Maya Twiggy brings a captivating energy to ‘PASS ME BY!’. Issei Takagi writes the lyrics and creates the music, blending a story of attraction with a melody that pulls you in. The song talks about a magnetic connection that’s impossible to ignore.
Released: March 18, 2026
PASS ME BY!
Maya Twiggy
PASS ME BY! Lyrics English Translation by Maya Twiggy
Issei Takagi crafts lines like, ‘You can’t pass me by,’ to describe a love that demands attention. The performer sings about hidden heartbeats and lingering scents, creating a vivid tension between two people. The tune mixes vulnerability with confidence, making it hard to look away.
Hello againHello again.
Surechigatte kizuiteruAs we pass each other, I notice,
Kimi wa itsumothat you always
Kakushita tsumori no heartbeathave a heartbeat you try to hide.
Barebare na secret storyIt’s an obvious secret story.
‘Cause every time I see your face‘Cause every time I see your face,
You’re in troubleyou’re in trouble.
Kasaneta nioi de irodoru kioku ga imaThe memories colored by our lingering scents,
Real ni natte ikuare becoming real now.
You can’t pass me byYou can’t pass me by.
Ah daremo yosomi dekinai mitaiAh, it seems like no one can look away,
Oboreteku hodo nias they drown in this feeling.
You can’t take your eyes off meYou can’t take your eyes off me.
You can’t get away from meYou can’t get away from me.
And I kitai shiteru hodo amaku wa nai karaAnd I’m not as sweet as you’re hoping for,
Daremo ga urayamumaking everyone envious.
Don’t you wanna be with meDon’t you wanna be with me?
Don’t you wanna be mineDon’t you wanna be mine?
(La la la)(La la la)
You can’t pass me byYou can’t pass me by.
You can’t hideYou can’t hide,
Come insidecome inside.
You don’t know my deeper sideYou don’t know my deeper side.
Souteigai na miraiAn unexpected future,
Misete ageru waI’ll reveal it to you.
Wasurerarenai sono kanjou moEven those unforgettable emotions,
Kako ni shite diveleave them in the past and dive right in.
I can’t hear anymoreI can’t hear anymore.
Nanika tarinai nara te o totteIf something is missing, just take my hand,
Hashiridasu noand we’ll start running.
Don’t you wanna be mineDon’t you wanna be mine?
You can’t pass me byYou can’t pass me by.
Ah daremo yosomi dekinai mitaiAh, it seems like no one can look away,
Oboreteku hodo nias they drown in this feeling.
You can’t take your eyes off meYou can’t take your eyes off me.
You can’t get away from meYou can’t get away from me.
And I kitai shiteru hodo amaku wa nai karaAnd I’m not as sweet as you’re hoping for,
Daremo ga urayamumaking everyone envious.
Don’t you wanna be with meDon’t you wanna be with me?
Don’t you wanna be mineDon’t you wanna be mine?
(La la la)(La la la)
You can’t pass me byYou can’t pass me by.
Furisosogu spotlightThe spotlight pouring down,
Hibiku uta waand the echoing song,
Atama no naka de refrainkeep replaying in my head.
Daremo mirarenai koukeiA scene no one else can ever witness,
Asa ni natte shimauas morning finally comes.
Kimi wa tookuYou are far away,
Atama no naka de dreamingdreaming in your own head,
Sono mamajust like that.
You can’t pass me byYou can’t pass me by.
Ah daremo yosomi dekinai mitaiAh, it seems like no one can look away,
Oboreteku hodo nias they drown in this feeling.
You can’t take your eyes off meYou can’t take your eyes off me.
You can’t get away from meYou can’t get away from me.
And I kitai shiteru hodo amaku wa nai karaAnd I’m not as sweet as you’re hoping for,
Daremo ga urayamumaking everyone envious.
Don’t you wanna be with meDon’t you wanna be with me?
Don’t you wanna be mineDon’t you wanna be mine?
(La la la)(La la la)
You can’t pass me byYou can’t pass me by.
PASS ME BY! Music Video
Looking for the ‘PASS ME BY!’ lyrics translation? It captures the push and pull of an irresistible connection. Maya Twiggy delivers this Japanese pop track with a magnetic charm.