YonYon brings ‘Old Friends’ to life. SIRUP and Shin Sakiura write the lyrics and compose the music alongside YonYon. The team includes Shintaro Sato, Gregory Germain, and idealsyn.
Released: January 15, 2025
Old Friends
Yonyon
Old Friends Lyrics Translation – Yonyon
YonYon writes about shared memories. The artist mentions, ‘In this season where our breath turns white,’ and recalls a rock where three friends sat. The performer remembers drinking liquor and the days spent together.
Ano toki no are natsukashii neThat thing from back then brings back memories, doesn’t it?
Omoide wakachiatta FriendsWe’re friends who shared those memories.
Haku toiki mo shiroku naru kisetsuIn this season where our breath turns white,
Souru no machi Walkingwe’re walking through the streets of Seoul.
Koeru boodaaWe’re crossing borders.
Hito wo tsunagu ongakuMusic is what connects people.
Kimi ni yorisoitaiI want to stay close to you.
Sore ga watashi no utau riyuuThat’s the reason why I sing.
I’m always by your sideI’m always by your side.
Soredemo tsumazuku toki ni waEven so, whenever I stumble,
Kimi no kata wo kashite choudaiplease lend me your shoulder.
Nanimono demo nai ano koro nosFrom back when we were nobodies,
Yakusoku wo mune ni aruiteku wa My wayI’ll keep that promise in my heart and walk my way.
See you at the summit soonI’ll see you at the summit soon.
Arigatou My friendsThank you, my friends.
Kimi ga warau to hirogaru piisufuruWhen you smile, peace spreads everywhere.
Donna toki mo yasashiku naru yoI’ll always be kind, no matter what.
Arigatou My friendsThank you, my friends.
Kimi no namida wo kagayaka serareru naraIf I can make your tears shine,
Soba ni iru yoI’ll be right by your side.
Cuz we are old friends‘Cause we’re old friends.
Mou ano hi kara nanpome daHow many steps has it been since that day?
Nobotta kyori ima nangoume daWhat station on the climb have we reached now?
Yama no you na jinsei deIn this life that’s like a mountain,
Mitekita koukeithe sights we’ve seen,
Hikari to yamithe light and the darkness,
Kouteisa ga yabakatta yo nathe elevation changes were intense, weren’t they?
Sannin de suwatta ano iwaThat rock where the three of us sat,
Nandomo nagashikonda Liquorand the liquor we drank so many times.
Kasaneta hibi gaThe days we’ve spent together
Mada mae ni susumaserustill keep me moving forward.
Bukiyousa ga torie to nariOur clumsiness became our strength,
Idaku risou ga sasae to nariand the ideals we hold became our support.
Shinkyuu naku togireru koto naku tsunagu BPMThe ‘BPM’ ‘beats per minute’ connects the old and new without interruption.
Waraeba My friendsIf you smile, my friends,
Kore wa tabun “en”this is probably ‘en’ ‘fate’.
Ochiaou nandomoLet’s keep meeting up,
Kimi to itsudemowith you, anytime,
Sanchou ni tsuku madeuntil we reach the summit.
Arigatou My friendsThank you, my friends.
Kimi ga warau to hirogaru piisufuruWhen you smile, peace spreads everywhere.
Donna toki mo yasashiku naru yoI’ll always be kind, no matter what.
Arigatou My friendsThank you, my friends.
Kimi no namida kagayaka serareru naraIf I can make your tears shine,
Soba ni iru yoI’ll be right by your side.
Cuz we are old friends‘Cause we’re old friends.
For my friendFor my friend.
My FriendMy friend.
Day by dayDay by day.
Deai to wakareMeetings and partings.
Way back whenWay back when.
Old friendOld friend.
Tama ni butsukariattari shiteSometimes we even bumped heads.
For my friendFor my friend.
My friendMy friend.
Sou kore wa tabun “en”Yeah, this is probably ‘en’ ‘fate’.
We goodWe’re good.
Kono michi no saki de kyou no omoide wo hanasouLet’s talk about today’s memories further down this road.
See you at the summit soonI’ll see you at the summit soon.
Arigatou My friendsThank you, my friends.
Kimi ga warau to hirogaru piisufuruWhen you smile, peace spreads everywhere.
Donna toki mo yasashiku naru yoI’ll always be kind, no matter what.
Arigatou My friendsThank you, my friends.
Kimi no namida wo kagayaka serareru naraIf I can make your tears shine,
Soba ni iru yoI’ll be right by your side.
Cuz we are old friends‘Cause we’re old friends.
Old Friends Music Video
YonYon’s ‘Old Friends’ is a tribute to lasting friendship. The translation of ‘Old Friends’ lyrics celebrates the bond of old friends.