Hoshimachi Suisei brings a bold energy to ‘Venus Bug,’ a track from her album SHINSEI MOKUROKU. Enon Kawatani writes the lyrics and composes the music, mixing introspective thoughts with an electrifying beat. The song dives into a personal story of transformation and self-belief.
Suisei sings about Shibuya at 5 AM, a moment where she feels she can reinvent herself. The performer mentions a glitch-like way of moving forward, symbolizing her unique path. One line stands out: ‘I won’t ever become a Cinderella, I’ll sing with magic that won’t ever break,’ showing her determination to stand strong on her own.
Shibuya 5 jiShibuya at 5 AM,
Watashi, ima dareka ni naresou na ki ga shita noI felt like I could become someone else right now,
Tsuyogari nante koete iku yoI’m gonna move past just acting tough.
Got you got you got youGot you, got you, got you,
Chakasarenai monogatariin this story that nobody can mock.
E? itsu no ma ni?Huh? Since when did this happen?
Kuchiguse ni nattaIt’s become my favorite phrase,
Susumikata ga bagumy way of moving forward is like a glitch.
Nomarenai hikari niIn the light that won’t swallow me whole,
Somaru yoI’m being dyed,
Mou supiido deat breakneck speed.
Douse agaru naraIf I’m gonna rise anyway,
Motto ue de utau dakeI’ll just sing from even higher up.
Shibuya 5 jiShibuya at 5 AM,
Watashi, ima dareka ni naresou na ki ga shita noI felt like I could become someone else right now,
Tsuyogari nante koete iku yoI’m gonna move past just acting tough.
Got you got you got youGot you, got you, got you,
Chakasarenai monogatariin this story that nobody can mock.
AMAOTO ga kokimiyoku tataku mado ni utsuru kao wo miteLooking at my reflection in the window while the rhythmic rain taps,
Utau imi ga ukandathe reason why I sing came to mind.
I bet you bet you bet youI bet you, bet you, bet you.
Nou ga haete ikuMy brain starts to evolve,
Ano hi kara zenshin wo kenjou shitaI’ve offered up my entire self since that day,
Watashi no monogatarifor the sake of my story.
NamidagumuEyes welling up with tears,
Sukoshi ganbarisugita watashi wo miteru hoshithe stars watch over me for pushing myself a bit too hard,
Dekisugita yoake ni tsutsumaretawrapped in a dawn that feels almost too perfect.
Shibuya 5 jiShibuya at 5 AM,
Watashi, ima dareka ni naresou na ki ga shita noI felt like I could become someone else right now,
Tsuyogari nante koete iku yoI’m gonna move past just acting tough.
Got you got you got youGot you, got you, got you,
Chakasarenai monogatariin this story that nobody can mock.
Shinderera ni wa naranaiI won’t ever become a Cinderella,
Tokenai mahou de utau waI’ll sing with magic that won’t ever break.
Daremo mukae ni konaiNo one’s coming to rescue me,
Tokai no mannaka debut here in the heart of the city,
The meaning of ‘Venus Bug’ is about self-discovery and resilience. The lyrics highlight the courage to embrace one’s story, with Hoshimachi Suisei delivering a powerful performance in Japanese.
