Re delivers a heartfelt track with ‘OTHER SIDE,’ blending emotional depth with a compelling melody. The lyrics, penned by IsseiTakagi, tell the story of a love that defies societal norms. Rikiya Fukuyama’s composition adds a soothing yet intense backdrop to the narrative.
Released: January 21, 2026
OTHER SIDE
Re • From “1626”
OTHER SIDE Lyrics Meaning Re | 1626
The songwriter crafts vivid imagery with lines like, ‘Dancing while getting soaked in the rain doesn’t sound too bad.’ This paints a picture of rebellion and authenticity. The lyrics emphasize the desire for a steadfast love, contrasting the suffocating expectations of the world.
Hai no soko tamatta netami sura aishiteI even love the resentment gathered at the bottom of the ashes.
Atarimae ni uso o tsuiteTelling lies as if it’s the most natural thing,
Wasurete yuku honneI keep forgetting my true feelings.
Betsu ni yaritai koto mo naiIt’s not like I have anything I really want to do,
Roku ni kanaetai yume mo naiand I don’t have any dreams I’m desperate to fulfill.
Itsuka me ga sameteIf I wake up one day,
Kono sekai ga boku o tebanashitaraand this world finally lets go of me.
Kimi to boku de futari nani shiyou kaWhat should the two of us do together?
Ame ni nurete踊る waruku nai neDancing while getting soaked in the rain doesn’t sound too bad.
Akire yokome de miru people I don’t careI don’t care about the people staring with judgey side-eyes.
Just say my name againJust say my name again.
Asa ni naruMorning comes,
Mou dou datte ii yoand I don’t care about anything anymore.
Yuruganai aijou ga hoshii noI just want a love that’ll never waver.
Baka ni narenai hyoujou wa kittoThe way my face can’t fake a smile is surely,
Itai kurai jibun rashiiso authentically me that it almost hurts.
Tatakaenai seikaku mo aishiteLove even my nature that’s too weak to fight.
MayowanaiI won’t hesitate,
Meikaku na kotae de hashiridasuI’ll start running with a clear answer.
Kyuukutsu na sekai ni you wa naiI’ve got no business in this suffocating world,
You are the other sidebecause you’re on the other side.
Aisouwarai wa yoshiteStop with the fake smiles,
Boku wa kimi ga mitaibecause I want to see the real you.
Atarimae wa uso o tsuiteTell lies about what everyone calls ‘normal’,
Uragiru yuutouseiand betray the perfect student you’re supposed to be.
Kasuka na koe ga hibiku mune no oku deA faint voice echoes deep inside my chest.
Oshikorosu okujou tetsugoushiCrushing those feelings against the rooftop’s iron fence.
Imi nanka motometeru you jaIf you’re always looking for some kind of meaning,
Kiri nai motanai yo gaugethere’s no end to it, and your heart’s gauge won’t hold out.
Aa kimi wa dou ochiteku noAh, how will you fall?
DakaraSo,
Me o fusaide iiit’s okay to close your eyes,
Toozakatte iiit’s okay to drift away,
Mamoritai jibun o nadete iiand it’s okay to comfort the self you’re trying to protect.
Kako ga dou tokaWorrying about the past,
Kizuato ni kizuite yorisouor noticing scars just to stay close to someone,
Nante bakarashiiit’s all so ridiculous.
They don’t know meThey don’t know me,
‘Cause I just need youbecause I just need you.
Asa ni naruMorning comes,
Mou dou datte ii yoand I don’t care about anything anymore.
I don’t deserve this life of realityI don’t deserve this life of reality,
You are the one who saves my storyyou’re the one who saves my story,
And I’m alone tonightand I’m alone tonight.
Asa ni naruMorning comes,
Mou dou datte ii yoand I don’t care about anything anymore.
Yuruganai aijou ga hoshii noI just want a love that’ll never waver.
HashiridasuI’ll start running,
Kyuukutsu na sekai ni you wa naiI’ve got no use for this suffocating world,
You are the other sidebecause you’re on the other side.
OTHER SIDE Music Video
The meaning of ‘OTHER SIDE’ is about finding solace in love amidst chaos. Re’s vocals and the lyrics create a powerful anthem for those seeking true connection.