Numb Lyrics Meaning – Yoo-Hoo | Shintaro Sakamoto

Shintaro Sakamoto brings a dreamy yet introspective vibe to ‘Numb’ from his album ‘Yoo-hoo.’ The multi-talented artist writes the lyrics and joins Soichiro Nakamura to compose the melody. Sakamoto mixes a mellow tune with reflective words that mirror a state of emotional detachment.

Numb Lyrics Meaning - Yoo-Hoo | Shintaro Sakamoto
Released: January 19, 2026

Numb

Shintaro Sakamoto • From “Yoo-hoo”

Lyricist
Shintaro Sakamoto
Composer
Shintaro Sakamoto, Soichiro Nakamura

Yoo-hoo’s Numb Japanese Lyrics English Translation

Shintaro Sakamoto sings about a strange, unfamiliar sensation, repeatedly questioning, ‘I wonder what this is, my heart feels so thin.’ The lyrics poetically describe the numbness that comes from overexposure to life’s routines, leaving the narrator feeling disconnected from their own emotions.

Nanidarou na fushigi na kanji nandaI wonder what this is, it’s such a strange feeling,
Nanidarou na kokoro ga usuiI wonder what this is, my heart feels so thin.
Nanidarou na fushigi na kanji nandaI wonder what this is, it’s such a strange feeling,
Nanidarou na karada ga osoiI wonder what this is, my body feels slow.
Naniyattenda naresugiteWhat am I doing? I’ve gotten too used to it,
Naniyattenda mahishitawhat am I doing? I’ve become completely numb.
Nenjireba chotto gurai uku no kaIf I wish hard enough, will I float just a little?
Shinjireba raku ni naru no kaIf I just believe, will it all get easier?
Nanidarou na fushigi na kanji nandaI wonder what this is, it’s such a strange feeling,
Nanidarou na kokoro ga usuiI wonder what this is, my heart feels so thin.
Hora ningen wa yarisugiteLook, humans have just done too much,
Hora ningen wa mahishitalook, humans have become completely numb.
Nanidarou na fushigi na kanji nandaI wonder what this is, it’s such a strange feeling,
Nanidarou na kokoro ga usuiI wonder what this is, my heart feels so thin.
Nanidarou na fushigi na kanji nandaI wonder what this is, it’s such a strange feeling,
Nanidarou na karada ga osoiI wonder what this is, my body feels slow.
Modorenai naresugiteI can’t go back, I’ve gotten too used to it,
Modorenai yarisugiteI can’t go back, I’ve done too much.
Modorenai naresugiteI can’t go back, I’ve gotten too used to it,
Modorenai moto ni waI can’t go back to the way things were.
Kanjineba fushigi na kanji nandaIf I don’t feel it, it’s such a strange feeling,
Kanjineba kokoro ga usuiif I don’t feel it, my heart feels so thin.
Kanjineba fushigi na kanji nandaIf I don’t feel it, it’s such a strange feeling,
Kanjineba karada ga osoiif I don’t feel it, my body feels slow.

Numb Music Video

What does ‘Numb’ mean? The lyrics explore the weight of emotional detachment. Shintaro Sakamoto’s haunting melody and heartfelt words make this track a standout in Japanese indie music.