ケモノノハナミチ (Kemono no hanamichi) – The beast’s hanamichi
from Chérie! single.
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That’s not it! That’s not what I meant
A rhapsody of cutting back on my spirit and temper!
It’s real! Things are going great
Then suddenly, a guerrilla downpour
Thunder from the blue sky, what bustling activity
Innocent and pitiful, can’t be like that
A future plan I’ve casually drawn out
Includes a brighter, dazzling, admired life
But reality isn’t so optimistic
Incidents happen on the spot, wow~
(Don’t underestimate me~!!!)
Like a dream but not a dream, I pinch my cheek and awaken
“Oh yeah!”
Days full of bruises
Now only happens now, it’ll turn into the past if you blank out
“All right!”
Progress down the beast’s hanamichi
Look out, it’s trouble
Beautiful flowers have thorns
Look out, center field
The next opponent is yourself!
There are days when we want to cling to beautiful memories
But if we slow down and stop, even you will be devoured quickly
Coming here, I noticed for the first time
That ideals and reality are more different than I thought
But there’s no time to worry about other people’s paths
We have to look after ourselves! wow~
(Oh, don’t worry!)
Like a dream but not a dream, beware the lurking trap and survive
“Oh yeah!”
These severe numbers
I won’t lose! Won’t run away! A declaration of independence to the skies
“All right!”
Run along the beast’s hanamichi
The lone journey is a little discouraging
With scratches stinging with pain
But grit your teeth and endure it
Push your way through the thorny road
Even if your voice wavers, scream that you’re alive here!
“Oh yeah!”
Roar out to them!
Now only happens now, there’s no more time for complaints
“All right!”
Progress down the beast’s hanamichi
Become a strong woman!
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Misa’s note:
– In the last line, it is seen that the kemono or beast is referring to a woman.
– A hanamichi is a long, raised platform that runs from the back of the theater, through the audience, to connect with the main stage. Generally it is used for characters’ entrances and exits, though it can also be used for asides or scenes taking place apart from the main action.
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