十戒 (Jukkai) (1984) Lyrics – Ado

十戒 (Jukkai) (1984) Lyrics Meaning

[Verse 1]
Acting cool but totally useless alone.

This part talks about someone who pretends to be confident or tough, but in reality, can’t handle anything by themselves. The speaker feels like she might’ve spoiled him too much, and now he’s using “kindness” as an excuse for being weak.

[Chorus]
Grow up or I’m done with your soft ways.

She’s saying she’s fed up. She’s tried to push him to change, but if he keeps living so timidly and can’t toughen up, she’s at her limit. He’s making her frustrated.

[Verse 2]
Saying “love” won’t fix your behavior.

Here, she points out how he’s quick to say “I love you” like that’ll solve things, but it doesn’t help. Every time she’s slightly nice, he takes advantage of it — and it’s getting on her nerves.

[Chorus]
Kindness isn’t enough. Boys today act too soft.

She’s not impressed by guys who just try to be nice but don’t show any strength. Everyone wants to show their emotions, but to her, it feels like they’re just being overly needy and childish. She’s not having it.

[Pre-Chorus]
Make it clear now, I’m out of patience.

She’s asking him to stop dragging things out. Things are tense, and she wants a clear answer or decision already. It’s frustrating her how uncertain everything feels.

[Chorus]
You’re hopeless, but if you really love me, prove it.
Otherwise, goodbye. I’m serious this time.
I’ve pushed you to act, now choose your path.
If you changed your weak ways, maybe I’d love you.
But right now, you just annoy me.

This part is like her final warning. She feels sad that he seems beyond saving, but if he truly loves her, he should show it by doing something real. If not, she’s ready to walk away. She’s not joking — and it’s clear his current self isn’t someone she can love, though she believes it could’ve been different.