MALIYA’s ‘Moonlight,’ from the album ‘pluto,’ mixes gentle melodies with heartfelt lyrics. The artist collaborates with lyricist KORK and composers Kota Matsukawa and Ryusei to create a track that whispers late-night longing. The song follows a story of love that feels close yet out of reach.
Released: March 4, 2026
Moonlight
Maliya • From “pluto”
Moonlight Lyrics Translation (from “pluto”)
The songwriter paints a midnight scene with lines like ‘The moonlight shines on both of us, stars fall through the twilight.’ MALIYA describes a love that lingers in thoughts, even when the person is far away. The lyrics capture the ache of distance and the hope to reunite.
Futari terasu moonlightThe moonlight shines on both of us.
Hoshi ga ochiru twilightStars fall through the twilight.
Onaji sora ni woahUnder this same sky, woah.
Tsubuyaku you ni good night yeahI whisper a soft “good night,” yeah.
Sugu soba de kanjiteru no niEven though I feel you right beside me,
Furerarenai todokanai kyoriyou’re at a distance I just can’t reach.
I wonder where you areI wonder where you are,
Where you are right nowwhere you’re spending your time right now.
You’re the only oneYou’re the only one.
Miushinawanai you niI’m trying not to lose sight of you,
Cause I don’t wanna lose no morebecause I don’t want to lose anything else.
Tell me what you’re thinkingTell me what’s on your mind.
Kimi to itaiI want to be with you.
Sono kotoba dake ja mouBut those words alone
Tsunagitomerarenaiaren’t enough to hold us together anymore.
Can’t wait anymoreI can’t wait anymore.
Don’t wanna be aloneI don’t want to be alone.
Ima mado o aketeNow, I’ll open the window,
Sora o miageteand look up at the sky.
Futari terasu moonlightThe moonlight shines on both of us.
Hoshi ga ochiru twilightStars fall through the twilight.
Onaji sora ni woahUnder this same sky, woah.
Tsubuyaku you ni good nightI whisper a soft “good night.”
Kimi kasaneru moonlightI see your reflection in the moonlight.
Hitori kiri no midnightSpending midnight all by myself,
Sagasu hikari your loveI’m searching for the light of your love.
I’ll find youI’ll find you,
Wherever you areno matter where you are.
BabyBaby.
Mayonaka nagasu radioThe radio plays in the middle of the night,
Kuruma hashirasu studioas I drive my car to the studio.
Oh baby sorryOh baby, I’m sorry.
It’s ma lifeThis is just my life.
Ima wa sou tada kimi to irarenai n daThe truth is, I just can’t be with you right now.
Oh baby I knowOh baby, I know.
But I just gotta goBut I’ve just got to keep going.
Kajikamu te yake ni lonelyMy hands are numb and I’m so lonely,
Futari o hikisaku you nias if we’re being torn apart.
I always think about youI’m always thinking about you.
You know thatYou know that.
Ima sugu ni I just wanna hold yaI want to hold you right this second.
BabyBaby.
Futari terasu moonlightThe moonlight shines on both of us.
Hoshi ga ochiru twilightStars fall through the twilight.
Onaji sora ni woahUnder this same sky, woah.
Tsubuyaku you ni good nightI whisper a soft “good night.”
Kimi kasaneru moonlightI see your reflection in the moonlight.
Hitori kiri no midnightSpending midnight all by myself,
Sagasu hikari your loveI’m searching for the light of your love.
I’ll find youI’ll find you,
Wherever you areno matter where you are.
BabyBaby.
Moonlight Music Video
‘Moonlight’ lyrics offer a touching reflection on love and separation. This Japanese track by MALIYA is a sentimental journey under the same sky.