Masaharu Fukuyama writes lyrics while he composes the music for ‘Ryu.’ His song presents a powerful message about sacrifice and dreams. The track invites listeners on a journey through challenges and self-discovery.
Released: November 29, 2025
Ryu
Masaharu Fukuyama
Ryu Lyrics English Translation by Masaharu Fukuyama
Masaharu Fukuyama describes a world with blood flowing as sacrifice. The lyricist mentions climbing onto a dragon’s back for a journey through ‘shura.’ His words offer a toast to the near future at a grand banquet.
Yubu koe araba ware wa arawaruIf there’s a voice calling, I’ll appear.
Inoru no naraba ware wa oritatsuIf you’re praying, I’ll descend.
Motomerareru nara sono sora e kakeruIf I’m needed, I’ll soar into that sky.
Saa kuraimashouCome, let’s feast.
Kinmirai e shukuhaiA toast to the near future,
Bansankaiat this grand banquet.
Chi obitadashikuWith blood flowing profusely,
Tsuginaru sedai efor the next generation,
Ikenieas a sacrifice.
Aa yume oikakeAh, chasing dreams,
Hitokoishikuyearning for connection,
Jibun ni isogashikuand staying busy with yourself.
Nozomi nozomazaru tomoWhether you want it or not,
Rigai hakugai sabetsu kubetsuinterests, persecution, discrimination, and labels,
Shirazu shirazu kizutsukeyou’re hurting others without even knowing it.
IkiroLive!
Ware koso sonata o shiawase niI’m the one who’ll make you happy.
Ware koso kono yo o tadasuI’m the one who’ll set this world right.
MakasetamaeLeave it to me.
ShinjitamaeBelieve in me.
Kono senaka ni notteClimb onto this back.
Shura no tabi ni dekakenai kaiWon’t you set out on a journey through ‘shura’ or ‘eternal carnage’,
Ryuu no se nion the back of a dragon?
MajiwarimashouLet’s come together.
Aishite mo nikunde moWhether we love or hate,
Kurushiiit’s painful.
Mou kuruimashouNow, let’s go mad.
Zenaku no morohaThe double-edged sword of good and evil,
Sore ga ningenthat’s what a human is.
Nani o shitai kaWhat do you want to do?
Nani ga suki kaWhat do you like?
Nani ga nariwai kaWhat do you do for a living?
Aishi aisareru tokaLoving and being loved,
Jiyuu byoudou jibunrashisafreedom, equality, and being true to yourself,
To iu garasu no oriit’s all part of this ‘glass cage’.
IkiroStay alive!
Waga koto nantomo iwaba ieSay whatever you want about me,
Waga nasu koto ware nomi zo shirufor only I know what I must do.
WaraitamaeGo ahead and laugh.
Baka ni shitamaeGo ahead and mock me.
Kyou to iu hi waA day like today
Saigo kamo shirenaimight be our very last.
Dakara motto ikouSo let’s go even further,
Sono sakibeyond the horizon.
IkiroLive!
Ware koso sonata o shiawase niI’m the one who’ll make you happy.
Ware koso kono yo o tadasuI’m the one who’ll set this world right.
Itteminai kaWon’t you try going?
Koko janai naraIf you don’t belong here,
Kono senaka ni notteclimb onto this back.
Shura no tabi ni dekakenai kaiWon’t you set out on a journey through ‘shura’ or ‘eternal carnage’,
Ryuu no se nion the back of a dragon?
Ryu Music Video
‘Ryu’ stands as a manifesto for self-belief and perseverance. The English lyrics of ‘Ryu’ encourage listeners to live fully and embrace their journey.