Kemi
Every song you love, understood.
Search any song in any language. Get the meaning of every line, with the cultural context behind it, synced to the music.
How Kemi works
- Find a song. Search by title or artist, or paste a YouTube link.
- Read every line in English. Kemi translates the lyrics line by line, keeping the original next to the translation.
- Understand what it means. Slang, idioms and cultural references are explained, not just swapped word for word, and many songs come with a plain-English summary.
Kemi is built for fans of Afrobeats, K-pop, Latin, Amapiano, anime and J-pop who want to know what they're actually singing along to.
Recently translated songs
- Eroina — Kid Yugiitalian → English
The song explores a toxic, obsessive, and destructive romantic relationship through intense metaphors comparing a lover's eyes to dangerous substances, natural disasters, and…
- TUKI TUKI — Kris R.spanish → English
This urban Latin song is an energetic, boasting track centered on street life, wealth, partying, and explicit romantic or sexual encounters. The lyrics feature boastful rhymes…
- Mama wir sind traurig — Symbagerman → English
The song is a deeply reflective and emotional exploration of personal growth, loss, and the harsh realities of life. The artist addresses his parents, pondering societal cruelty,…
- No Contesta — Ele A El Dominiospanish → English
The song explores themes of heartbreak, substance abuse, and the destructive lifestyle of a street-oriented protagonist trying to cope with a painful breakup. The narrator goes…
- Shotta’s. — Season 25english → English
The song portrays a gritty and confident lifestyle centered around club culture, making money, and dealing with disloyal relationships. The narrator expresses frustration over…
- Ne vale la pena — 22simbaitalian → English
The song reflects on a late-night romantic encounter that begins casually at a bar and evolves into an emotional connection. The artist explores themes of vulnerability, trust,…
- NUEVA YORK — Blessdspanish → English
This emotional reggaeton song tells the story of a heartbroken artist struggling with the absence of his former partner, who has traveled to New York without him. Overwhelmed by…
- Dichavate — Ya Ice Dilanspanish → English
The song is an intense, high-energy urban track centered around themes of intense physical attraction, street lifestyle, and raw romantic passion. The lyrics feature boastful…
- 4LIFE — Hamiltonspanish → English
The song is a passionate romantic anthem centered on deep infatuation, devotion, and intense physical and emotional connection. The artist expresses an overwhelming addiction to…
- UNA BABY EN SANTIAGO — Lil Naayspanish → English
This track explores a high-energy Dominican urban story about an upper-class girl drawn into street culture. Captivated by a dangerous, drug-fueled lifestyle, she leaves behind a…
- GAUNA SPORT — PAPKEgerman → English
The song explores the lifestyle, mindset, and survival tactics of a street-smart hustler or crook who operates outside the law. The artist details staying hidden from authorities,…
- Virgen — Adolescent’s Orquestaspanish → English
This song is a passionate romantic ballad offering comfort and reassurance to a woman who has been hurt by a past relationship. The singer steps in as a devoted protector and…
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Song translator FAQ
How do I translate a song to English?
Search for the song's title in the box at the top of this page, or paste a YouTube link. Kemi finds the lyrics and translates them line by line into English, so you can read what every line means.
Is this song translator free?
You can try it free. Your first songs cost nothing, and after the free songs you can top up with a small credit pack, starting at $1.
What languages can Kemi translate songs from?
Kemi translates songs from many languages into English. Popular ones include Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean, Hindi, Turkish, Zulu, Tagalog and Nigerian Pidgin, plus Yoruba and Igbo.
Does Kemi explain what a song means, or just translate the words?
Both. The translation focuses on meaning and cultural context, such as slang and idioms, and many song pages also include a short plain-English summary of what the song is about.