LiSA sings ‘Shine in the Cruel Night,’ a powerful anthem penned by Yuki Kajiura. The songwriter also collaborates with Yuji Chinone to compose a melody that mixes hope with resilience. The track is a call to keep moving forward, even in the face of darkness.
Released: July 19, 2025
Shine in the Cruel Night
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Shine in the Cruel Night Lyrics Translation – Lisa
Yuki Kajiura writes about finding light in the darkest moments. ‘The things that shine within the dark, they’re small, yet always by my side,’ the lyrics remind us of the tiny sparks of hope that guide us. LiSA delivers these words with a voice that is both strong and tender.
Yoru o koeru bokura no utaOur song that crosses through the night,
Tooku made hibiku you niso it might echo far away.
Nikushimi yori tsuyoi kimochiFeelings stronger than any hatred,
Sagashita nda te o nobashiteI’ve reached out my hand and searched for them.
Yami no naka de hikaru mono waThe things that shine within the dark,
Chiisaku dakedo zutto soba nithey’re small, yet always by my side.
Tsunagida kokoro no akashi oI’ll hold high this proof of connected hearts
Kakagete susumuand keep moving forward.
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Hateshinai sekai no kanashimi waThe endless sorrow of this world
Kono chiisana te no hira ni amaru kedois too much for these small palms to hold, but
Yasashii hibi ni wato those gentle days,
Mou modorenaiI can’t return anymore.
Doko ni mo kaeranaiI won’t go back anywhere,
Ashita etoward tomorrow.
Kagaribi o takaku moyasu karaSince I’ll keep the watchfire burning bright,
Zankoku na yoru ni kagayakeshine through this cruel night!
Kimi no koe ga kikoetaI heard your voice.
Shiroku kogoeta omoi mo itami moEven these white, frozen thoughts and the pain,
Zutto soba nithey’re always by my side.
Nioi tatsu yami kara umaretaBorn from the reeking darkness,
Kuroi negai no naka ni shizunde moeven if I sink into these black desires…
Yoru o koeru bokura no utaOur song that crosses through the night,
Kimi no moto e todoku you niso it might reach your side.
Mada minu yoake wa tookuThe dawn I’ve yet to see is far away.
Nikushimi yori tsuyoi uta oA song stronger than any hatred,
Hitori datte utau keredoI’ll sing it even if I’m all alone.
Totemo tooku kara kikoeruI can hear it from so far away,
Kimi no koe o shinjiteru ndaand I’ve put my faith in your voice.
Hitori janai to sakebi nagaraWhile we’re screaming that we’re not alone,
Hitoribocchi de chimamireru bokurawe’re all by ourselves and blood-drenched.
Tsunagida subete no omoi oClinging to every connected feeling,
Kakaete susumuwe’ll keep moving forward.
Yume mite ita ndaI was dreaming,
Kimi ga soba ni itethat you were right beside me,
Natsukashii aozora o miagete talooking up at the nostalgic blue sky.
Ikite iru koto waSimply being alive
Utsukushii ndayois a beautiful thing,
Sore dake de ii yo tothat’s all you need,
Warattetayou said with a smile.
Mune ni nokosareta michishirubeThe signpost left within my heart
Hikari e to tsuzuite iru karais leading me toward the light, so
Yami no naka othrough the darkness,
KakenukeI’ll run.
Kanashimi yori mo tsuyoi utaA song stronger than even sorrow,
Kimi no moto e todoku you niso it might reach your side.
Ato ippo dakeJust one more step,
Hitotsu dakejust one more thing,
Yoru o koetecrossing through the night…
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Shine in the Cruel Night Music Video
The meaning of ‘Shine in the Cruel Night’ is about perseverance and connection. The lyrics show how even in the hardest times, small moments of light can lead us forward.