Wakeys shares ‘The Twelve Zodiac Song’ on their album The Wakey Show Song Album ORANGE. CHI-MEY and Sunny Writers draft the lyrics, while Yoshitaka Ishigaki prepares the music. The tune lists each zodiac animal with a bright ‘tra-la-la.’
Released: February 18, 2026
The Twelve Zodiac Song
Wakeys • From “The Wakey Show Song Album ORANGE”
The Wakey Show Song Album ORANGE’s The Twelve Zodiac Song Japanese Lyrics English Translation
CHI-MEY and Sunny Writers name Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, and all twelve signs. Their lyrics simply state ‘Singing ’bout the twelve zodiac signs, tra-la-la.’ The songwriters use repeated animal names to build a playful, game-like rhythm.
Juunishi no uta itte miyouLet’s give the Twelve Zodiac Song a try
Ne ushi tora uRat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit,
Tatsu mi uma hitsujiDragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep,
Saru tori inu iMonkey, Rooster, Dog, and Boar
Juunishi no utatta tatta takkataSinging ’bout the twelve zodiac signs, tra-la-la
Ne ushi tora uRat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit,
Tatsu mi uma hitsujiDragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep,
Saru tori inu iMonkey, Rooster, Dog, and Boar
Juunishi no utatta tatta takkataWe’re singing ’bout the twelve zodiac signs, tra-la-la
Hai hai sonde motteAll right, all right, and keep it moving
Ne ushi tora uRat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit,
Tatsu mi uma hitsujiDragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep,
Saru tori inu iMonkey, Rooster, Dog, and Boar
Juunishi no utatta tatta takkataJust singing ’bout the twelve zodiac signs, tra-la-la
Saa goissho niNow, let’s sing along together
Ne ushi tora uRat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit,
Tatsu mi uma hitsujiDragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep,
Saru tori inu iMonkey, Rooster, Dog, and Boar
Juunishi no utatta tatta takkataKeep singing ’bout the twelve zodiac signs, tra-la-la
Juunishi no utatta tatta takkata heiSinging ’bout the twelve zodiac signs, tra-la-la, hey!
The Twelve Zodiac Song Music Video
The lyrics of ‘The Twelve Zodiac Song’ celebrate the zodiac cycle through simple repetition. Wakeys perform this catchy tune in English.