My Samba Lyrics {English Meaning} — Reiya Terakubo
Reiya Terakubo joins forces with Skaai and a team of composers like NEWLY and Yuya Saito to create ‘My Samba.’ The musician writes lyrics that mix vulnerability with a danceable beat, offering a personal yet universal story. The tune blends introspection with rhythm, making it a standout track.
My Samba Lyrics English Translation by Reiya Terakubo
Reiya Terakubo talks about the struggle of hiding behind an ‘expressionless mask’ while pacing in a tiny room. The poet mentions ‘the whispers of a slug’ and ‘the gaze of the crowd,’ bringing raw honesty to the story. The line ‘I’m homeless on top of this healthy sound’ shows the tension between inner chaos and outward rhythm.
La la laLa la la.
Gamenjou feisurainMy face looks different on the screen.
Kinou shitenai mooninguThis morning just isn’t working for me.
I can’t noumen joutaiI can’t keep this ‘expressionless mask’ on,
Houchi pureeto mizu no nakawith my dirty plate still soaking in the water.
But yet good nightBut yet, good night.
Kyou minai konrinzaiI won’t face today, not ever again,
Hi ga ochiru madeuntil the sun finally sets.
Mada nemuritaiI just want to keep sleeping.
Namekuji no sasayakiThe whispers of a slug,
Taishuu no manazashiand the gaze of the crowd.
Rokujou no ashidoriPacing around my tiny room,
Keep the beat so tightI keep the beat so tight.
Hakuchuumu tajitaji kyougen odoriFaltering through a daydream in this ‘farcical’ dance,
Just groove your nightjust groove through your night.
La la laLa la la.
Fusagaranai kuchiMy mouth won’t stay shut,
Ima kara gassan suru guchias I start totaling up my complaints.
I’m telling you a storyI’m telling you a story.
Haji kaita circuit wakasugita toujiI was too young back then, stuck in a circuit of shame,
Orbit kawarazu ima walking on the surfacebut the orbit hasn’t changed as I walk on the surface.
Kenkouteki oto no ue de homelessI’m homeless on top of this healthy sound.
Kono geemu wa sambaThis game is a samba.
Flawless munaji nazoru dansaa ote no mon okayA flawless dancer traces the neck; it’s easy work.
Akameru hoho tomato ga zetchou no otoBlushing cheeks, the sound of a tomato at its peak,
Sono ki kara moida monothings freshly plucked from that tree.
Ana no sukima mieru zaihouI see treasures through the gaps in the holes,
Nanimo hoshiku wa nai muryou nara mushirobut I don’t want a thing, even if it’s free.
Hai supiido no limitThere’s a limit to this high speed.
Ushiro bakka miteru uchi niWhile I’m only looking behind me,
Okurechau ore no suteejimy own stage will start to fall behind.
Sa ga deru ichinichi mabuta mo aita soburiA day that makes a difference, eyes barely open,
Ashidori chidori me ga muboubiwith staggering steps and defenseless eyes.
La la laLa la la.
We don’t stop keep the sambaWe don’t stop, just keep the samba going.
The meaning behind ‘My Samba’ is about dancing through life’s struggles. The song, featuring Reiya Terakubo, is a mix of personal reflection and rhythmic energy.
