King & Prince create a dreamy atmosphere in “this time” from their album STARRING. Kaito and UTA write tender lyrics about reluctant goodbyes. Nick Rives helps compose the nocturnal melody.
Released: December 24, 2025
this time
King | Prince • From “STARRING”
STARRING’s this time Japanese Lyrics English Translation
Kaito and UTA write about morning being far yet close, like two people. The lyricists describe a single second feeling like a dream that’s hard to melt away.
You And IYou and I.
You And I Under These StarsYou and I under these stars.
You And I Kakurenbo Shiteru SunYou and I, we’re playing ‘hide-and-seek’ with the sun.
Mada Tooi You De Chikai AsaThe morning seems far away, yet it’s so close,
Boku To Kimi Mitaijust like you and me.
‘Konya Mo Nemurenai’ Wa“I can’t sleep tonight either,”
Ienai Wais something I just can’t say.
A Dari Dari DariiAh, it’s so dull, so weary, so dull.
Yume De Aeta NaraIf only I could meet you in my dreams,
A Dari Dari Dariiah, it’s so dull, so weary, so dull.
Konna Yoru Wa SwipeOn a night like this, I’ll just swipe.
But This TimeBut this time,
This Timethis time.
Odorou Yo MidnightLet’s dance through the midnight,
Midnightmidnight.
Owaranai This TimeThis time won’t ever end,
This Timethis time.
Oyasumi Ni BaibaiSay goodbye to “goodnight,”
Have A Good Nighthave a good night.
This TimeThis time,
This Timethis time.
Odorou Yo MidnightLet’s dance through the midnight,
Midnightmidnight.
Owaranai This TimeThis time won’t ever end,
This Timethis time.
Oyasumi Ni BaibaiSay goodbye to “goodnight,”
Have A Good Nighthave a good night.
You And IYou and I.
You And I Kono MamaYou and I, just as we are.
You And I Mou Ii Kagen Ni Shinai ToYou and I, if we don’t snap out of it soon…
Tokenikui No Ichibyou GaThat single second, so hard to melt away,
Mohaya Yume Mitaiis already like a dream.
Kessen Wa Nanyoubi DaWhat day is the big showdown?
Che Shiranai WaTsk, I don’t even know.
Dari Dari DariiSo dull, so weary, so dull.
Dari Dari DariiSo dull, so weary, so dull.
Konna Yoru Wa SwipeOn a night like this, I’ll just swipe.
But This TimeBut this time,
This Timethis time.
Odorou Yo MidnightLet’s dance through the midnight,
Midnightmidnight.
Owaranai This TimeThis time won’t ever end,
This Timethis time.
Oyasumi Ni BaibaiSay goodbye to “goodnight,”
Have A Good Nighthave a good night.
This TimeThis time,
This Timethis time.
Odorou Yo MidnightLet’s dance through the midnight,
Midnightmidnight.
Owaranai This TimeThis time won’t ever end,
This Timethis time.
Oyasumi Ni BaibaiSay goodbye to “goodnight,”
Have A Good Nighthave a good night.
this time Music Video
The “this time” lyrics translation shows a desire to dance through midnight forever. King & Prince sing about saying goodbye to “goodnight” in this nocturnal piece.