Saucy Dog delivers a heartfelt anthem with ‘Orange,’ written and composed by Shinya Ishihara. The track, part of the album ‘Curry Rice,’ mixes nostalgic memories with a hopeful push forward. Ishihara’s lyrics weave a story of perseverance, friendship, and parental love.
Released: December 17, 2025
Orange
Saucy Dog • From “Curry Rice”
Lyricist
Shinya Ishihara
Composer
Shinya Ishihara
Orange Lyrics Translation (from “Curry Rice”)
Shinya Ishihara writes about the bittersweet moments of youth, from the ‘sunset orange’ school building to shared lunches and crushes. A standout line, ‘If it’s you, you’ll make it to the end,’ reflects the artist’s mother’s unwavering belief in him. The song ties these memories to the determination to forge a proud future.
Kasabuta mekureta itami waThe pain of a torn scab,
Kuyashisa o wasurenai tameis just to ensure I don’t forget my frustration.
Yuuyake orange ni somerareta kousha toThe school building was dyed in sunset orange,
Tameiki suikonda ano hi no koto moand I won’t forget the day I swallowed a sigh.
Prefab no uragawa de nagashita namida no kazu waThe many tears we shed behind the prefab building,
Kurete kita sora no kanatabeyond the darkening sky,
Tsunagatta hoshi no you da naare just like connected stars.
Ashita no jibun ga hokoreru jibun o sagashiteruI’m searching for a version of myself that I can be proud of tomorrow.
Anta nara saigo made“If it’s you, you’ll make it to the end,”
Mayoi terashite kureta haha no omokagesays the memory of my mother who illuminated my doubts.
Shinpai wa shite nai wa“I’m not worried about you.”
Itsu datte jishin o kureta no waShe is the one who always gave me confidence.
Bentou wa aki no iroThe lunchbox had the colors of autumn,
Akagireta yubi ga chiratsukuand her chapped fingers flicker in my mind.
Shokugo no orange wa nakama to sugoshitaThe orange we ate after meals was spent with my friends,
Sui mo amai mo kakasenakatta hibiin those days where the bitter and sweet were essential.
Kick off de yume no tochuuWe kick off right in the middle of our dream.
Hora nando datte try suruLook, we’ll try to score again and again.
Tachihadakaru buatsui kabeA thick wall stands in my way,
Atatte kudakeso I’ll hit it and go for broke.
Dareka ga nokoshita ashiato gaThe footprints left by someone else,
Bokura ni tsunaide kureta kyou gahave connected us to this present day.
Itsuka jibun mo nokosu gawa niSomeday, I’ll be the one leaving them behind,
Kono omoi o mirai madecarrying these feelings into the future.
Ore no yume mayowazu ouen shite kureta chichioya no senakaI see my father’s back, as he supported my dream without hesitation.
Kata kumeba fushigi to tsuyoku nareta bokuraWe strangely became stronger when we put our arms around each other’s shoulders.
Karada haru kurai hecchara omae no tame naraPutting my body on the line is no big deal if it’s for you.
Shoukouguchi suki na yatsu no hanashiWe talked about our crushes at the school entrance.
Oi dare ni mo iu na ya tte waratta tomodachi“Hey, don’t tell anyone,” my friend laughed.
Kudaranai karami demo daiji na akashi yuujou no katachi no hanashiEven our silly banter is precious proof, a story about the shape of our friendship.
Oikakete oikaketeWe were chasing it, chasing it.
No side deAt the ‘no side’ whistle,
Tsuyoku nigitta tenohira gawe gripped our palms so tightly.
Kanousei o tsukamuWe grab hold of the possibilities.
Ima o tsunaguConnecting the present,
Chizu ni nai mirai etoto a future that isn’t on the map.
‘Orange’ lyrics offer a touching reflection on the past and a bold step into the unknown. The song, sung in Japanese, is a reminder of the strength found in relationships and dreams.
