Koukotsu – Ieiri Leo

恍惚 (Koukotsu) – Ecstasy

from WE album.

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The sorrowful night passed
Its slight bitterness just right
Deceptive silence anchors
The sign reaching its final destination soon
Sins trickling down the window

Oh oh, same day, same place
I’m walkin’ on the wild side
Darkness playfully continues to dance

The endlessly repeating world in slow motion
Totally tangled in mistakes with you
Then, desiring that foolish slow motion again today
Just dreaming every night, every night, of crossing my form
My body

Affirming naked fingers
Body hidden by a cheap umbrella
Pulse beating with a contrary rightness
Its rhythm increasing
Sneer at this time of ecstasy, um um…

Oh oh, same day, same place
I’m walkin’ on the wild side
Darkness playfully continued calling to me

The same wind blows even at the end of the world
We’ve known that since the start
Where were you when I took a bite of the red fruit?
Hey, what did I learn when I left paradise with you?

The endlessly repeating world in slow motion
Totally tangled in mistakes with you
Then, desiring that foolish slow motion again today
Just dreaming every night, every night, of crossing my form
My body

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Brand New Tomorrow – Ieiri Leo

from WE album.

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On the way home, full of emptiness
The pretension of pride, of being a hero, all according to plan

On such nights, I always wish to listen
To your voice, the you who can be yourself, be honest

A good day
Was it a good day today?

I’m not sure
But I’ll make tomorrow sure

Someday, we’ll surely become flowers, blooming in full as we dream
It must be why we’re here today, from when we were that small
The number of petals scattered in divination as troubles and yearnings continued
Look, I must have been dreaming

Purely chasing after the value of our existence
We surround our bodies with immature thorns, dashing swiftly

We were alright that way, but so fragile
Broken thorns bent inwards, pricking ourselves

Dear God
Did I do well today?

There’s no answer
But tomorrow is calling me

That day, as I stared up at the nightsky and counted all the stars
They glittered again and again, as if winking at me
A poem noting my wishes, I tied it higher up than anyone else
Look, I was surely dreaming

Everyone will keep changing
Grasping, losing, remembering, forgetting, recalling
Stumbling, living

We’ll surely become flowers, blooming in full as we dream
It must be why we’re here today, from when we were that small
The number of petals scattered in divination as troubles and yearnings continued
Now, I can recall

Every time I looked up at the nightsky and counted all the stars
They glittered again and again, as if winking at me
A poem noting my wishes is tied to a brand new tomorrow
Yes, to a brand new tomorrow

To a brand new tomorrow

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Watashi no uta – Ieiri Leo

わたしの歌 (Watashi no uta) – My song

from Bokutachi no mirai single.

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On the other side out the sunny window
I thought about the days we had walked through together
I’ll leave it all in this city
That voice, the tears, the warmth too

We’d always laughed at that scene
From that movie we watched together
If we can go back
I won’t say it, but we can’t, so I’ll wave

You taught me
That it’s possible to love, and to hate, so much
You are, you are

Looking up at the cloudless sky
I heard my new song

Do you remember? At that time
We shared the same world, the same words
Even the falling rain
Sounded like it was singing, as we smiled

We were so alike, but
Time passed, and the precious things began to change
For us, for us

A gentle wind blows
It’s alright, I’ll go my own way

Why
Did I become honest on the day when we chose separate futures?
You and me both

Dashing up this slope
I’ll hum my new song
Spring has visited this city
Lalala, spring is calling

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Bokutachi no mirai – Ieiri Leo

僕たちの未来 (Bokutachi no mirai) – Our future

from Bokutachi no mirai single.

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Where am I headed to?
I quietly asked the stars
The reason for starting this journey
The meaning of our meeting

Why are you crying?
We have the same eyes
You’re not alone, I can see you
Let’s search for the neverending song

A year later, no, even if many years later
To go to the place where stars aim for
Means a believing heart, a discovered smile
And having truly understood

Nameless light in this world
Like the connected constellations
We’re next to you
Surely, with a promise

A light that only we can see
No matter what kind of tomorrow awaits
The place where I reach with you
Is our future

Where did you come from?
Refusing the outstretched hands
Destroying for the sake of destroying, getting hurt
That was how we were

Nights where sorrow test us
You’re the only one I’ll never let go of
It’s ok if you don’t know of my tears
We’ll just walk on like this

The world is dreaming for you
Continuously calling your name
Look, after the rain
The stars twinkle silently

A light that only we can see
Even if we stumble today
We’ll reach out someday, this voice
Is our future

Where am I headed to?
I asked the stars again
It’s alright, we can do it
Let’s sing the neverending song

Nameless light in this world
Like the connected constellations
We’re next to you
Finally smiling together

A light that only we can see
No matter what kind of tomorrow awaits
The place where I reach with you
Is our future

That place
Is our future

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Shooter – Ieiri Leo

from Kimi ga kureta natsu single.

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The enigmatic shadow coils about me
I can’t move my body, can’t even breathe
Shooter　Shooter

Who is doing this? My fading consciousness asks
As I turn around, the one smiling at me is
Shooter　Shooter
Don’t make fun of me with that gaze

What is my sin? Returning
I’m a liar, teasing the two of us
Can’t stop, can’t deny this mood
Swindling Shooter

“Let’s play”, you invite shadily
Afterall, it’s a game studded with poker cards
Shooter　Shooter
Embrace me violently

A transient night dyes
My heart, floating in this moonlit night, goes wild
Can’t stop, can’t deny this mood
Swindling Shooter

A flower’s lifespan is too short
Wishing to dive in, I forgot myself

What is my sin? Returning
I’m a liar, teasing the two of us
Can’t stop, can’t deny this mood
Swindling Shooter

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Kimi ga kureta natsu – Ieiri Leo

君がくれた夏 (Kimi ga kureta natsu) – The summer you gave to me

from Kimi ga kureta natsu single.

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Within the future you drew out
I’m not there, neither is that era
Just a little more, the two of us, wounded
Searched for the continuation of dreams

I thought I could color things as I wished
Unable to find an answer
Even so, this world continues to spin

The summer you gave to me, I’ll never forget that miracle
oh, hiding these overflowing feelings in that setting sun
so, why…
I realized that it’s
true love true love

The wind flowing between the gaps of time
In a corner of the classroom
I was fascinated by your flowing bangs
As I fell in love with you

Days in which it felt like I was walking in the sky
Taking for granted that I could stay by your side
The future was always, yes, without doubt

The summer with you, I couldn’t speak of these feelings well
oh, why did our two hearts drift apart?
so, why…
Unable to reach out

It was too late when I noticed love’s trap
Twisting emotions craving for light, getting lost

Leaving behind unfulfilled wishes as they are

The summer you gave to me, I’ll never forget that miracle
oh, hiding these overflowing feelings in that setting sun
so, why…
I realized that it’s
true love true love

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Obake no namida – Ieiri Leo

オバケのなみだ (Obake no namida) – Ghost’s tears

from Hello To The World single.

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The canvas reflecting the other side of the future
What colored paints shall I paint it with?

Tell me the continuation of the dream I had last night
The story of soaring through the sky with allies of justice

Even if I get separated far away from you
I love you, I hope you won’t forget

What would I do if a ghost appeared?
You with the teasing smile
Maybe I would keep crying and laughing
Have taught me the meaning of happiness

That day’s promise, a pinky finger secret
The tiny warmth is still here right now

Wishing upon the falling star, it’s goodnight
I want to embrace you tighter like this

What would I do if a ghost appeared?
You with the teasing smile
Maybe I would keep crying and laughing
Have taught me the meaning of happiness

I called your name again and again
Searching for the door of truth
Always, hey, be with me
I don’t want to be left alone

What would I do if a ghost appeared?

What would I do if tears overflowed?
Precious things are just nearby
Just throw away those unattainable feelings
Layered memories, connected hands

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Hello To The World – Ieiri Leo

from Hello To The World single.

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Starting out from here, Fly high together

On this swaying morning bathed in light
I picked out new shoes
Shredding and throwing out the map I searched for
And letting my heart guide me

Any day, say oh yeah, I was lost, doubtful, a coward
Any day, say oh yeah, now, flowers have bloomed on this endless road

Hello to the world, open the door and straddle the wind
Hello to the world, I’ll go to the other end of today
Hello to the world, the breath of hope, just born
Hello to the world, starting out from here, Fly high together

So that the days I spent dreaming
Won’t be painted over by sorrow someday
I want to draw out a rainbow
With new colors I discovered on this long journey

Any day, say oh yeah, so that I won’t lose this transcient wish
Any day, say oh yeah, I’ve overcome nights of tears to reach the present

Hello to the world, reaching this hand out to the faraway sky
Hello to the world, changing the love I grasped into song
Hello to the world, let it echo strong and gentle
Hello to the world, starting out from here, Fly high together

Any day, say oh yeah, I was lost, doubtful, a coward
Any day, say oh yeah, I am here, breathing

Hello to the world, open the door and straddle the wind
Hello to the world, I’ll go to the other end of today
Hello to the world, the breath of hope, just born
Hello to the world, starting out from here, Fly high together

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Silly – Ieiri Leo

from Silly single.

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A love plagued with too many difficulties
The rain continues to fall today, as per usual
Between sighs, someone calls my name
Erasing the loneliness of days when we can’t meet
Rainy day oh Rainy day
Swallowed by the jarring waves

Oh It’s so silly
Wishing for something, wanting to reaffirm, I live on today
Oh It’s so silly
If I am being deceived, then I don’t need reality
Inescapable sorrow, Oh It’s so silly

During nights as we lay skin to skin, I pretend not to see
The scars of tears hidden beneath toughness
Hovering between sleeping and waking
I reaffirm the presence next to me
Rainy day oh Rainy day
Unable to truly become an adult

Oh It’s so silly
Wishing for salvation, wanting to be fulfilled, I live on today
Oh It’s so silly
If I can be forgiven, I just want to embrace this love
Even inescapable pain, Oh It’s so silly

A tomorrow without meaning, without anything
I pretend not to see, not to understand it
As I run away, So Silly
It’s ok to lose that which has no trembling sin
My warped feelings desire you

Oh It’s so silly
Wishing for something, wanting to reaffirm, I live on today
Oh It’s so silly
If I am being deceived, then I don’t need reality
Inescapable sorrow
Even wounds seem beloved now
Oh It’s so silly

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Chocolate – Ieiri Leo

チョコレート (Chokoreeto) – Chocolate

from Chocolate single.

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A message I want to deliver at 12 midnight
Unable to sleep, I change the position of the ribbon
So shy, even with your smile right before me
Will I be able to say it?
Please notice me…

Purely sweet chocolate chocolate
My feelings taken over by magic, I love you
Purely bitter chocolate chocolate
Love’s secret ingredient gently locked up in my heart
The number of tears, chocolate

An erased and forgotten message at the desk corner
Stretching shadows, at the ticket turngate, looking for your figure
Like a lost child at a corner of this city
These lost emotions
Please find me…

Purely sweet chocolate chocolate
Will the magic dissipate someday? I love you
Purely bitter chocolate chocolate
You are always smiling behind my closed eyelids
Just like that day, chocolate

Dashing through this unfamiliar scenery
Drifting through this place

Sweet and bitter chocolate chocolate

Purely sweet chocolate chocolate
If only sighs could break this curse, I love you
Purely bitter chocolate chocolate
The sunset printed a watermark on a letter addressed to you
So sorrowful, chocolate

Swaying in the wind, the red ribbon glittered
As it vanished into tomorrow on the other side of the sky

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