TAKUYA and Yukky from 04 Limited Sazabys pen the lyrics for ‘mottö,’ while the band, including Kohei Hatakeyama and Masahiro Tabayashi, crafts the music. The song mixes themes of love, freedom, and perseverance. It comes from their album ‘MOON,’ showcasing their signature sound.
Released: January 29, 2025
mottö
04 Limited Sazabys • From “MOON”
mottö Lyrics Translation 04 Limited Sazabys | MOON
The lyrics writer, TAKUYA, mentions the struggle of life not going as planned, saying, ‘Give me more love, give me more freedom.’ The performer reflects on pain and the desire to keep moving forward, creating a heartfelt story about resilience and hope.
Ai wo motto jiyuu wo motto omoidouri nante ikanai mono da waGive me more love, give me more freedom, things never really go as planned.
Ima wa motto ikiru mottö utainagara mitsukeraresou da neRight now my motto’s more about living, I feel like I’ll find it while I’m singing.
Aseranaide kono yoru wo motto aishite neDon’t rush it, just show this night a little more love.
Imiteishon nante kettobashiteKick those cheap imitations to the curb,
Kono itami wa nainai furi shiteand act like this pain doesn’t even exist.
Saigo ni warau hito wa dare deshouI wonder who’ll have the last laugh in the end?
Isogaba mawareSlow and steady wins the race.
Boku wa iimashita ikiru koto ni hidoku tsukaremashitaI said it out loud, I’ve grown so terribly tired of living.
Haadoru wa hikuku shite oku mono yo oboetete neeYou’ve gotta keep those hurdles low, don’t you forget it.
Mitakunainda hontou waTo tell the truth, I don’t wanna look.
Atashi wa itsumo kanashii no yoI’m always feeling so sad inside.
Tsurai nyuusu bakari gaman dekinaiI can’t stand seeing nothing but painful news.
Ai wo motto jiyuu wo motto omoidouri nante ikanai mono da waGive me more love, give me more freedom, things never really go as planned.
Ima wa motto ikiru mottö utainagara mitsukeraresou da neRight now my motto’s more about living, I feel like I’ll find it while I’m singing.
Aseranaide kono yoru wo motto aishite neDon’t rush it, just show this night a little more love.
Komyunikeishon umaku torenai shiI can’t seem to communicate very well, and
Koiseyo otome inochi mijikashi“Fall in love, dear maiden, for life is short,”
Mada riaru nante shiranai kara mune ni todome daI don’t know the ‘real’ yet, so I’ll keep it in my heart.
Namida nagasu sunao na haato sore wa risouteki de kireigotoA sincere heart that sheds tears is just an idealistic platitude.
Kanpeki na no wa kawaikunai deshou minogashite neeBeing perfect isn’t cute at all, so just let it slide.
Yowakunainda hontou waThe truth is, I’m not that weak.
Hanauta majiri nakiwaraiI’m laughing through the tears while humming a tune.
Yume wa mitai no yona yona karaa deI wanna dream in vivid colors night after night.
Kitai suru yo watashitachi no miraiI’ve got high hopes for our future.
Ai wo motto jiyuu wo motto omoidouri nante ikanai mono da waGive me more love, give me more freedom, things never really go as planned.
Tsuyoi shoudou sore ga mottö utainagara aruite ikesou da neThis powerful impulse is my motto, it feels like I can walk on while singing.
Higai mousou nomikomaresou ashita wa motto itoshiiParanoia’s about to swallow me whole, but tomorrow’s even dearer.
Ai wo motto hoshiiI want even more love.
Aseranaide sore yori mo ima wo aishite neDon’t rush it, just love the ‘now’ more than anything else.
mottö Music Video
The ‘mottö’ lyrics highlight the importance of love and persistence, and 04 Limited Sazabys delivers a track that resonates with anyone navigating life’s challenges.