舌打ち (Shitauchi) Lyrics (English Translation) – syudou

舌打ち (Shitauchi) (English Translation) Lyrics Meaning

[Verse 1]
The singer is frustrated with their partner’s careless and selfish behavior. They always claim to be busy but don’t take care of simple things, like cleaning up after themselves. They have a big ego despite their flaws, spending time drinking instead of focusing on the relationship. Meanwhile, the singer puts in effort to look good for them, only to feel ignored and disrespected. They want their partner to love them and treat them like someone special, rather than being distracted by others.

[Pre-Chorus]
The singer is overwhelmed with frustration. Their partner’s behavior is so annoying that it makes them want to cry or even throw their phone in anger. They don’t like feeling hurt, but if they don’t express their emotions, they feel like they might lose control.

[Chorus]
The relationship feels unbalanced because they can’t understand each other’s feelings. The partner goes through life without truly thinking about things, acting immature and irresponsible. The singer wonders if they will ever grow up and experience a deeper, more meaningful love. However, the singer admits that they are also childish in their own way. Despite all the problems, they still want to be with them.

[Verse 2]
The singer has their own way of thinking and values their friendships and seniors more than their partner’s opinion. They criticize their partner for being too obsessed with social media instead of real-life priorities. They suggest watching NHK (a Japanese public broadcaster) as a symbol of gaining knowledge and stability. They’re frustrated with the partner’s contradictory statements and unstable mindset. To emphasize their independence, they remind their partner that they earned the things they use, like the chair and phone, without their help.

[Pre-Chorus]
The singer feels like they’re reaching a breaking point and might act out in frustration. They don’t want to resort to violence, but logical conversations don’t seem to work with their partner. They feel stuck, unable to reason with them, and are beginning to lose patience.

[Chorus]
They still don’t understand their partner’s emotions, so they escape into alcohol as a coping mechanism. They feel disillusioned with morals and human nature in general. However, they believe that one day, they will mature and grow beyond this stage. They casually engage in habits like smoking and physical affection, but there’s no deep, passionate love left. Despite everything, when they reflect on their words and actions, they realize that their partner is still the most important person to them.

[Chorus]
The singer doesn’t fully understand their relationship or where it’s heading. Every day feels uncertain, but in a strange way, the chaos adds color to their life. They know they could live alone, but they still choose to stay with their partner. Their love is a mix of affection and resentment, yet it feels good in its own way. They believe that if they continue to love each other, they will eventually work through their struggles and grow into mature adults together.