Shanana Lyrics [English Meaning]: Yo-Sea

Yo-Sea teams up with GooDee and Ryusei to craft ‘Shanana,’ a song that blends introspective lyrics with a soaring melody. The performer writes about longing and resilience, while the composers create a tune that mirrors the emotional ups and downs. Together, they tell a story of chasing dreams and battling loneliness in a bustling city.

Released: June 18, 2025

Shanana

Yo-Sea

Lyricist

Goodee, Yo-Sea

Composer

Goodee, Yo-Sea, Ryusei

Shanana Lyrics English Translation by Yo-Sea

The lyrics describe a journey through loneliness and hope. Yo-Sea mentions the moon shining on the sea, a metaphor for persistence. One key line says, ‘Shananana, keep soaring high and never give up,’ encouraging listeners to push forward despite challenges.

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Daitokai no gensou ni idaku akogareI’m longing for the illusions of the big city,

Yosomi shitetara gomen asobaseso please excuse me if I’ve looked away.

Ai no nai omawariThrough these loveless patrols,

Tokeru kanjoumy emotions begin to melt.

Shi no go no iwazuWithout making any excuses,

Oikakeru my soulI’m chasing after my soul.

Mou tomenaide babyDon’t stop me anymore, baby,

Gomakashita kotoba dake ja kazarenai babyI can’t dress things up with deceptive words alone, baby.

Kurikaesu rekishi ni aragau tameTo fight against the cycles of history,

Sabishiku hanareteku sadamewe’re fated to drift apart in this loneliness.

I’ve been thinking about you all the timeI’ve been thinking about you all the time,

I don’t wanna be a lonely at nightI don’t wanna be lonely at night.

You don’t need to worry about yourselfYou don’t need to worry about yourself.

Asahi ga mata nobotte waAs the morning sun rises once again,

Shananana takaku koete yuke akiramezu niShananana, keep soaring high and never give up,

Shananana koe ga todoku madeShananana, until my voice finally reaches you.

Sabishigariya na kimi to boku waYou and I, both prone to loneliness,

Tooku hanare kokyou omouare far apart and thinking of home.

Tsuki ga umi o terasu you niJust like the moon shining on the sea,

Biru no hazama kakiwaketeruI’m pushing through the gaps between these skyscrapers.

Namida wa sotto umi ni kaeru no sa won’t be longTears will softly return to the sea, it won’t be long,

Mata itsuka wa kitto hareru no sait’ll surely clear up again someday.

Sono toki wa hope I’m with youAnd when that time comes, I hope I’m with you.

I’ve been thinking about you all the timeI’ve been thinking about you all the time,

I don’t wanna be a lonely at nightI don’t wanna be lonely at night.

You don’t need to worry about yourselfYou don’t need to worry about yourself.

Asahi ga mata nobotte waAs the morning sun rises once again,

Shananana takaku koete yuke akiramezu niShananana, keep soaring high and never give up,

Shananana koe ga todoku madeShananana, until my voice reaches you.