hitomi stars in this uplifting track, ‘Stand by…’, which features music by hitomi, ichica, and 林惇太. The lyrics come from a collaboration between hitomi and ichica, blending personal reflection with quiet strength. The song carries a message of resilience and self-belief.
Released: January 14, 2026
Stand by…
Hitomi
Lyricist
Hitomi, Ichica
Composer
Hitomi, Ichica, 林惇太
Stand by… Lyrics English Translation by Hitomi
hitomi writes about finding courage in stillness, using simple but powerful images like a medal of honor hidden inside. She notes, ‘Your courage is shining bright and it won’t waver,’ turning inner strength into something visible and real. The lyrics speak directly to someone stuck in routine, urging them to start anew from where they stand.
Stand byStand by.
Ima kara datte oikoseYou can still pull ahead from now on,
Koko karastarting from right here.
Nani wo futekusareteruWhat are you sulking about,
Kawaribae nai hibi niin these days that never seem to change?
Nani wo iradatteru noWhat’s making you so irritated?
Kaeyou ni nante shinai miraiIt’s a future you aren’t even trying to change.
Tonari no hito wa itsumoThe person standing right next to you,
Nayami nara uchiakeru mae karaeven before they share their troubles,
Kotae shitteruthey already know the answer.
Namida kakushi koko ni tatte iruI’m standing here, hiding my tears.
Tsuyogaru wake ja nain dakedo saI’m not just trying to act tough, but…
Saa ima kara demo waraou koko karaCome on, let’s start smiling right now, starting from right here.
NarenaideDon’t get used to this.
Taikutsu wo tebanashitai no naraIf you want to let go of this boredom,
Doredake nagaku aruite kita no kait isn’t about how long you’ve been walking,
Ja nakute donna imeeji wobut rather the vision you hold inside.
Jinsei no chizu ni kimi no iro woPaint your own colors on the map of your life.
Aru ga mama de ii noIt’s okay to just be exactly who you are.
Motteru subete wo dashitePut everything you’ve got into it.
Kotae awase nanka iranain daYou don’t need to compare your answers with anyone else.
Wakariaeru sono toki ni waWhen we finally understand each other,
Waraiaetara ii no ni na kimi toI hope I can share a laugh with you.
Kitto kimi no naka ni aru kunshouSurely, there’s a medal of honor inside you.
Kirari yuuki burete nanka nai yoYour courage is shining bright and it won’t waver.
Kokoro yusaburarenaide yukou saaLet’s keep going without letting our hearts be shaken, come on.
Itsuka no wakaranaiHeaded toward that bustling town,
Ano sawagashii machi madethough I don’t know when we’ll arrive,
Mikakunin datta ashita totoward a tomorrow that was once uncertain.
What does ‘Stand by…’ mean? The lyrics offer a warm push toward self-acceptance and forward motion. ‘Stand by…’ features hitomi and is part of the ongoing story of personal courage in Japanese pop music.
