TRUE brings us ‘ToCoda,’ a heartfelt anthem about resilience and self-belief. The poet トミタカズキ and composer 唐沢美帆 mix introspective lyrics with a powerful melody. The song touches on the struggles of pushing forward, even when the world feels heavy.
Released: January 18, 2026
ToCoda
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ToCoda Lyrics English Translation by True
トミタカズキ writes about a heart covered in scabs, admitting it’s not pretty but stronger than most. The songwriter mentions a worn-out notebook and a piece of candy, symbols of perseverance and small comforts. The lyrics are a reminder to keep moving forward, no matter how hard it gets.
Umaku yarenaiI can’t seem to do things well,
Watashi no haato wa kasabuta bakari deand my heart is covered in nothing but scabs,
Oseji nimo kirei janaiso you couldn’t call it pretty, even to be polite.
Demo hitoichibai tsuyoku ugoku kodouBut this heartbeat of mine pulses stronger than anyone’s.
Sutte haite utau furueru kuuki wo sakuI breathe in, breathe out, and sing, tearing through the trembling air.
Koko wa watashi no sekai ichido shika nai sekaiThis is my world, a world that only happens once.
Kako ni nattara todokanai mono ni natte shimauIf it slips into the past, it will become something I can’t reach.
Baka ga tsuku hodo niSo honestly, almost to the point of foolishness,
Massugu ni shika ikirarenaiI don’t know how to live any way but straight ahead.
Sonna watashi no yume aishite agetai naAnd I want to try to love that dream of mine.
Mou iyada nigetai yamete shimaitaiI’ve thought ‘I hate this, I want to run, I want to quit’,
Nanjukkai mo omotta kedo mada koko ni iru yodozens of times over, but I’m still standing right here.
Furuboketa note bookA worn-out old notebook,
Hitotsubu no kyandiand a single piece of candy.
Ochiru ase nugutte kuretaSomeone was there to wipe away the sweat that fell.
Uketsuida mono wa mune no mannakaWhat I’ve inherited sits right in the center of my chest,
Omamori mitai furuitatasete kurerulike a protective charm that stirs up my courage.
Yagate watashi mo watasu hi ga kuru no deshou kaWill the day come when I’m the one passing it on?
Mirai to yoberu uchi ni te wo nobasouI’ll reach out my hand while there’s still a future to grasp.
Hora hibikeCome on, let it ring out!
Warawaretatte mo iiI don’t care if people laugh at me,
Wagamama to iwaretemo iiand I don’t mind if they call me selfish.
Tsumiagete kita mono shinjite agetai naI want to believe in everything I’ve built up so far.
Gamushara ni todoketa ano hi no arupejioLike that arpeggio I played so recklessly back then,
Nanbyakkai mo tsumuida negai mada koko ni ireruthe wish I’ve spun hundreds of times keeps me here.
Koko ni itai sou omoeruI can finally say that this is where I want to be.
Majime ni yarebaJust working hard
Mukuwareru sekai janaidoesn’t guarantee the world will reward you.
Chansu wa byoudou dakedo neEven if chances are supposed to be equal.
Hibike kyou to iu fureezuLet this phrase called ‘today’ resound,
Takuto ga michibiku hou hefollowing where the conductor’s baton leads.
Kyou made no kisekiThe path I’ve taken until today,
Zenbu tsunaganakuchaI have to connect it all together,
Ima wo utaouand sing for this very moment.
Baka ga tsuku hodo niSo honestly, almost to the point of foolishness,
Massugu ni shika ikirarenaiI just can’t live any other way but straight ahead.
Sonna watashi no yume itooshii merodiThat dream of mine is such a beloved melody.
Warawaretatte mo iiI don’t care if people laugh at me,
Wagamama to iwaretemo iiand I don’t mind if they call me selfish.
Tsumiagete kita mono shinjite agetai naI want to believe in everything I’ve built up so far.
Gamushara ni todoketa ano hi no arupejioLike that arpeggio I played so recklessly back then,
Nanbyakkai mo tsumuida negai hora watashi ni ikouwith the wishes I’ve spun hundreds of times, look, I’ll keep going as myself.
Rararara rarara ranrararaLa la la la, la la la, la la la la,
Ongaku ni koishite iruI’m simply in love with music,
Kimi ni sasagu ai no utaa love song dedicated to you.
Kikoeru deshou tsugi no merodiYou can hear it, can’t you? The next melody,
Hitotose meguru utaa song that cycles through the seasons.
ToCoda Music Video
If you want to understand ‘ToCoda,’ the lyrics emphasize the power of self-belief and moving forward. The chemistry between トミタカズキ and 唐沢美帆 makes the song inspiring and deeply personal.