Shoot
関智一 Lyrics

The lyrics for “Shoot,” by 関智一 or Tomokazu Seki, contemplate the experiences of a fighter pushing themselves to their limit in order to reach a brighter, more hopeful future. The first verse portrays the singer as holding out hope for something better, symbolized by the image of a “StarLight” that shines far away. However, they feel like their dreams are falling apart too quickly to hold onto, leading them to give up in frustration. The singer is then approached by someone with an outstretched hand, who they feel like they hurt with their own weakness. From this point on, the singer feels like there’s nothing to talk about with those around them anymore, feeling like they are alone in their strength.

The second verse then demonstrates the extent of the singer’s power, as they are even able to turn their hatred into strength. Despite the fact that the person they’re fighting with is back-to-back with them, they feel like they are getting closer as they exchange glances that carry the potential for future understanding. The chorus then implores the listener to “shoot for the future” and move faster in order to reach a shining place filled with meteors and dreams. The singer wants to guard the brightness that they find there with someone they can rely on, and is willing to do everything it takes to do so.

The final verse speaks to the singer’s resilience, claiming that their strength is the only thing that can keep them alive, and is worth more than any idle words or comforts that they could be offered. The singer would rather keep running forward, leaving their warmth and everything else behind them, in order to reach that place that they imagine with their partner. This is more important than anything else in the world, as the two of them press on together, sharing a promise and their love for one another.