灰とダイヤモンド (Hai to daiyamondo) – Ashes and diamond

from 5TH DIMENSION album.

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Where is this place?
What can I do here?
Why was I born?
My mind had gone totally blank
But I started to move

I should be progressing
But why
Is the scenery repeating itself?
But once I take a closer look, it’s somehow different
It’s surely changing

As we grow older
The road goes like a spiral
After soaring up high
(Draw out an ellipse)
I drop on deep down
(Don’t sink into the zig-zag)
As if I have wings

In order to fly higher than in the past
In order to clear the high jump
I go back, then run out
A ring of dawn light

In this world where everyone gathers with a theme
Even if all sound disappears
We should be able to say that we love this place
Even if we make mistakes again

These memories which I seem to have met
Before, if I could connect them up
I wish I had the words
(I know the truth)
To surpass those words
(To the next dimension)
A new way of doing things

A dream I see even after I’ve awoken
Decorates and sways my heart
I don’t need lots of precious things
Just love, tied with a ribbon

If we’re not together, we can never
Even imagine it again
As we collide, the miracle that’s here
Is not a coincidence, but has a wonderful meaning

Breaking the thin film
These wings have sprouted
Before a high wall, not knowing how to spread them
But I knew
To fly before doubt came
Leaving behind a burning mark
As I aimed for the next sky

On the other side where the fog has lifted
It’s not all beautiful here
But I won’t lose
No matter what strong winds or sand is thrown at me

In order to fly higher than in the past
In order to clear the high jump
I have reborn countless times
A samsara of dawn light

A diamond amidst the ashes
Can’t find anything but what’s real
In order to burn up this life
I live through the present with you

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from 5TH DIMENSION album.

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hey, gazing around the locker room
Keeping the tension, sitting down
On the pipe chairs, Momoiro Clover Z (Z!)
Body full-set before the show
Ever ready, full of spirit
But with trembling legs and faint-heartedness
Look, take a deep breath! If not we’ll burst into tears
Don’t get lost for eternity in that labyrinth
Echoing voices coming from the Coliseum
Let’s go to those who are waiting (OH YEAH!)
Howling to slip off the limiter
Goodbye to the past, off to the future again
5 people stepping into the light
Sweeping out the gloom, getting into position
Lifting our fists together with you
AH, with a fighting pose
GO AHEAD!
(Can’t lose out to despair)
Can’t end the fight without you
(Reserve that energy for attacks)
Spread our hands and embrace it

Your fingertips reaching out to us here
Fighting power
Even our brains are at full charge
Shine and we’ll be invincible

woo, floating in empty space for a second
A high kick to the end of the galaxy
Stamina like a tiger’s
Endless. Let’s pull through
This fight and smile
One, two, punch. It’s that easy
Jumping further than anyone else
Peace sign
Upper cut, don’t sink at the finish
Calorie cut, flat feelings
With all accumulated trainings, we’re
All falling in love
To the front, to the back, from flower to flower
Like flitting butterflies, granting dreams
Stabbing with the eighth YO, disappearing somewhere
There’s always an essential time
All-weather athletes
Leading the escape down the street
Beautiful skin, crazy everyday treat
Depending on the seasons, trick or treat
Come, when it comes to concerts, it’s this five!
Greatly increasing the speed as we drive
Before the mike, the highest style
Without any tricks, entering the highest climax
(Let’s make this the greatest scene)
We truly want you to witness today
(It’s perfect, your support)
Lift our chins and embrace it

It’s always hiding at the bottom of your heart
Fighting power
put your hands up!
Reach out to me, burst it and we’ll be invincible
Your fingertips reaching out to us here
Fighting power
Even our brains are at full charge
Shine and we’ll be invincible

Guarding the breakthrough with confidence
Continuous high-fives
Not even an ounce of losing spirit
We are the strongest
Running for everyone’s sakes
Defeating every enemy that comes
Standing in the ring with a
Peace sign
Wait a little more
Victory is coming soon
Wait
Wait
wait!

It’s always hiding at the bottom of your heart
Fighting power
put your hands up!
Reach out to me, burst it and we’ll be invincible
Your fingertips reaching out to us here
Fighting power
Even our brains are at full charge
Shine and we’ll be invincible

It’s always you who give me
Fighting power
But once the battle ends, I’ll give it back to you

Reaching to your heart, with a peace sign

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僕等のセンチュリー (Bokura no senchurii) – Our century

from Bokura no century single.

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Pumpkin carriage, glass slippers, hey! Listen! It’s not a lie
Daddy frog, grasshopper boss, it’s not delusions
I want to meet everyone soon, yes
This, this place is love’s planetarium

In the painting on the wall, a mermaid’s berth
An endless dance, as if wrought by strange magic
Aah, ding dong, ding dong dang dong

The stars are falling tonight, baby!
If this is a dream, don’t wake me up, baby! kiss me!
Sparkling grinding holy night!
Hey!
Let’s begin! Our! Century

Plants are sleeping, midnight trip, escaping from my room
The moonlight, with bare feet, lost in the woods
Finally finding the poison apple OH!
That’s, that’s a no-no! danger! danger!

The candy house from the fairytale poses sweet temptation
An endless song, as if wrought by enchanted magic
Aah, ding dong, ding dong dang dong

The stars are falling tonight, baby!
If this is a dream, don’t wake me up, baby! kiss me!
Sparkling grinding holy night!
Hey!
A curious winter! Wonderland

Jack of hearts
King of spades
Queen of diamonds
All waiting for someone to lead the way to peace
The clubs!
The guardian is here!

Peace! Love!

Ding dong

The stars are falling tonight, baby!
If this is a dream, don’t wake me up, baby! kiss me!
Sparkling grinding hold me tight!
Hey!
Let’s begin! Our! Century
Tonight! The world will become one!

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Performed by Ariyasu Momoka.

ありがとうのプレゼント (Arigatou no purezento) – Thank you present

from Battle and Romance album.

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If only I had the confidence to do it well, but I don’t
The chain of fruitless efforts brings down the rain

Please, just one more step. But even if you’d listen to me
The cold facing winds get in the way

Even if I become strong, what is essential
Is a whole lot of tears, full of negative factors

It’s alright, it’s alright, take a look around
Everyone is not alone
Thank you, that alone will change tomorrow
So I always want to say it with a smile

What is right? I don’t know anymore
Even though there’s not a single cloud in the sky

Even if I believe that dreams can come true
They are swallowed up and lost in the city’s noise

Winning and progressing may be difficult, but
My refusal to admit defeat links me to what’s next

Always, always, let’s face forward
Not down nor backward
That one step alone will change the future
So we need to move forward now

It’s alright, it’s alright, take a look around
Everyone is not alone
Thank you, that alone will change tomorrow
So I always want to say it with a smile
Forever, forever, I want to be here
I want to show you a dream
I want to send it out to you
Lots of thank yous that will change the future

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あの空へ向かって (Ano sora he mukatte) – Towards that sky

from Iriguchi no nai deguchi album.

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The bright big sun is always watching from above
Under the blue sky, I spend time together with you

Directing my smile at you, let’s hold hands

Towards a tomorrow sparkling with light, we progress on this road
As the gentle wind blows (always)
Towards a future overflowing with hope, we draw out a dream
Towards that sky

A sparkling dazzling light shines on my future
Heading for a shining tomorrow, moving forward step by step

Looking up at the sky with you, I remember that day

Towards a tomorrow sparkling with light, we step out
On the path of an endless dream (let’s jump out)
Towards a future overflowing with hope, we make flowers bloom
In your heart

If we move on while believing in hope, we can overcome any wall
Look, let’s face forward and start walking now

Towards a tomorrow sparkling with light, we progress on this road
As the gentle wind blows (always)
Towards a future overflowing with hope, we draw out a dream
Towards that sky

Towards a tomorrow sparkling with light, we progress on this road
As the gentle wind blows (always)
Towards a future overflowing with hope, we draw out a dream
Towards that sky, let’s fly

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Performed by Sasaki Ayaka.

あーりんは反抗期！ (Aarin wa hankouki!) – Aarin’s at a rebellious age!

from Momoclo★All Stars 2012 album.

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Sasaki! (Oi!) Sasaki! (Oi!)
Sasaki! (Oi!) Sasaki! (Oi!)
Sasaki! (Oi!) Sasaki! (Oi!)
Sasaki! (Oi!) Sasaki! (Oi!)

Stop calling Aarin Sasaki!
I’m Aarin, I’m Aarin
Stop calling Aarin Sasaki!
I’m Aarin, I’m Aarin

I’m Aarin, I’m Aarin
I’m Aarin, I’m Aarin

I love Mama
Mama loves Aarin too
She’s good at cooking
Her sewing’s perfect too ☆

(But) Please listen, why
(Is everyone) To my requests of simple things
The reply is always no, no, no

No taking of purikura
No going for karaoke
So many promises
I’ve listened to the freshman talk
So let me say this
I’ve had enough!

Rebel rebel rebellious age!
Aarin is finally at a rebellious age!
I’m not a child anymore
Even though I’m not an adult yet
Rebel rebel rebellious age!!
A high school student at a rebellious age!
Please Mama
Give me more, more, more
Freedom!

Hey Let me free! I’m fifteen.
Give me freedom! Right now!
Not child, not kid, Listen! My Mom!
I love you mom more than others.
But I can’ wait anymore
Not adult, but not a child
Bursting with frustration, this is the rebellious age!
Sasaki! (Oi!) Sasaki! (Oi!)
Sasaki! (Oi!) Sasaki! (Oi!)
TOKYO
Sasaki! (Oi!) Sasaki! (Oi!)
Sasaki! (Oi!) Sasaki! (Oi!)
AARIN

Everyone’s inviting me to take purikura, but
I’m the only one who has to reject them!?
As for karaoke, I’ve only ever been
With Shiorin!
You’ve said no reading of manga, but…
I’m already at breaking point!
I really really love Mama! But…
I want more freedom!
I want you to believe in Aarin more!
Are you listening? Mama!!!

No to that, no to this, no to that, no to everything
Why no? Is it for Aarin’s sake?
No no no no, don’t wanna don’t wanna don’t wanna don’t wanna!

Rebel rebel rebellious age!
Aarin is functioning at a rebellious age!
I want to be a child but
I want to become an adult too

Burg burg hamburger
Dessert pudding a la mode
All so delicious
So I’m getting into the bath with these today!

Sasaki! (Oi!) Sasaki! (Oi!)
Sasaki! (Oi!) Sasaki! (Oi!)
But I love Mama
Sasaki! (Oi!) Sasaki! (Oi!)
Sasaki! (Oi!) Sasaki! (Oi!)
But I love Mama

Stop calling Aarin Sasaki!
I’m Aarin, I’m Aarin
Stop calling Aarin Sasaki!
I’m Aarin, I’m Aarin

I’m Aarin

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Performed by Tamai Shiori.

…愛ですか? (…Ai desu ka?) – Is it love?

from Battle and Romance album.

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An unreachable place no matter how tall I try to stand
Just what is over there?

If we gently hold hands in the deserted school building
Will I see the answer?
When I sometimes lose my way and cry
Please somehow stay here and watch over me

My smaller hand in your larger one
Gaining warmth as happiness overflowed
I don’t know anything, so please tell me
This strong feeling I have for you… Is it love?

Still unreachable no matter how I stretch out my hands
But I want to know soon

We kissed in secret, not letting anyone find out
That was when I knew
When I mess up and become depressed
Send me a mail to cheer me up, just one word will do

My smaller body being held by the larger you
With the embrace, my heartbeat overflowed
This emotion I feel for you doesn’t feature in my lessons
Wanting to see you everyday… Is that wrong?

My smaller hand in your larger one
Gaining warmth as happiness overflowed
When I become an adult someday, I may change
But why do I still want to stay by you… Is it love?

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from Roudou sanka single.

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(Zukyun zukyun)

Thrilling, exhilarating, LOL
Rewarding good, punishing evil motions
Completely natural, touching masterpiece
A plain and simple story

I’ve erased away the path of escape
Clawed away the pathetic expression
This way or that, that’s not the problem
I’m really angry now!

Ever since I was born
I’ve carried a burden between my wings
Shall I let you take a peek at the cherry blossom storm
Dyed with love?

Can’t do it without resolution
Can’t protect anything

BIONIC CHERRY, let life
BIONIC CHERRY, bloom
BIONIC CHERRY
Living life to the fullest
The sun is shining on, tension up
Hah!

With all my efforts, Japan in full bloom
Rewarding good, punishing evil typhoon
Prologue and epilogue, decayed stomach
An innocent, naive heroine

Come, the time to awaken is here
What is your weapon?
Personally, that’s not enough
You need to polish it, it’s gone rusty!

Receiving soul
You’ve realized it, the first feeling of fear
To live like you’re dead
Smile more

Can’t leave it unfinished even once
Nothing will change

BIONIC CHERRY, let the storm
BIONIC CHERRY, burn up
BIONIC CHERRY
My path is relentless, decorated with flowers

Cherry, cherry-coloured lips
The newest mode, the tiny skirt is swaying

You were too naive, weren’t you?
Your soul had been torn away

I’ll make your heart go pit-a-pat
Flower petals fluttering down
Embrace this moment which will never come again

BIONIC CHERRY, let life
BIONIC CHERRY, bloom
BIONIC CHERRY
Living life to the fullest, the sun is shining on

Love in this hand
Lightning love
The end of love comes when
We know strong and pure love
In troubled everyday
No time to cry, tension up
Hah!

Thrilling, exhilarating, LOL
Rewarding good, punishing evil motions
Completely natural, touching masterpiece
A plain and simple story
Heroine
See you next week!

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五蘊 (Goun) – Five skandhas

from GOUNN single.

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I want to meet you, on a journey beyond forever
As impermament as things are, this will never change

Is this love klesha?
Can’t free myself from avarice
You don’t speak, but I know from divine power
As if we were together in a previous life, like karma

Days of tears from utter humiliation
These are the things I can’t forget
You’re cold, but really kind
I want to give chase, to this person who resembles me

A pile of ores I gathered with so, so much effort
Smashed to smithereens
Because I was lost
A hundred deceptive monsters, mocking, cackling, sneering

Real miracles are the retribution of good fate
But they aren’t miracles, but unknown power guided by something inside us
I always wish to meet you, with magical synchronicity
We are connected at the bottom of our souls
My swelling emotions on the palm of your hand

Smells like nectar

Sambhala, reckless, peerless
Cruel demons passing through this deplorable city
I’ll cleanse
The Amanojaku
Raging in my heart
A hundred charming demons

“I’m alright. I can do it on my own”
I want to be known at a distance
I don’t want to be a burden only now
I want to show off an unbreakable self

Even so, even so, I’m so attracted and charmed
Can I fly to the state of mind of love, without heaven or earth?
Questioning voices, taunting, smirking, laughing

I won’t name these scattered emotions anymore
Love, friendship, I overcome all, gain all
I want to meet you somewhere on the water lily path
We are connected at the bottom of our souls
I want to purify these roiling emotions

The end will come someday, that is what they call destiny
The prosperous must decay, but I refuse
I want
To be
Reborn as myself
Ah

Real miracles are the retribution of good fate
But they aren’t miracles, but unknown power guided by something inside us
To achieve recognition, I dived into the river of upheaval
For the mandala of all living creatures
I send out words of prayer and wishes

Filled with gratitude

Shangri-La, reckless, peerless
The cruel demons beckon, that is evil’s path
A beautiful entrance
With no exit
I won’t be fooled
A hundred charming demons

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