bokula. and えい collaborate on ‘Skill,’ a raw anthem of defiance and self-determination. The song mixes aggressive lyrics with a pounding beat, highlighting frustrations with societal expectations and the music industry. The duo creates a powerful statement for anyone tired of being told their dreams are worthless.
Released: January 28, 2026
Skill
Bokula.
Lyricist
えい
Composer
えい, Bokula., Tetsuya Kaneshige, Ei
Skill Lyrics English Translation by Bokula.
The lyrics writer pens lines like ‘Rest in peace, my budding talent, killed off because you decided it won’t sell,’ capturing the anger of creative suppression. The song describes the struggles of young artists in a system that values profit over passion. It’s a call to break free and create something authentic.
Ressei desu kankyuu nai wai shou atama gaIt’s a losing battle, and my petty little mind has no pace,
Tonzura koiterait’s ready to bail out and run.
Yukyuu fusai genkyuu shite erai hito ni sanban me shiEternal debts and pay cuts, dying a third-rate death for the big shots.
Soucho no bansan hoomingu yuuretsu tsuken na yaDon’t judge us with your morning dinners and rankings of superior or inferior.
Kachi nai maunto jiiYou worthless old geezers sitting on your high horses.
Reifuku o teikuon kuroi noPut on your black mourning dress.
Go to the hellGo to hell,
Go to the wellgo to the well.
Doushitai ka wa jiyuu niWhat I want to do is up to me,
Watashi ni kitai nanka shiteru wake nai no nieven though there’s no way you expect a damn thing from me.
Erasou na kuchi kiite kuru omae wa dochira samaYou talk so big, but who the hell are you anyway?
Ure nai tte mikitte korosareta me yo joubutsu seyoRest in peace, my budding talent, killed off because you decided ‘it won’t sell’.
Tsukuridasou ze naa tiineejaaLet’s create something new, hey teenagers,
Mada yume miteitaiI still want to be dreaming.
Hai mou nan shuume nan yaYeah, how many laps has it been now?
Tsuba dake tsuketoite ato wa machifuseruYou just call dibs and then lie in wait,
Omoidoori esa ni muchuu saobsessed with the bait just as planned.
Sore zuruku nai desu kaIsn’t that a little sly?
Kon saku no meichuu sakuhinThis is the masterpiece of the current crop,
Bazu ni wa hodotooi genjoubut the reality is far from a viral hit.
Teinou ka teiyosan ka tarin chokin chishiki yoIs it low IQ, low budget, or just a lack of savings and smarts?
Sou iya sa toppu chaato mitaraCome to think of it, when I looked at the top charts,
Shiran aidoru no shiran kyoku datta wait was just unknown songs by unknown idols.
Maa wai shou mada hodotooi karaWell, I’m still petty and insignificant, far from that,
Makeinu no tooboe desu waso this is just the howling of a sore loser.
Watashi ni kitai nanka shiteru wake nai no niEven though there’s no way you expect a damn thing from me.
Erasou na kuchi kiite kuru omae wa dochira samaYou talk so big, but who the hell are you anyway?
Ure nai tte mikitte korosareta me yo joubutsu seyoRest in peace, my budding talent, killed off because you decided ‘it won’t sell’.
Tsukuridasou ze naa tiineejaaLet’s create something new, hey teenagers,
What does ‘Skill’ mean? The lyrics challenge societal judgment and celebrate the fight for individuality. bokula. delivers a rebellious message in this Japanese anthem, urging dreamers to keep pushing forward.
