, heave-ho!
Yurase yuraseShake it, shake it!
Soore sooreHere we go, here we go!
Utae utaeSing, sing!
Utae soore soore dokkoishoSing, here we go, heave-ho!
Sakebe sakebeShout, shout!
Soore sooreHere we go, here we go!
Wasshoi wasshoi wasshoi wasshoiWasshoi! Wasshoi! Wasshoi! Wasshoi!
Wasshoi wasshoi wasshoi wasshoiWasshoi! Wasshoi! Wasshoi! Wasshoi!
Wasshoi wasshoi wasshoi wasshoiWasshoi! Wasshoi! Wasshoi! Wasshoi!
Nete mo samete mo dokkoishoWhether you’re asleep or awake, heave-ho!
Wasshoi wasshoi wasshoi wasshoiWasshoi! Wasshoi! Wasshoi! Wasshoi!
Wasshoi wasshoi wasshoi wasshoiWasshoi! Wasshoi! Wasshoi! Wasshoi!
Wasshoi wasshoi wasshoi wasshoiWasshoi! Wasshoi! Wasshoi! Wasshoi!
Neko mo shakushi mo dokkoishoEveryone and their mother is here, heave-ho!
Odoru aho ni miru ahoThere are fools who dance and fools who watch.
Onaji aho nara odore deshikashiSince we’re all fools anyway, just dance already!
Koko de odoranya itsu odoruIf you don’t dance here, when will you?
Metari metariMetalli, metalli!
Dokkoisho dokkoishoHeave-ho, heave-ho!
Dokkoi dokkoi dokkoishoHeave-ho, heave-ho, heave-ho!
Dokkoisho dokkoishoHeave-ho, heave-ho!
Dokkoi dokkoi dokkoishoHeave-ho, heave-ho, heave-ho!
Dokkoisho dokkoishoHeave-ho, heave-ho!
Dokkoi dokkoi dokkoishoHeave-ho, heave-ho, heave-ho!
Dokkoisho dokkoishoHeave-ho, heave-ho!
Dokkoi dokkoi dokkoishoHeave-ho, heave-ho, heave-ho!
Wasshoi wasshoi wasshoi wasshoiWasshoi! Wasshoi! Wasshoi! Wasshoi!
Wasshoi wasshoi wasshoi wasshoiWasshoi! Wasshoi! Wasshoi! Wasshoi!
Wasshoi wasshoi wasshoi wasshoiWasshoi! Wasshoi! Wasshoi! Wasshoi!
Wasshoi wasshoi wasshoi wasshoiWasshoi! Wasshoi! Wasshoi! Wasshoi!
Wasshoi wasshoi wasshoi wasshoiWasshoi! Wasshoi! Wasshoi! Wasshoi!
Wasshoi wasshoi wasshoi wasshoiWasshoi! Wasshoi! Wasshoi! Wasshoi!

METALI!! Music Video

Looking for the ‘METALI!!’ lyrics translation? It celebrates the joy of festivals and dancing, blending BABYMETAL’s signature style with Tom Morello’s guitar magic.