hanabie brings energy and chaos with ‘Metamorphose!’ from their album ‘Bucchigiri Tokyo.’ The group’s Matsuri and Yukina write the lyrics, while Matsuri, Yukina, and Meg create the music. The track mixes metal with a playful, anime-inspired twist.
Released: August 7, 2024
Metamorphose!
Hanabie • From “Bucchigiri Tokyo”
Metamorphose! Lyrics Translation (from “Bucchigiri Tokyo”)
Matsuri and Yukina tell the story of transformation, using phrases like ‘Meta-meta-morph-morph-protect.’ They describe a heroine who awakens to fight with her squad, turning everyday struggles into magical battles. The lyrics blend action with a sense of unity and hidden strength.
Metarumoa fuofuo fuozeMetal more, phopho-phose
Sorezore no jijouEveryone’s got their own deal,
Fukitobase misshonblow those missions away.
Keisei gyakuten de hore! JisshouLook! It’s proven by a total turnaround,
Kono mahou wa, cho~tto naishothis magic is just a little secret.
Buppanase Break itFire it off, break it
Kyou wa chakkari hito dasuke shitaraI shrewdly lent a hand today,
Hyon na koto kara onkei uketa nathen out of the blue, I got a blessing.
Koi! Koi! Rakkii aitemu!Come to me! Lucky item!
Got it! Got it! Henshin aitemu!?Got it! Got it! A transformation item!?
I know the honnou wo LOCK ONI’ve got my instinct locked on,
Tagiru pawaa shunsatsu nokkuautoseething power brings an instant knockout.
Saikyou no hiroin ga touraiThe strongest heroine has arrived,
Makikokosu merankorii DAY BY DAYstirring up the melancholy day by day.
Osoikakaru hebii kyuu BOSSA heavy-class boss is attacking,
Atsumatta nakama kurutteta karathe squad I’ve gathered is wild.
Jikai ano ko, kakusei! ShitaosuNext time, that girl awakens and takes them down,
Kono mahou wa uchira rashii…this magic is just like us…
Metamorufuooze!Metamorphose!
Metameta moru moru mamoreMeta-meta-morph-morph-protect,
Hey! Hen! Henshin taimu!hey! trans! transformation time!
Say! Mei! Mei shiin da!Say! Fa! Famous scene!
Gouon wo narashite ikeLet the roar ring out,
Souzou wo koete koetegoing beyond all imagination.
Joushiki wo kutsugaeshiteOverturning common sense,
Uchi ni himeta aidentiti hanateunleash the identity hidden within.
Meippai pawaa choudaiGive me all the power you’ve got,
Zenzen tokenai kyou no nandaitoday’s puzzles just won’t be solved.
Kenka mo kizuna mo zenbu hairaitoThe fights and the bonds are all highlights,
Kono mahou wa mo~tto naishothis magic is even more of a secret.
I know the sainou ni Get onI’ve got a handle on the talent,
Egaku karaa shunsatsu nokkuautopainting colors with an instant knockout.
Saikyou no hiroin ga touraiThe strongest heroine has arrived,
Sawagidasu arutimetto DAY BY DAYgoing ultimate and making noise day by day.
Shinobiyoru kage yamiochi rediCreeping shadows of a fallen lady,
Kizunuki kizutsuke seishin yamiahurting and getting hurt in a mental haze.
Musunda kizuna sukuu yo ikutaThe bonds we’ve tied will save many,
Kono mahou wa kanau rashii…this magic seems to come true…
Metamorufuooze!Metamorphose!
Metameta moru moru amoore (For you)Meta-meta-morph-morph-amore (for you)
Hey! Hen! Henshin taimu!hey! trans! transformation time!
Say! Mei! Mei shiin da!Say! Fa! Famous scene!
WALK ON de tsukamitotteSeize it as you walk on,
Genkai wo koete koetegoing beyond the limits.
Kyou ichi wo buchikowashiteSmash today’s best to pieces,
Uchi ni himeta rifurein wo sakebescream the refrain hidden within.
Mata toki ga kitaThe time has come again,
Senaka tatakiaislapping each other’s backs.
Eien wo kawashitaWe’ve exchanged promises of eternity,
Metal more for the daymetal more for the day.
Metarumoa fuofuo fuozeMetal more, phopho-phose
BABY? LADY? GAP ni senritsuBaby? Lady? Shivering at the gap,
Are you? Ready? POP ni senritsuare you ready? melodies in pop.
4piece nara noorisuku no uchira no baibusuWith this 4-piece, our vibes have zero risk,
Sekai wo chou piisumaking the world super peaceful.
Metamorufuooze!Metamorphose!
Metameta moru moru mamoreMeta-meta-morph-morph-protect,
Hey! Hen! Henshin taimu!hey! trans! transformation time!
Say! Mei! Mei shiin da!Say! Fa! Famous scene!
Gouon wo narashite ikeLet the roar ring out,
Souzou wo koete koetegoing beyond all imagination.
Joushiki wo kutsugaeshiteOverturning common sense,
Uchi ni himeta aidentiti hanateunleash the identity hidden within.
Metamorphose! Music Video
The translation of ‘Metamorphose!’ lyrics highlights the power of change and teamwork. hanabie’s song is a mix of metal and pop, offering a thrilling anthem for anyone ready to transform.