DARMA GRAND PRIX Lyrics (English Translation) – ヨルシカ (Yorushika)

DARMA GRAND PRIX (English Translation) Lyrics Meaning

[Intro]
Counting and rhythm set the pace for the song.

[Verse 1]
The song talks about choices in life—whether to blame everyone else for our problems or to take responsibility ourselves. It questions whether we want to act like victims or pretend to apologize while hiding our own faults. It’s about deciding how we face the world each day.

[Verse 2]
It points out that blaming others might seem easier, but even when we try to prove we’re the worst off, it’s possible to move past that mindset. The singer shows confidence in navigating through life’s “unfortunate” dramas without getting stuck.

[Verse 3]
People’s tears and dramatic reactions are shown as popular but confusing. The singer wonders who these emotions are really for and questions whether they’re meaningful or just for show.

[Pre-Chorus]
The singer struggles to connect with strangers and feels drained by daily social interactions. Life feels tedious and unpleasant, like trying to swim in a dirty pool. They face a sense of monotony and emotional exhaustion every morning, questioning why they keep engaging with it.

[Chorus]
The song explores whether love and pride can last through hard times. It imagines a final showdown where whoever survives the chaos is considered the winner, reflecting both resilience and stubbornness.

[Verse 4]
The singer doesn’t care about being disliked, yet small, random events—like a dog barking—can deeply affect them. Life is messy, full of stress, boredom, and struggle. They feel the need to escape the pressures of society, like a reversed version of a childhood game, just trying to survive.

[Pre-Chorus]
Actions of people are often self-serving, even when they seem caring. The singer recognizes that everyone ultimately acts to satisfy their own desires, and while that can feel selfish, it’s also strangely impressive and human.

[Chorus]
The song explores small moments of connection and sacrifice. Even a single attempt at selfless love or compromise is valuable. The singer longs to try a pure act of giving without expecting anything in return.

[Interlude]
The repeated counting and rhythm reflect life’s patterns and cycles. It gives a feeling of motion and continuation, symbolizing how daily routines and struggles repeat, yet with small variations each time. The numbers create a structured but relentless pace, mirroring life’s ongoing challenges.

[Chorus]
Love and pride are tested against time and hardship. Survivors of life’s chaos are celebrated, with the “winners” often being those who were once victims or overlooked. Even as the singer faces disappearance or the end, there’s a sense of defiance and triumph, finding strength and humor in enduring until the last moment.