Play Lyrics (English Meaning) — Ludens

Ludens writes and composes ‘PLAY,’ a song that dives into late-night thoughts and restless energy. GAKUTO collaborates to mix a melody that mirrors the chaos of city life. The track tells the story of someone running through their days, refusing to be tied down by expectations.

Play Lyrics (English Meaning) — Ludens
Released: December 24, 2025

PLAY

Ludens

Lyricist
Gakuto, Ludens
Composer
Gakuto, Ludens

PLAY Lyrics English Translation by Ludens

The lyrics mention jeans dragging on the ground and tearing off brakes to describe a life on full speed. A key line, ‘Today again, I’m wearing Play and diving into the city,’ shows a commitment to living boldly. The song captures the struggle to shake off melancholy while embracing personal freedom.

Running orera zutto runningRunning, we’re always running.
Kizukeba mou sanji mata neretenaiBefore I knew it, it’s already 3 AM and I haven’t slept again.
Tsukimatou blue na mindA melancholy mindset haunts me,
Sugiru maifun maibyoupassing through every minute and every second.
Mayou migi hidariI hesitate, looking left and right,
Tomarenai kono lifebut I can’t stop this life.
Kitai fuku kitetai makitakunai nekutaiI want to wear the clothes I like, I don’t want to tie a necktie.
Kyou mo play kite machi e diveToday again, I’m wearing ‘Play’ and diving into the city.
Sude ni topparatta bureekiI’ve already ripped off the brakes.
Ima mo kuuhaku mama no plan BMy plan B remains completely blank even now.
Uzattai kaze fuku bad days datteEven on bad days when annoying winds blow,
Yeah yeah yeahYeah, yeah, yeah,
On my wayI’m on my way.
Running orera zutto runningRunning, we’re always running.
Hikizutta mama jeansMy jeans are dragging on the ground,
Ki ni mo shitenaibut I don’t even care.
Kore ga ore no aji kore ga ore no ajiThis is my style, this is my flavor.
I can’t wait for meI can’t wait for me.
Itsu ga saigo ni nattemo ii yoI don’t care whenever my last moment comes.
Furiharau blue na mindI shake off this melancholy mindset,
Teresa mitai ni utau aisinging of love just like Teresa.
Kore igai shitakunaiI don’t want to do anything other than this.
Kyou mo play kite machi e diveToday again, I’m wearing ‘Play’ and diving into the city.
Sude ni topparatta bureekiI’ve already ripped off the brakes.
Ima mo kuuhaku mama no plan BMy plan B remains completely blank even now.
Uzattai kaze fuku bad days datteEven on bad days when annoying winds blow,
Yeah yeah yeahYeah, yeah, yeah,
On my wayI’m on my way.
Tooku made motto tooku made ikeruWe can go far, even further away,
Kudaranai machi o nukedashitebreaking free from this worthless city.
Sude ni topparatta bureekiI’ve already ripped off the brakes.
Ima mo kuuhaku mama no plan BMy plan B remains completely blank even now.
Uzattai kaze fuku bad days datteEven on bad days when annoying winds blow,
Yeah yeah yeahYeah, yeah, yeah,
On my wayI’m on my way.
Sude ni topparatta bureekiI’ve already ripped off the brakes.
Tsuide ni yaburisuteta ano reshipiWhile I was at it, I tore up and threw away that standard recipe.
Uzattai kaze fuku bad days datteEven on bad days when annoying winds blow,
Yeah yeah yeahYeah, yeah, yeah,
On my wayI’m on my way.

PLAY Music Video

Looking for the ‘PLAY’ lyrics translation? It talks about breaking free and living unapologetically. Ludens offers a mix of raw emotion and defiance in this track.