Ashley and a team of writers, including AKLO, Joe Ogawa, and LUNA, craft the lyrics and music for ‘On the Island.’ The song tells the story of a night out on an island, where the narrator enjoys the moment without committing to love. The melody mixes soft beats with a warm tone, setting the stage for a summer adventure.
Released: July 18, 2025
On the Island
Ashley • From “1999”
On the Island Lyrics Translation – 1999 Soundtrack
Ashley writes about fleeting connections, focusing on Tokyo nights and carefree fun. The line, ‘I’m just here for the fun, I don’t need that love of yours,’ shows the narrator’s playful attitude. The lyrics mention hands, islands, and sweaty bodies, painting a vivid scene of living in the moment.
Kare to dakiau islandI’m in his arms on this island,
Watashi no te hiku night outas he takes my hand for a night out.
Itta koto nai island ni tsurete itte yoTake me to an island I’ve never seen before,
Real bad boyyou real bad boy.
Watashi no te hiku night outTaking my hand for a night out,
Wanna take me off this islandyou wanna take me off this island.
Watashi iku ki naiBut I’ve got no plans to go,
Kimi nokoranai naraunless you’re staying too.
Say goodbyeSay goodbye.
Atta no summer de tashika JuneWe met in the summer, pretty sure it was June.
Konnichiwa ni kaesu hi how are youI reply to your ‘hello’ with a ‘how are you’.
Kimi to onaji atsuku naruI’m getting as hot as you are,
These Tokyo nights toki wasurerulosing track of time in these Tokyo nights.
Where’s the after partyWhere’s the after party?
One kiss now he want itWith just one kiss, now he’s craving it.
Kagirareta jikan till the morningOur time is limited until the morning,
Ima tanoshimu live in the momentjust having fun right now, living in the moment.
Kanchigai shinaideDon’t get the wrong idea,
Tanoshimu dake funI’m just here for the fun.
Iranai kimi loveI don’t need your love,
Mou ichido iwasetelet me say it one more time.
Tanoshimu dake funI’m just here for the fun,
Iranai kimi no loveI don’t need that love of yours.
Kare to dakiau islandHeld tight in his arms on this island,
Watashi no te hiku night outhe’s leading me by the hand for a night out.
Itta koto nai island ni tsurete itte yoTake me to an island I’ve never seen before,
Real bad boyyou real bad boy.
Watashi no te hiku night outTaking my hand for a night out,
Wanna take me off this islandyou wanna take me off this island.
Watashi iku ki naiBut I’ve got no plans to go,
Kimi nokoranai naraunless you’re staying too.
Say goodbyeSay goodbye.
Life wa one timeLife only happens once,
Kanjiru ga mamaso just do what you feel.
Ima o ikiru ashita wa wakaranaiLiving for now ’cause tomorrow’s a mystery,
Tsukiatte kure yo wagamamaso just go along with my selfish ways.
Move your bodyMove your body,
Show me what you got mamashow me what you’ve got, mama.
Pasito pa’delanteOne step forward,
Pasito pa atras vamosone step back, let’s go.
Kono funiki ni ayakatteLet’s soak up this vibe,
Konya mo maji yarakashichaouand really go wild again tonight.
Hoka ni nanmo iranee yoI don’t need anything else,
Kimi ga ireba konya sore dake de kaiketsujust having you here tonight is enough.
Kono shima no takara mitsukechimatta oreI’ve gone and found the treasure of this island,
Ubai ni kita pirateslike a pirate who’s come to steal it.
It’s just me & you ya waIt’s just me and you,
Koko ni meichuu mamaI hit the bullseye right here, mama.
Zutto sasatta mama saIt’s been stuck in there deep,
Sasatta mama sastuck in there deep.
Sasatta mama saStuck in there deep.
Kare to dakiau islandLocked in his embrace on this island,
Watashi no te hiku night outhe’s taking me out for the night.
Itta koto nai island ni tsurete itte yoTake me to an island I’ve never seen before.
Real bad boyReal bad boy.
Watashi no te hiku night outTaking my hand for a night out,
Wanna take me off this islandyou wanna take me off this island.
Watashi iku ki naiBut I’ve got no plans to go.
Kimi nokoranai naraUnless you’re staying too,
Say goodbyesay goodbye.
Nani mo kangaezu mitsumeauWe’re staring at each other without a single thought,
Kotoba iranai me & uno words needed between me and you.
Asebanda body karamiauOur sweaty bodies entwine,
Ubatta takara wa perfect for youthe treasure I stole is perfect for you.
Tada kanjita mamaJust doing what feels right,
Numatte ageru wanaI’ll let myself sink into this trap.
Wagamama ni kotaeru karaSince I’m answering your selfish whims,
Kagirareta jikan to the morningour time is limited until the morning.
Ichido kiri no loveA love that only happens once.
On the Island Music Video
The ‘On the Island’ lyrics offer a story of summer nights and temporary romance. The chemistry between Ashley and the writers creates a track that is both lighthearted and memorable.