OSHIKIKEIGO brings a playful energy to ‘Uncool Step,’ a track from the album BOARDING PASS. The artist writes lyrics that mix humor and honesty, while collaborating with Masahito Komori and Randy Merrill to create the tune. The song blends a carefree attitude with a message about embracing imperfection.
Released: June 4, 2025
Uncool Step
Oshikikeigo • From “BOARDING PASS”
Lyricist
Oshikikeigo
Composer
Oshikikeigo, Masahito Komori, Randy Merrill
What is the meaning of Uncool Step Lyrics from BOARDING PASS?
OSHIKIKEIGO describes the joy of dancing with someone, even if the steps are clumsy. The lyrics mention ‘taking uncool steps, clapping with you,’ highlighting the fun in being yourself without worry. The song suggests that it’s okay to stumble as long as you keep moving forward.
Kuchizusamu nanimo nai dayHumming through an empty day
Uchikudaku tame te o toru feezuThe phase where we take hands to break it down
Koshi ni mawasu senaka ni mawasu teHands around the waist, hands around the back
Waraiau shirabetate no ruuruLaughing at the rules we’ve just made up
Ashi o fumi omiai sono kurikaeshiStepping on feet, sizing each other up, repeating it all,
Nanimo wakannaku nattewhen I don’t understand anything anymore,
Mou ii yait doesn’t matter now
Sou ima dake waYeah, just for right now
Dasame no suteppu dasame no suteppu fundeTaking uncool steps, taking uncool steps,
Anata to kurappu anata to kurappuclapping with you, clapping with you
Dasame no suteppu dasame no suteppu yureteSwaying in uncool steps, swaying in uncool steps,
Mou ima dake wajust for right now
Dasame no suteppu dasame no suteppu fundeTaking uncool steps, taking uncool steps,
Anata to kurappu anata to kurappuclapping with you, clapping with you
Tagai ni kurasshu tagai ni kurasshu shitai shitaiI want us to crash, I want us to crash into each other
Kuchi hateru shiwayose no dayDays of burden that just rot away
Tachimukau tame ashinami soroeteKeeping our pace so we can face it all
Mada tadotadoshikute mo ii yoIt’s fine if we’re still fumbling
Atoato tsukarete mo ii yoIt’s fine if we get tired later
Yatto yatto koko made kita kara‘Cause we’ve finally, finally made it this far
Mada tadotadoshikute mo ii yoIt’s fine if we’re still fumbling
Atoato tsukarete mo ii yoIt’s fine if we get tired later
Yatto yatto koko made kita n daWe’ve finally, finally made it this far
Dakara 3 2 1 goSo 3 2 1 go
Dasame no suteppu dasame no suteppu fundeTaking uncool steps, taking uncool steps,
Anata to kurappu anata to kurappuclapping with you, clapping with you
Dasame no suteppu dasame no suteppu yureteSwaying in uncool steps, swaying in uncool steps,
Mou ima dake wajust for right now
Dasame no suteppu dasame no suteppu fundeTaking uncool steps, taking uncool steps,
Anata to kurappu anata to kurappuclapping with you, clapping with you
Tagai ni kurasshu tagai ni kurasshu shitai shitaiI want us to crash, I want us to crash into each other
Hataraite odotteWorking and dancing
Hataraite odotteWorking and dancing
Hataraite odotte itaiI want to keep working and dancing
Hataraite yuraideWorking and swaying,
Tsutanakute kokete shimatte moeven if we’re clumsy and trip up,
Mada kono yoru wathis night is still here
Sou ima dake waYeah, just for right now
Mou korekara waNow, from here on
Dasame no suteppu dasame no suteppu fundeTaking uncool steps, taking uncool steps,
Anata to kurappu anata to kurappuclapping with you, clapping with you
Dasame no suteppu dasame no suteppu yureteSwaying in uncool steps, swaying in uncool steps,
Mou korekara wanow, from here on
Dasame no suteppu dasame no suteppu fundeTaking uncool steps, taking uncool steps,
Anata to kurappu anata to kurappuclapping with you, clapping with you
Tagai ni kurasshu tagai ni kurasshu shitai shitaiI want us to crash, I want us to crash into each other
The meaning behind ‘Uncool Step’ is about finding freedom in imperfection. OSHIKIKEIGO’s playful style makes this Japanese track a relatable anthem for anyone who’s ever felt awkward but kept going.
