世界はひとりじゃなかった (Never Was Alone in This World) — English translation

大槻マキ (Maki Otsuki) · japanese → English

What "世界はひとりじゃなかった (Never Was Alone in This World)" means

This song explores a journey of emotional healing and profound connection after a long period of isolation and harsh self-judgment. The narrator reflects on walking through a dull, lonely world where kindness felt unsafe and people seemed fragile. Despite past hardships and feelings of alienation, a persistent, joyful laugh acts like a guiding spell through the noise. Ultimately, the lyrics celebrate realizing that one was never truly alone, embracing deep emotional bonds, and finally learning to love oneself.

悪魔のレッテル貼り付けたまま
Walking around branded with the devil's own tag
モノクロの世界 チクタク歩いた
Ticking along through a drab monochrome world
優しさなんて毒入りのドロップ
Thinking kindness was nothing more than poisoned drops
触れたら消えちゃう ガラスの輪郭
With contours fragile as glass that vanish at a touch

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What does "世界はひとりじゃなかった (Never Was Alone in This World)" by 大槻マキ (Maki Otsuki) mean?

This song explores a journey of emotional healing and profound connection after a long period of isolation and harsh self-judgment. The narrator reflects on walking through a dull, lonely world where kindness felt unsafe and people seemed fragile. Despite past hardships and feelings of alienation, a persistent, joyful laugh acts like a guiding spell through the noise. Ultimately, the lyrics celebrate realizing that one was never truly alone, embracing deep emotional bonds, and finally learning to love oneself.

What language is "世界はひとりじゃなかった (Never Was Alone in This World)" sung in?

世界はひとりじゃなかった (Never Was Alone in This World) by 大槻マキ (Maki Otsuki) is sung in Japanese.

Is there an English translation of "世界はひとりじゃなかった (Never Was Alone in This World)"?

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