Introduction

Artist:Hayato Kagami(加賀美ハヤト)
Songname: LYCANTHROPE
Kagami Hayato is a virtual YouTuber affiliated with Nijisanji, and also the young president of the toy company “Kagami Industrial.” He decided to become a virtual YouTuber to promote his company’s toys. Known for his refreshing voice and humorous personality, he is referred to by fans as a “president-type” virtual YouTuber. During his live streams, he demonstrates extensive knowledge of subcultures, can engage in conversations with peers using internet memes, and is known for his excellent singing ability, having released original songs.

Regarding his work “LYCANTHROPE,” it is a song performed by Kagami Hayato, with a musical style that falls under Alternative / Heavy Metal / Rock. The song began digital distribution on major music platforms on November 1, 2024, including Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes Store, LINE MUSIC, Amazon Music Unlimited, and others. The lyrics of “LYCANTHROPE” express strong emotions and profound connotations, touching on themes of human frailty, suffering, desire, and eternity.

Lyrics Translation

Original Translation
1 There is no value in sorrow 1 There is no value in sorrow
2 2
3 Hey, if you don’t mind, come along with me for a 3 Hey, if you don’t mind, come along with me for a
4 fairy tale 4 fairy tale
5 5
6 All I have to thank you for is this 6 All I have to thank you for is this
7 7
8 Not for me, but it’s an exciting story for you. 8 Not for me, but it’s an exciting story for you.
9 All right? 9 All right?
10 10
11 I’ll enjoy you like that 11 I’ll enjoy you like that
12 12
13 It doesn’t start with “once upon a time.” 13 It doesn’t start with “once upon a time.”
14 14
15 So, run away as soon as you hear it 15 So, run away as soon as you hear it
16 16
17 This is what I call role-playing 17 This is what I call role-playing
18 18
19 If you’re so inclined 19 If you’re so inclined
20 20
21 Fuck me up 21 Fuck me up
22 22
23 抱き潰した嘘が 血を流すなら 23 If the lie that burgled
24 傅(かしず)いて舐れ 夜明けを 24 Dare
25 25
26 One day, the pig built a straw house next to the 26 One day, the pig built a straw house next to the
27 wolf’s house 27 wolf’s house
28 28
29 Ah Don’t be so hasty, I’m still writing 29 Ah Don’t be so hasty, I’m still writing
30 30
31 (Consideration for maximum happiness) 31 Consideration for maximum happiness
32 32
33 Let’s get messed up” the wolf said 33 Let’s get messed up” the wolf said
34 34
35 There is no limit to human weakness. So there is 35 There is no limit to human weakness. So there is
36 no limit to discomfort 36 no limit to discomfort
37 37
38 There is no limit to human weakness. So there is 38 There is no limit to human weakness. So there is
39 no limit to discomfort 39 no limit to discomfort
40 40
41 瞬くように交差した感傷とパノラマ 41 Blinking intersections and panoramas
42 知られたくないように 指這わせて 42 Crawl your finger so as not to be known
43 憐れみも痛みも 熱欲の灯も 43 Passion and pain
44 跪(ひざまず)き貪れ 永遠へと 44 Kneel
45 45
46 I can’t feel the feeling of stepping on an ant 46 I can’t feel the feeling of stepping on an ant
47 through the soles of my feet 47 through the soles of my feet
48 48
49 Disgusting, right? 49 Disgusting, right?
50 50
51 To love is not a sin, you said 51 To love is not a sin, you said
52 52
53 Look away from everything else 53 Look away from everything else
54 54
55 Inexplicably bored 55 Inexplicably bored
56 56
57 RISE! 57 RISE!
58 58
59 Don’t come here on a full moon night 59 Don’t come here on a full moon night
60 60
61 Don’t come here on a full moon night 61 Don’t come here on a full moon night
62 62
63 抱き潰した嘘が 血を流すから 63 Because the lie that burgled flows blood
64 放たれた叫びが 絶望を割くから 64 Because the released scream divides despair
65 歩き出した物語に続け 65 Continued story story
66 脆弱と夜に 惜別と陰に 66 Fragile and in the night
67 見下すように 罪照らした月光に。 67 To the crisp moonlight.

Meaning

The lyrics of “LYCANTHROPE” by Kagami Hayato are a metaphorical narrative that touches on themes of deception, human weakness, and the struggle between good and evil. It uses elements of role-playing and references to classic fairy tales, such as the Three Little Pigs, to create a dark and complex story that explores the depths of human emotion and desire. The song also includes warnings about the dangers of certain situations, like visiting on a full moon night, which could allude to the transformation of a werewolf. Overall, it’s a commentary on the human condition with a supernatural twist.

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