IMP’s ‘STRANGER’ from their album INVADER is a bold anthem of self-discovery. The song unites lyricists DJ Juke-L, KENTZ, Phoenix Storm, and Slack Rat with composers Hideaki Takizawa, Akihiro Shiba, Hiroshi Yokote, and Masahiro Shimbo. Together, they create a powerful tune about battling inner fears and embracing destiny.
Released: March 9, 2026
STRANGER
Imp. • From “INVADER”
INVADER’s STRANGER Japanese Lyrics English Translation
The lyrics mention chasing a shadow and lighting up even the faintest hope. IMP sings, ‘I’m fighting with a stranger right now,’ turning the battle within into a story of strength. The sunrise becomes a symbol of resilience, as the artist vows never to close their eyes.
I Just Wanna Be FreeI just want to be free.
Out On The EdgeOut on the edge,
Mienai Kage O OikakeI’m chasing a shadow I can’t see,
We’re Facing A Dangeras we face the danger.
We’ll Light It UpWe’ll light it up.
Kasukana Akari Demo I’ll Find ItEven if it’s just a faint light, I’ll find it,
And Watch Me Rise A Little Higherand watch me rise a little higher.
Doko E Mo Ikiba No NaiHaving nowhere left to go,
Nigetai Kimochi Toand feeling the urge to run away,
Sorezore Ga Matsu Mada Shiranaithe unknown parts of us are waiting,
Jibun Ga Me O Samasuuntil our true selves finally wake up.
Dream’s Gon’ Wake Me UpMy dreams are going to wake me up.
Mune No Naka De Egaita MapWith the map I’ve drawn inside my heart,
I’ll Never Hide I Won’t Run AwayI’ll never hide, and I won’t run away.
But I Know That We Can GoBut I know that we can go,
Know What We’re Fighting Forand I know what we’re fighting for.
Nigenai NogasanaiI won’t run, and I won’t let this chance go.
Mada Minu Jibun OTo find the person I haven’t seen yet,
Sagashi Ni IkundaI’m going out on a search.
I’m Fighting With A Stranger Right NowI’m fighting with a stranger right now.
The Battles With A StrangerThese battles with a stranger
Got Me Deep In Dangerhave put me in deep danger.
KojiakeroI’ll break it wide open,
Koeteku Destinyand surpass my own destiny.
Running With The StrangerRunning with the stranger,
I Am My Own SaviorI am my own savior.
TachimukaoI’ll stand my ground,
Ashita O Tsukamunda Oh Yeahand I’ll seize tomorrow, oh yeah.
Ima Miageru SunriseLooking up at the sunrise now,
Tojiru Koto Nai My EyesI won’t ever close my eyes.
I Can Fight It Fight It Fight It OutI can fight it, fight it, fight it out.
We’ll Fight It All OutWe’ll fight it all out.
Ima Miageru SunriseLooking up at the sunrise now,
Tojiru Koto Nai My EyesI won’t ever close my eyes.
I Can Fight It Fight It Fight It OutI can fight it, fight it, fight it out.
I’m Fighting With The Stranger Right NowI’m fighting with the stranger right now.
One By One Ippo FumidashiTaking it step by step, one by one,
Who Dat One Who Could Dare Come Stop Mewho’s the one who’d dare to stop me?
Yoake Wa Sugu Soko NiThe dawn is just around the corner.
Hashirinuketa Sono Saki NiBeyond where I’ve run through,
Osoreru Koto Naku TryI’ll try without being afraid,
Tsuyosa Ni Kawatteiku Flyand fly as I turn it into strength.
The Mission Seemed Impossible ButThe mission seemed impossible, but
I’ll Break Through The ChainsI’ll break through the chains.
But I Know That We Are StrongBut I know that we’re strong,
We Won’t Ever Back Downwe won’t ever back down.
Shinjite Just Believe ItBelieve, just believe in it.
Subete KakaeteCarrying everything with me,
HashiridasundaI’m going to start running.
I’m Fighting With A Stranger Right NowI’m fighting with a stranger right now.
The Battles With A StrangerThe battles with a stranger,
Got Me Deep In Dangergot me deep in danger.
KojiakeroBreak it wide open,
Koeteku Destinyand overcome my destiny.
Running With The StrangerRunning with the stranger,
I Am My Own SaviorI’m my own savior.
TachimukaoI’ll stand up and face it,
Ashita O Tsukamunda Oh Yeahto seize tomorrow, oh yeah.
Heroes Never DieHeroes never die,
Nigeru Koto Naithere’s no running away.
That Moment Is Calling For You NowThat moment is calling for you now.
Yami O Koete BreakBreak through beyond the darkness,
Owaranai Our Racein our race that never ends.
Fighting With A StrangerFighting with a stranger.
The Battles With A StrangerThe battles with a stranger,
Got Me Deep In Dangergot me deep in danger.
KojiakeroBreak it wide open,
Koeteku Destinyand overcome my destiny.
Running With The StrangerRunning with the stranger,
I Am My Own SaviorI’m my own savior.
TachimukaoI’ll stand up and face it,
Ashita O Tsukamunda Oh Yeahto seize tomorrow, oh yeah.
Ima Miageru SunriseNow I look up at the sunrise,
Tojiru Koto Nai My Eyesand I won’t ever close my eyes.
I Can Fight It Fight It Fight It OutI can fight it, fight it, fight it out.
We’ll Fight It All OutWe’ll fight it all out.
Ima Miageru SunriseNow I look up at the sunrise,
Tojiru Koto Nai My Eyesand I won’t ever close my eyes.
I Can Fight It Fight It Fight It OutI can fight it, fight it, fight it out.
I’m Fighting With The Stranger Right NowI’m fighting with the ‘stranger’ right now.
STRANGER Music Video
The lyrics of ‘STRANGER’ explore self-empowerment and breaking free from fear. The track features IMP and is part of their album INVADER.