会心の一撃 (Kaishin No Ichigeki) Lyrics (English Translation) – YOASOBI

[Intro]
Overwhelming and moving, surpassing ideals, perfect

[Verse 1]
“Whether you’re here or not makes no difference” — that’s your specialty,
A cruel little mantra of this world.
Right by my ear, endlessly repeating,
If you want to talk, show your face — right now.

[Verse 2]
After how many tens of thousands of regrets
Will I be able to surpass my own expectations?
If my heart had legs,
Would today’s destination have been different?

[Pre-Chorus]
Acceptance letters for job exams, rejection letters for “interesting” people
My heart is far away, running full speed
You’re probably gone already — “You don’t need me, right?”

[Chorus]
Overwhelming and moving, surpassing ideals, perfect
Fateful and adventurous, sometimes lyrical — the future versus
Average and blind, semi-eternally safe
Painless, scentless, harmless, a no-hit, no-run future, future, future

[Post-Chorus]
Lately, when have I ever (future)
(future) surprised myself?
Before I get away, quickly,
I’ll make you say you’ll follow me for life.

[Verse 3]
I auto-correct my own predictions
I don’t need any manuals, it’s enough as it is
Then which page did it say that on?
That “it can’t be helped, because it can’t be helped”?

[Chorus]
Overwhelming and moving, surpassing invincibility, perfect
Creative and instinctive, unprecedented — the world versus
Decadent and violent, tragic yet cruel
A world that’s rebellious because of discrimination, world

[Bridge]
Overwhelming and moving, surpassing ideals, perfect
Creative and instinctive, miraculous and happy
Decadent and violent, tragic yet cruel
Self-righteous and hedonistic, utterly intense, ah
World, world, world, world, world, world

[Chorus]
Overwhelming and moving, surpassing ideals, perfect
Fateful and adventurous, sometimes lyrical future, bye-bye
Creative and instinctive, artistic, surpassing happiness
Extra innings, 22nd round, two outs, bases loaded, down 3 points — a fearless smile
Fourth batter, blindfolded swing, first pitch — a game-changing grand slam of the future, future

[Outro]
Future