Introduction
Artist：Sakurazaka46(櫻坂46)
Songname: Alter ego
Release date：2025/09/26
Lyrics：秋元康
Composed：youth case
“Alter ego” is the latest single from Japanese idol group Sakurazaka46. The song explores themes of hidden identity and inner strength, encouraging listeners to embrace their true selves. With powerful choreography and emotional vocals, it showcases the group’s evolving musical style. The track delivers an inspiring message about self-discovery and resilience.
Lyrics Translation
| Original (歌詞) | Translation | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ふと思って 髪を束ねてみたポニーテール | 1 | Hair tutorial ponytail video |
| 2 | 昨日までとちょっぴり違う私に気づいて | 2 | I noticed a little different until yesterday |
| 3 | そんなことを考えるタイプじゃなかったのに | 3 | Although it was not the type to think such a thing |
| 4 | あなたと出会って何だか(変わっちゃった) | 4 | I met you |
| 5 | 5 | ||
| 6 | ショーウインドウに 映っている自分 | 6 | In the window |
| 7 | 何だか恥ずかしいけど どうかな？ | 7 | I’m ashamed of something. |
| 8 | 私も知らない この人… | 8 | This person I don’t know… |
| 9 | 9 | ||
| 10 | Notice me！ | 10 | Notice me！ |
| 11 | 心の中には Alter ego！ | 11 | In the heart Alter ego！ |
| 12 | 恋すりゃ誰だって 絶対に | 12 | Everyone is absolutely love |
| 13 | もう一人の私が現れる Oh wow | 13 | Another I appear Oh wow |
| 14 | 14 | ||
| 15 | 本当の 気持ちが形になるんでしょう | 15 | I wonder what the true feeling becomes |
| 16 | 全然 違う性格だって 思ってたけど | 16 | I thought it was a very different character |
| 17 | 今 笑ってる私 Alter ego！ | 17 | I’m laughing now Alter ego！ |
| 18 | 18 | ||
| 19 | 見た目なんて気にしたことなんかなかったけど | 19 | I never thought I looked at it |
| 20 | なりふり構わずこっちを(見て欲しかった) | 20 | I wanted to see him |
| 21 | 21 | ||
| 22 | こんな気持ちになるなんて初めて | 22 | It is the first time to become such feelings |
| 23 | 誰でも経験することでしょう | 23 | Anyone will experience |
| 24 | 振り向かせたいの あなたを… | 24 | I want you to turn around… |
| 25 | 25 | ||
| 26 | Look at me！ | 26 | Look at me！ |
| 27 | ラテン語由来の Alter ego！ | 27 | Latin origin Alter ego！ |
| 28 | 読んでた本にあったフレーズ | 28 | A phrase in a Book |
| 29 | 今の私の気持ちそのもの Oh wow | 29 | My feelings now Oh wow |
| 30 | 30 | ||
| 31 | 今日まで 隠してた自分がそこにいる | 31 | I have been hiding until today |
| 32 | 素直に 心 曝(さら)け出すことっていけないこと？ | 32 | It is not necessary to take care of it. |
| 33 | むしろ快感なんだけど Alter ego！ | 33 | It’s rather pleasant Alter ego！ |
| 34 | 34 | ||
| 35 | 長い髪 解(ほど)いてもいい ポニーテールよ | 35 | Long tail pony tails |
| 36 | ラテン語由来の Alter ego！ | 36 | Latin origin Alter ego！ |
| 37 | 読んでた本にあったフレーズ | 37 | A phrase in a Book |
| 38 | 今の私の気持ちそのもの Oh wow | 38 | My feelings now Oh wow |
| 39 | 39 | ||
| 40 | Notice me！ | 40 | Notice me！ |
| 41 | 心の中には Alter ego！ | 41 | In the heart Alter ego！ |
| 42 | 恋すりゃ誰だって 絶対に | 42 | Everyone is absolutely love |
| 43 | もう一人の私が現れる Oh wow | 43 | Another I appear Oh wow |
| 44 | 44 | ||
| 45 | 本当の 気持ちが形になるんでしょう | 45 | I wonder what the true feeling becomes |
| 46 | 全然 違う性格だって 思ってたけど | 46 | I thought it was a very different character |
| 47 | 今 笑ってる私 Alter ego！ | 47 | I’m laughing now Alter ego！ |
| 48 | 48 | ||
| 49 | Uh | 49 | Uh |
| 50 | Alter ego！ | 50 | Alter ego！ |
Lyrics Meaning
Tried a ponytail, noticed a slightly different me; never thought this way before, but something changed after meeting you. My reflection in the shop window, a bit embarrassing, but what do you think? I don’t know this person… Notice me! There’s an Alter ego inside my heart; when in love, everyone has another self appearing. Oh wow. My true feelings take shape; I thought it was a completely different personality, but now I’m laughing, my Alter ego! I never cared about appearances, but I wanted you to look at me without pretense. It’s my first time feeling this way; everyone must experience it. I want to catch your attention… Look at me! Latin-derived Alter ego, a phrase from a book I read, it’s exactly how I feel now, Oh wow. The self I’ve been hiding until today is there; is it wrong to expose my heart honestly? Rather, it’s a thrill, my Alter ego! Even if I let down my long hair, it’s okay, ponytail. Latin-derived Alter ego, a phrase from a book I read, it’s exactly how I feel now, Oh wow. Notice me! There’s an Alter ego inside my heart; when in love, everyone has another self appearing. Oh wow. My true feelings take shape; I thought it was a completely different personality, but now I’m laughing, my Alter ego! Uh, Alter ego!