Rei Nakashima brings a lighthearted vibe with ‘Okiraku-xation.’ The lyricist, 前山田健一, mixes playful phrases with a message of taking life slow. Yoshikazu Nagai and Yuta Hakii create a melody that matches the carefree tone of the song.
Released: January 10, 2026
Okiraku-xation
Rei Nakashima
Okiraku-xation Lyrics English Translation by Rei Nakashima
The lyrics of ‘Okiraku-xation’ encourage listeners to relax despite life’s chaos. Rei Nakashima sings lines like ‘Taking it slow, taking it slow, I’ve got my fun group of friends right here.’ The song uses simple imagery, like stopping for a tea party when it rains, to remind us to enjoy the moment.
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Okiraku gokuraku rakuraku rirakkusuCarefree, in paradise, taking it easy and relaxing,
Hii fuu shinkokyuu suu haaone, two, taking a deep breath, inhale, exhale.
Okiraku gokuraku rakuraku rirakkusuCarefree, in paradise, taking it easy and relaxing,
Yoisho yasumi yasumi Here We Go!heave-ho, resting step by step, here we go!
Sekaseka shitetemoEven if you’re always rushing around,
Kokoro karada suriheru dake dashiit’s only going to wear down your heart and body,
Bochibochi ikimashoso let’s take it little by little.
Kesshite nameteru wake janai noIt’s absolutely not like I’m taking things too lightly.
Nonbirii nonbiriiTaking it slow, taking it slow,
Kado toka tatenaide iza maipeesuwithout causing friction, I’ll go at my own pace.
Nonbirii nonbiriiTaking it slow, taking it slow,
Watashi wa watashi de yoso wa yoso nano yoI am me, and what others do is their own business,
Saa umai mono demo tabeyouso come on, let’s eat something delicious.
Rakuraku yatte kou neLet’s take things easy,
Michi wa tsuzuku kedothough the road stretches on ahead.
Ame fureba aruku no yameteIf it rains, we’ll stop walking,
Ochakai shimashoand just have a tea party.
Nanigoto okitatteNo matter what happens,
Zutto waraou nelet’s keep on smiling.
Nandemo nai watashi no koto oEven though I’m nothing special,
Erande kureta kimitachi saikou da!you guys who chose me are the best!
Okiraku gokuraku rakuraku rirakkusuCarefree, in paradise, taking it easy and relaxing,
Hii fuu shinkokyuu suu haaone, two, taking a deep breath, inhale, exhale.
Okiraku gokuraku rakuraku rirakkusuCarefree, in paradise, taking it easy and relaxing,
Yoisho yasumi yasumi Here We Go!heave-ho, resting step by step, here we go!
Miimu da bazu daWith all these memes and viral trends,
Sewashii gojiseiit’s such a restless time we live in.
Shikato kimekondeJust completely ignore it all,
Riiiiirakkusuand reeeeelax.
Nonbirii nonbiriiTaking it slow, taking it slow,
Tanoshii nakamatachi ite kurerun daI’ve got my fun group of friends right here.
Nonbirii nonbiriiTaking it slow, taking it slow,
Wakaru hito ni dake wakareba ii no sait’s fine if only the people who get it, get it.
Kyou mo aozora ga kirei da!The blue sky looks beautiful again today!
Rakuraku yattetemoEven when taking it easy,
Nayami tsukinai tokithere are times when worries won’t end.
Shea shimasho minna de warebaLet’s share them, if we divide them up together,
Ochanoko saisaiit’ll be a piece of cake.
Mirai wa wakaranaiI don’t know the future,
Kedo daijoububut everything will be okay.
Nanigenai kakegae no naiIt’s casual and irreplaceable,
Kono shiawase o mamoritsuzuketaiand I want to keep protecting this happiness.
Dareka no joushiki sore wa hijoushikiSomeone’s common sense is another’s absurdity,
Kurabenai kono BPMso I won’t compare this heartbeat’s pace.
Aruite ikou yakusoku!Let’s walk on together, it’s a promise!
Rakuraku yatte kou neLet’s take it easy and keep going,
Michi wa tsuzuku kedoeven though the road stretches on ahead.
Ame fureba aruku no yameteIf it rains, we’ll stop walking
Ochakai shimashoand just have a little tea party.
Nanigoto okitatteNo matter what happens,
Zutto waraou nelet’s always keep on smiling.
Nandemo nai watashi no koto oFor choosing an ordinary girl like me,
Erande kureta kimitachi saikou da!you guys are simply the best!
Okiraku gokuraku rakuraku rirakkusuCarefree, in paradise, taking it easy, just relax.
Hii fuu shinkokyuu suu haaOne, two, take a deep breath, inhale and exhale.
Okiraku gokuraku rakuraku rirakkusuCarefree, in paradise, taking it easy, just relax.
Yoisho yasumi yasumi Here We Go!Heave-ho, taking a break, taking a break, here we go!
Okiraku-xation Music Video
The English lyrics of ‘Okiraku-xation’ highlight the importance of slowing down. Rei Nakashima stars in this track that offers a refreshing take on living life at your own pace.