MEIYO DENSETSU collaborates with Kessaku to bring ‘Shake Ruby’ from the album ‘A bit of Peace.’ The vocalist mixes a catchy beat with playful lyrics, while the tunesmith crafts a melody that hooks you instantly. Together, they create a sound that’s both fresh and nostalgic.
Released: November 13, 2024
Shake Ruby
Meiyo Densetsu • From “A bit of Peace”
A bit of Peace’s Shake Ruby Japanese Lyrics English Meaning
The lyrics of ‘Shake Ruby’ play with words and meanings, asking listeners to reinterpret the word ‘me’ as ‘beautiful,’ ‘elegant,’ and ‘destiny.’ Kessaku describes scattering A4-sized business cards to lure someone closer, turning everyday actions into poetic gestures. It’s a clever take on self-expression and connection.
Ima daNow is the time.
Watashi to kaite beppin to yomeWrite the word ‘me’ but read it as ‘beautiful’,
Watashi to kaite jouhin to yomewrite ‘me’ but read it as ‘elegant’,
Watashi to kaite saiai to yomewrite ‘me’ but read it as ‘beloved’,
Watashi to kaite unmei to yomeand write ‘me’ but read it as ‘destiny’.
Watashi no kao to namae ga kaite aruPrinted with my face and my name,
Ee-yon no meishi o michi ni baramaite mitaI tried scattering A4-sized business cards across the street.
Obikiyoseru tame ni ashiato mitai niJust like footprints meant to lure you in,
Nanzenmai no meishi o kintou ni baramaite mitaI tried scattering thousands of these cards evenly around.
Hora chikazuite kita anata ga aruite kitaLook, you’ve come closer, you’ve walked right over,
Emono mitai ni tsurarete yatte kitalured in like prey falling for a trap.
Watashi no tadashii namae no yomikataThe correct way to pronounce my name,
Anata ga kiite kitais exactly what you came here to ask.
Deatta koto wa ichido mo nai shiWe haven’t ever met before,
Jisho de shirabetatte dete konai jiand it’s a character you won’t find even if you check a dictionary.
Anata nari de ii anata nari de ii karaYour own way is fine, your own way is perfectly fine, so
Watashi no namae ni rubi o fureadd your own ‘ruby’ reading guides to my name.
Ima daNow is the time.
Watashi to kaite beppin to yomeWrite the word ‘me’ but read it as ‘beautiful’,
Watashi to kaite jouhin to yomewrite ‘me’ but read it as ‘elegant’,
Watashi to kaite saiai to yomewrite ‘me’ but read it as ‘beloved’,
Watashi to kaite unmei to yomeand write ‘me’ but read it as ‘destiny’.
Anata no kao to namae ga kaite aruPrinted with your face and your name,
Ichi mai no meishi o watashi ni watashite kitayou handed a single business card over to me.
Anata no tadashii namae no yomikataThe correct way to pronounce your name,
Ki ni nari hajimetais something I’ve started to wonder about.
Aka no tanin ka tada no tomodachiAre we complete strangers or just friends,
Sore ka tomodachi no mata tomodachior perhaps just a friend of a friend?
Koibito ga ii koibito ga ii karaI’d prefer us to be lovers, I really want us to be lovers, so
Anata no namae ni rubi o fureadd your own ‘ruby’ reading guides to your name.
Ima daNow is the time.
Anata to kaite nimaime to yomeWrite the word ‘you’ but read it as ‘handsome’,
Anata to kaite houseki to yomewrite ‘you’ but read it as ‘precious jewel’,
Anata to kaite saiai to yomewrite ‘you’ but read it as ‘beloved’,
Anata to kaite unmei to yomeand write ‘you’ but read it as ‘destiny’.
Para rubi mono rubi guruupu rubi oCharacter ‘ruby’, single ‘ruby’, or group ‘ruby’,
Furu furu furu furuadd them, add them, add them, add them.
Para rubi mono rubi guruupu rubi oCharacter ‘ruby’, single ‘ruby’, or group ‘ruby’,
Furu furu furu furuadd them, add them, add them, add them.
Nihon kanji nouryoku kenteiOn the Japan Kanji Aptitude Test,
Ikkyuu shiken ni mo dete konai jiit’s a character that won’t appear even on the highest level exam.
Anata nari no yomikata de ii kara saYour own unique way of reading it is perfectly fine, you see.
Watashi no namae ni rubi o fureAdd a ‘ruby’ reading guide to my name.
Ima daNow’s the time.
Watashi to kaite beppin to yomeWrite ‘me’, but read it as ‘a beauty’.
Watashi to kaite jouhin to yomeWrite ‘me’, but read it as ‘elegant’.
Watashi to kaite saiai to yomeWrite ‘me’, but read it as your ‘beloved’.
Ima daNow’s the time.
Watashi to kaite koibito to yomeWrite ‘me’, but read it as your ‘lover’.
Watashi to kaite hanayome to yomeWrite ‘me’, but read it as your ‘bride’.
Watashi to kaite furusato to yomeWrite ‘me’, but read it as your ‘home’.
Watashi to kaite unmei to yomeWrite ‘me’, but read it as your ‘destiny’.
Shake Ruby Music Video
The ‘Shake Ruby’ lyrics celebrate individuality, inviting listeners to add their own ‘ruby’ reading guides. MEIYO DENSETSU delivers a track that is both personal and universal, making it a standout in Japanese pop music.