NiziU presents ‘YOAKE’ from their album ‘New Emotion.’ Erik Lidbom, Julie Yu, and Mayu Wakisaka write lyrics while producing the tune. The performer brings a fresh perspective to morning themes.
Released: November 7, 2025
YOAKE
Niziu • From “New Emotion”
New Emotion’s YOAKE Japanese Lyrics English Translation
The lyricist describes a journey of self-discovery through dawn imagery. ‘Light is dawning’ marks a new beginning. The songwriter uses sunny spots and wings to symbolize personal growth.
Lalalala Light is dawningLalalala, light is dawning.
Lalalala Shining on meLalalala, it’s shining on me.
Yume no mukou no yoakeIt’s the dawn beyond my dreams.
Hidamari no youna nukumoriI felt a warmth just like a sunny spot,
Morau no ni naretetaand I’d gotten used to receiving it.
Sono ude no naka kara Fly outNow I’ll fly out from those arms.
Kimeta shunkanThe moment I made up my mind,
I had to learn to fallI had to learn to fall.
Toki niwa Rain toki niwa Sunny daysSometimes it’s rain, and sometimes it’s sunny days.
Karimono no hane janaiThese aren’t just borrowed wings.
Jibun no chikara de tobu koto tte So hardFlying on my own power is so hard,
Demo honnou de kanjiru nobut I can feel it in my instincts.
AlmostAlmost.
Dawn Dawn kawattekuDawn, dawn, everything’s changing.
Light Light iki nomu ViewLight, light, it’s a breathtaking view.
Souzou yori hiroi sekaiThis world is wider than I imagined.
Break the dawn dawnBreak the dawn, dawn.
Ima wo ikiru jibunThe me who’s living in the now,
Dakishimetai to omottaI wanted to hold myself close.
Come onCome on.
Lalalala Light is dawningLalalala, light is dawning.
Lalalala Shining on meLalalala, it’s shining on me.
Lalalala It’s a brand new day (Dawn dawn dawn)Lalalala, it’s a brand new day (Dawn, dawn, dawn).
Lalalala Light is dawningLalalala, light is dawning.
Lalalala Shining on meLalalala, it’s shining on me.
Yume no mukou no yoakeIt’s the dawn beyond my dreams.
Hontou wa sukoshi kowakatta shiHonestly, I was a little scared,
Kimi ga kureta subeteand everything you gave to me…
Jibun ni shite ageru no tte So hardtaking care of myself is so hard.
Demo koushite tobeteru yoBut look, I’m flying like this.
AlmostAlmost.
Dawn Dawn kawattekuDawn, dawn, everything’s changing.
Light Light iki nomu ViewLight, light, it’s a breathtaking view.
Souzou yori hiroi sekaiThis world is wider than I imagined.
Break the dawn dawnBreak the dawn, dawn.
Ima wo ikiru jibunThe me who’s living in the now,
Dakishimetai to omottaI wanted to hold myself close.
Come onCome on.
Lalalala lalalalaLalalala, lalalala.
Lalalala lalalalaLalalala, lalalala.
Lalalala lalalalala (Dawn dawn dawn)Lalalala, lalalala (Dawn, dawn, dawn).
Lalalala lalalalaLalalala, lalalala.
Lalalala lalalalaLalalala, lalalala.
Yume no mukou no yoakeIt’s the dawn beyond my dreams.
Between night and lightBetween night and light.
Mirai ga Over hereThe future is right over here.
Souzou koeruIt goes beyond my imagination,
Happening mo It’s all okeven when things happen, it’s all okay.
Ha Ha HaHa, ha, ha.
Look at the sky it’s stunningLook at the sky, it’s stunning.
Nani ga okitemo ExcitedNo matter what happens, I’m excited.
Just follow my heartI’ll just follow my heart.
Follow my heartFollow my heart.
AlrightAlright.
AlrightAlright.
AlrightAlright.
AlmostAlmost.
Dawn Dawn kawattekuDawn, dawn, everything’s changing.
Light Light iki nomu ViewLight, light, it’s a breathtaking view.
Souzou yori hiroi sekaiThis world is wider than I imagined.
Break the dawn dawnBreak the dawn, dawn.
Ima wo ikiru jibunThe me who’s living in the now,
Dakishimetai to omottaI wanted to hold myself close.
Come onCome on.
Lalalala Light is dawningLalalala, light is dawning.
Lalalala Shining on meLalalala, it’s shining on me.
Lalalala It’s a brand new day (Dawn dawn dawn)Lalalala, it’s a brand new day (Dawn, dawn, dawn).
Lalalala Light is dawningLalalala, light is dawning.
Lalalala Shining on meLalalala, it’s shining on me.
Yume no mukou no yoakeIt’s the dawn beyond my dreams.
YOAKE Music Video
‘YOAKE’ offers a message of transformation. The meaning behind ‘YOAKE’ is finding strength in new beginnings. The Japanese group invites listeners to embrace change and follow their hearts.