Kenshi Yonezu brings his signature emotional depth to ‘Plazma,’ a song he writes and composes with Masahito Komori and Randy Merrill. The melody mixes a dreamy sound with a sense of urgency, creating a space where love and longing collide. The lyrics tell the story of a moment that changes everything, set against the backdrop of a cosmic journey.
Released: January 20, 2025
Plazma
Kenshi Yonezu
Lyricist
Kenshi Yonezu
Composer
Kenshi Yonezu, Masahito Komori, Randy Merrill
Plazma Lyrics English Translation by Kenshi Yonezu
Yonezu uses vivid lines like, ‘Leap out into the far reaches of space, plasma piercing right through my vision,’ to describe the overwhelming force of love. The poet compares life’s small moments to the vastness of the universe, showing how a single encounter can light up an entire existence. The song shifts between personal reflection and universal truths, making it both intimate and grand.
Moshimo ano kaisatsu no mae de tachidomarazu aruiteirebaIf I’d walked on without stopping in front of that ticket gate,
Kimi no kao mo shirazu no mama shiawase ni ikiteita darou kawould I have lived my life happily without ever knowing your face?
Moshimo ano uramon wo koete soto he nukedashiteinakerebaIf I hadn’t slipped out past that back gate,
Aogimita hoshi no kagayaki mo kutsu no yogore ni kawatteitaeven the starlight I looked up at would’ve turned into dirt on my shoes.
Netekoronda rinoriumu no ue sakadachi shite surimukita ryouteDoing handstands on the linoleum where I lay, scraping both my hands,
Koko mo ginga no hate da to shitte memai ga shita yoake maerealizing even this place is the edge of the galaxy, I felt dizzy before the dawn.
Kikoete kotaete todoite hoshikute hikatte hikatte hikatte sakundaI want you to hear, answer, and reach me, so I’m shining, shining, blooming bright,
Kanaami wo koete korogari ochita setsuna sekai ga irozuiteikuthe moment I tumbled over the wire fence, the world began to fill with color.
Tobidashiteike uchuu no kanata me no mae wo buchinuku purazumaLeap out into the far reaches of space, plasma piercing right through my vision,
Tada hitasura mitoreteita aza mo kizu mo shirazu niI was just staring in wonder, oblivious to the bruises and wounds.
Nan kounen to hanareteitemo fumidashita karada ga tomaranaiEven if we’re light-years apart, my body that’s stepped forward won’t stop,
Ima kimi no koe ga tooku kikoeteirunow, I can hear your voice in the distance
Hikatteikushining on.
Aratameguchi no naka kugurinuke hada wo tsukisasu ryuushiPassing through the ticket barrier, particles pierce my skin,
Rodojiura no yozora ni nagareboshi hidoku nigemadou nezumia shooting star in the back-alley night sky, a rat desperately scurrying away.
Moshimo ano hitogomi no mae de kimi no te wo hanasanakerebaIf I hadn’t let go of your hand in front of that crowd,
Moshimo fui ni deta ano koe wo kitsuku nomikondeirebaif I’d tightly swallowed that voice that suddenly escaped,
Moshimo ano kaisatsu no mae de tachidomarazu aruiteirebaif I’d walked on without stopping in front of that ticket gate,
Kimi wa doko ni mo iyashinakute boku mo koko ni inakattayou wouldn’t be anywhere, and I wouldn’t be here either.
Ano hi kimi no hanatta booru ga hitai ni atatteThat day, the ball you threw hit my forehead,
Taoreru setsuna boku wa tashika ni mitaand the moment I fell, I definitely saw it,
Neibii no sora wo hashitta hikoukigumo woa vapor trail streaking across the navy sky,
Kore ga ai da to shittaI knew then, this is love.
Tobidashiteike uchuu no kanata me no mae wo buchinuku purazumaLeap out into the far reaches of space, plasma piercing right through my vision,
Tada hitasura mitoreteita itami ni sura kizukazu niI was just staring in wonder, not even noticing the pain.
Nan kounen to hanareteitemo fumidashita karada ga tomaranaiEven if we’re light-years apart, my body that’s stepped forward won’t stop,
Ima kimi no koe ga tooku kikoeteirunow, I can hear your voice in the distance
Looking for the ‘Plazma’ lyrics translation? It offers a heartfelt exploration of love and destiny. Featuring Kenshi Yonezu, this track from his latest album shines with its blend of cosmic imagery and personal storytelling.
