Humbert Humbert sings the gentle melancholy song Smiles and Stumbles. Lyricist 佐藤良成 writes the verses, while composers 佐藤良成, Hajime Nagai, Greg Calbi and Steve Fallone bring the soft arrangement.
Released: October 1, 2025
Smiles and Stumbles
Humbert Humbert
Smiles and Stumbles Lyrics English Translation by Humbert Humbert
Sato Yoshinari writes that the narrator forgets a home and chooses to walk with a companion. He tells that the promise not to give up comes from staying side by side.
Mainichi Nangi Na Koto BakariEvery day is full of little hardships,
Naki Tsukare Nemuru DakeAnd I just cry myself to sleep.
Sonna Nja Dame Da To OkottariSometimes I get angry, telling myself this won’t do,
Korede Mo Ii Ka To OmottariAnd other times I think that maybe this is alright.
Kaze Ga Fukeba Kie Sou DeI feel like I could just blow away on the wind,
Ochi Ochi Yume Mo MirarenaiSo I can’t even dream in peace.
Nani Ga Aru No Ka Doko Ni Iku No KaNot knowing what’s waiting, or where I’m going,
Wakaranu Mama Ie Wo DeteI left my home without a clue.
Kaeru Basho Nado Tou Ni WasuretaI’ve long since forgotten the way back home,
Kimi To Futari Aruku DakeI’m just walking on with you.
Hi Ni Hi Ni Sekai Ga Waruku NaruThe world keeps getting worse day by day,
Ki No Sei Ka Sou JanaiMaybe it’s just in my head, or maybe it’s not.
Sonna Nja Dame Da To AsettariSometimes I panic, thinking this can’t go on,
Seikatsu Shinakya To SuwattariAnd other times I just sit, telling myself I’ve got to live.
Yuuyake Ga Totemo Kirei Da NeThis sunset’s so beautiful, isn’t it?
Nodarejinu Kamo Shirenai NeWe could just die on the roadside, you know?
Nani Ga Aru No Ka Doko Ni Iku No KaNot knowing what’s waiting, or where I’m going,
Wakaranu Mama Ie Wo DeteI left my home without a clue.
Kaeru Basho Nado Tou Ni WasuretaI’ve long since forgotten the way back home,
Kimi To Futari Aruku DakeI’m just walking on with you.
Tasogare No Machi Nishimuki No HeyaA west-facing room in a town at twilight,
Kowasanu You To Wo ShimeteGently closing the door so nothing breaks.
Ochikomanai De Akiramenai DeDon’t get down, and don’t you give up,
Kimi No Tonari Aruku Kara‘Cause I’m walking right here by your side.
Konya Mo Sanpo Shimashou KaSo, shall we go for a walk tonight, too?
Sato YoshinariSato Yoshinari
Smiles and Stumbles Music Video
Smiles and Stumbles lyrics meaning shows the quiet resilience of walking together through a harsh world. The song offers a tender look at shared strength.