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 | ||
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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.