Tiji Jojo delivers an honest reflection on his rise in White T-Shirt 2. The musician writes about his journey from struggle to success. Rocco Flame handles the music and helps pen the lyrics alongside Jojo.
Released: March 29, 2026
White T-Shirt 2
Tiji Jojo
White T-Shirt 2 Lyrics English Translation by Tiji Jojo
Jojo tells his story through specific memories and symbols. He notes his ‘white T-shirt’s blindingly bright, shining even more than VVS diamonds’ as a sign of lasting success. The songwriter mixes tales of old work clothes and studio nights with current luxury.
Mabushisugiru white T-shirtMy white T-shirt’s blindingly bright,
VVS ijou no kagayakishining even more than ‘VVS diamonds’.
Ima mo fresh de nai shimiI’m still fresh today without a single stain,
My white T-shirton my white T-shirt.
Tsumiageta kesshou kagayaki wa mashiteThe results I’ve built up are glowing brighter now,
Ano koro no enchou nan mo kawaranai zebut it’s just an extension of those days; nothing’s changed.
Tobihaneru suteeji Force 1 o haiteI’m jumping around the stage in my Air Force 1s,
Asemizu nagashite diamond o maitepouring out sweat and wearing my diamonds.
18 Boroboro no sagyougiAt eighteen, I wore tattered work clothes.
19 Sutajio asagaeriAt nineteen, I came home from the studio at dawn.
Seijinshiki tsuaa no aimaMy coming-of-age ceremony was squeezed between tour dates.
Baka mitai ni sakenda boringI screamed about how everything was boring like a fool.
Kane nante nai yo sono te ni waThere wasn’t any money in my hands back then.
Tada sake de yotteta KamataI was just getting drunk on liquor in Kamata.
Tsumetai te de maiteta dagusaI rolled ‘h#rb’ with cold hands,
White T-shirt de asonda 21and lived it up in a white T-shirt at twenty-one.
Nariagaru saichuuRight in the middle of my rise to the top,
Mucha mo shita daibuI even took some reckless stage dives.
Kizuitara raishuuBefore I knew it, by next week,
Budoukan ni tatsu 22I’ll be standing on the Budokan stage at twenty-two.
Atsuku naru saifuMy wallet’s getting thicker,
Samuku naru aitsubut that guy over there is getting cold.
Furimuite irannaiI don’t need to look back,
Fuan ga oshiyoseru south sideas anxiety washes over the south side.
Fresh janai asa demo shinbouEven on mornings when I don’t feel fresh, I endure.
Tada tsuyoku kitaeteru shinzouI’m just training my heart to be strong.
Zettai wasuretenai 1 dayI haven’t forgotten that one day,
Iya demo utawanakerya binboubecause if I don’t sing, even if I hate it, I’ll be poor.
Kore shika nai iranai doujouThis is all I have, so I don’t need your pity.
Shirokujichuu haitteta doujouI was in the studio ‘training hall’ all day and night.
Kono aijou o sosoida jouroI poured my love into it like a watering can,
Sabinai sutenresu fresh da kyou moand it won’t rust; it’s stainless and fresh again today.
Mabushisugiru white T-shirtMy white T-shirt’s blindingly bright,
VVS ijou no kagayakishining even more than ‘VVS diamonds’.
Ima mo fresh de nai shimiI’m still fresh today without a single stain,
My white T-shirton my white T-shirt.
Tsumiageta kesshou kagayaki wa mashiteThe results I’ve built up are glowing brighter now,
Ano koro no enchou nan mo kawaranai zebut it’s just an extension of those days; nothing’s changed.
Tobihaneru suteeji Force 1 o haiteI’m jumping around the stage in my Air Force 1s,
Asemizu nagashite diamond o maitepouring out sweat and wearing my diamonds.
Me ga sameru SOHO 10 jiI wake up in Soho at 10 AM.
Tsumetai kedo iya janai kuukiThe air’s cold, but I don’t mind it.
Four Seasons de kuu brunchEating brunch at the Four Seasons,
Youfuku de omotai Birkinwith a Birkin bag heavy from my clothes.
Ippai aru ga mada tannaiI’ve got plenty, but it’s still not enough.
Uber 47 bangaiTaking an Uber to 47th Street.
Genkin kazoe mata sanzaiCounting my cash then spending it all,
Window shopper ja owannaiI won’t end my journey as just a window shopper.
Hajiku eiichi zensekaiFlicking bills across the whole world,
Tabi ni deteru Friday nighttraveling far on a Friday night.
Gasu wa imadani kiretenaiMy gas hasn’t run out yet,
Bishonure demo sabitenaiand I’m not rusting, even when I’m soaking wet.
Takasugitemo yoretenaiEven at these heights, I haven’t worn out.
Toshitottatte wasuretenaiI haven’t forgotten a thing, even as I get older.
Kane nakute kaenee ishou oBack when I had no money for fancy outfits,
Gomakasu tame kita white T-shirtI wore a white T-shirt to fake the look.
Ima mo kiteru fresh na manmaI’m still wearing it, staying just as fresh.
Shiwa tsukezuni ki o tsuketendaI’m careful not to leave a single wrinkle.
Kore lifestyle iranai keisanThis is a lifestyle that doesn’t need calculations,
Mada kawarazu omaera no teibanand I’m still the same favorite for all of you.
Miruku mitaku fresh na Force 1My Force 1s are as fresh as milk,
Nannen tattemo iroaseneendathey won’t fade, no matter how many years pass.
Mabushisugiru white T-shirtThis white T-shirt is blindingly bright,
VVS ijou no kagayakishining even more than VVS diamonds.
Ima mo fresh de nai shimiIt’s still fresh without a single stain,
My white T-shirtmy white T-shirt.
Tsumiageta kesshou kagayaki wa mashiteThe success I’ve built up only shines brighter,
Ano koro no enchou nan mo kawaranai zeit’s just an extension of the old days, nothing’s changed.
Tobihaneru suteeji Force 1 o haiteJumping across the stage in my Force 1s,
Asemizu nagashite diamond o maitedripping with sweat while draped in diamonds.
White T-Shirt 2 Music Video
The meaning behind ‘White T-Shirt 2’ is staying true to yourself through life’s changes. Tiji Jojo stars in this track about a journey that values grit over glitz.