Alter Ego
今市隆二 Lyrics

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深い闇に覆われ消えていった光に雫
知っているよもう一人の僕を

生きている意味さえ無くして
孤独に立ち向かっている

涙を隠して心を隠して声届かない
Who am I 誰か教えてくれ

Where am I 僕はどこにいるの

いいよ泣いていなよ
そんなに無理をしないで
どこかから聞こえるよずっと

誰もが強がって弱さ隠して
日々を生きている
誰もが本当の自分のことを
愛せはしない

Who am I 誰かわかってるよ
Where am I 君はどこにいるの
Kiss on me is coming down, down, down
Kiss on me is coming down, down, down
Kiss on me is coming down, down, down
Kiss on me is coming down, down, down
Kiss on me is coming down, down, down
Kiss on me is coming down, down, down
Kiss on me is coming down, down, down
Kiss on me is coming down, down, down

Who am I 君はここにいるよ
Where am I 僕はここにいるよ

Kiss on me is coming down, down, down
Kiss on me is coming down, down, down
Kiss on me is coming down, down, down
Kiss on me is coming down, down, down
Kiss on me is coming down, down, down
Kiss on me is coming down, down, down

Kiss on me is coming down, down, down
Kiss on me is coming down, down, down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Alter Ego" by 今市隆二 depict a sense of darkness and a longing for identity and purpose. The opening lines suggest being enveloped by deep darkness and disappearing into a light that seems distant. The singer expresses awareness of another version of themselves, an alter ego, that they have come to know. They feel as though they have lost the meaning of living and are facing loneliness alone.

The lyrics further express the struggle to hide tears, conceal emotions, and a voice that goes unheard. The singer questions their own identity, asking others to enlighten them about who they are and where they are. The emotional weight of the song is evident as the singer encourages not forcing oneself and allows tears to flow. They convey a sense of hope by mentioning that somewhere, there is a voice that can be heard, indicating that they are not alone in their struggles.

The lyrics highlight the universal struggles of individuals pretending to be strong while concealing weakness, living each day without truly embracing their true selves, and lacking self-love. The repeated chorus at the end reinforces the desire to be recognized and understood by others.

Line by Line Meaning

深い闇に覆われ消えていった光に雫
Enveloped in a deep darkness, fading into drops of light

知っているよもう一人の僕を
I know, the other version of myself

生きている意味さえ無くして
Losing even the meaning of being alive

孤独に立ち向かっている
Fighting against loneliness

涙を隠して心を隠して声届かない
Hiding tears, hiding the heart, voice does not reach

Who am I 誰か教えてくれ
Who am I? Can someone tell me?

Where am I 僕はどこにいるの
Where am I? Where am I located?

いいよ泣いていなよ
It's okay, you don't have to cry

そんなに無理をしないで
Don't push yourself too hard

どこかから聞こえるよずっと
I can hear it from somewhere, always

誰もが強がって弱さ隠して
Everyone pretends to be strong, hiding their weaknesses