Upon its release, "New Genesis" peaked at number one on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 and Oricon Digital Singles Chart. The single also peaked at number 20 on the Billboard Global 200.
Background:
On June 8, the cast for the upcoming film, One Piece Film: Red was revealed. Amongst the cast, Ado was revealed as the singing voice actress for the character Uta while Kaori Nazuka reprised her role for Uta's non-singing parts. A single titled "New Genesis" was announced for release later that month, with lyrics and production by Yasutaka Nakata.
From August 7 to August 28, 2022, "New Genesis" also served as the opening theme for the animated television series, One Piece.
A synth-pop and electropop song, "New Genesis" features heavy usage of synthesizers. Nakata was asked by Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece, to create a "powerful song that symbolizes the birth of a new diva," as well as a song that matches the world of One Piece.
The song's title, "New Genesis", represents the ideal utopian world Uta, the female lead of the film, wanted to create.
New Genesis
Ado Lyrics
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世界中全部 変えてしまえば 変えてしまえば
ジャマモノ やなもの なんて消して
この世とメタモルフォーゼしようぜ
ミュージック キミが起こす マジック
目を閉じれば未来が開いて
この歌を歌うよ
Do you wanna play? リアルゲーム ギリギリ
綱渡りみたいな旋律 認めない戻れない忘れたい
夢の中に居させて I wanna be free
見えるよ新時代が 世界の向こうへ
さあ行くよ New World
新時代はこの未来だ
世界中全部 変えてしまえば 変えてしまえば
果てしない音楽がもっと届くように
夢は見ないわ キミが話した「ボクを信じて」
Ooh
あれこれいらないものは消して
リアルをカラフルに越えようぜ
ミュージック 今始まる ライジング
目をつぶりみんなで逃げようよ
今よりイイモノを見せてあげるよ
この歌を歌えば
Do you wanna play? リアルゲーム ギリギリ
綱渡りみたいな運命 認めない戻れない忘れたい
夢の中に居させて I wanna be free
見えるよ新時代が 世界の向こうへ
さあ行くよ New World
信じたいわ この未来を
世界中全部 変えてしまえば 変えてしまえば
果てしない音楽がもっと届くように
夢を見せるよ 夢を見せるよ 新時代だ
Ooh
新時代だ
The lyrics of Ado's song "New Genesis" convey a message of transformation, change, and hope for a better future. The first verse translates to "The new era is this future. If we change everything in the world, then let’s change it. Let's erase all the hindrances and transform with this world. The music you create does magic." The singer encourages the listeners to let go of the negative things and build a better world with the power of music. The second verse talks about the real-life game, where the melody is like tightrope stumbling, and you can't return or forget. However, the singer seeks refuge in dreams and the promise of a new world that is attainable by believing and changing everything.
In the chorus, the singer reiterates that the new era has arrived, where everything can be changed to enable music to reach beyond limits. She promises to show dreams and encourage everyone to believe and change everything to open up an endless possibility of a better life.
Line by Line Meaning
新時代はこの未来だ
The new era is this future.
世界中全部 変えてしまえば 変えてしまえば
If we change everything all over the world, we'll change everything.
ジャマモノ やなもの なんて消して
Eliminate anything and everything that gets in the way.
この世とメタモルフォーゼしようぜ
Let's metamorphose with this world.
ミュージック キミが起こす マジック
You bring magic to the music.
目を閉じれば未来が開いて
When you close your eyes, the future opens up.
いつまでも終わりが来ないようにって
So that the end never comes.
この歌を歌うよ
I'll sing this song.
Do you wanna play? リアルゲーム ギリギリ
Do you want to play? A real game on the edge.
綱渡りみたいな旋律 認めない戻れない忘れたい
A melody like walking on a tightrope, I can't accept it, I can't go back, I want to forget.
夢の中に居させて I wanna be free
Let me stay in a dream, I wanna be free.
見えるよ新時代が 世界の向こうへ
I can see the new era beyond the world.
さあ行くよ new world
All right, let's go to the new world.
果てしない音楽がもっと届くように
So that the endless music can reach even further.
夢は見ないわ キミが話した「ボクを信じて」
I'm not dreaming. You said, 'Believe in me.'
あれこれいらないものは消して
Get rid of anything unnecessary.
リアルをカラフルに越えようぜ
Let's exceed reality with color.
ミュージック 今始まる ライジング
The music is starting now, a rising.
目をつぶりみんなで逃げようよ
Close your eyes and let's all run away.
今よりイイモノを見せてあげるよ
I'll show you something even better than now.
この歌を歌えば
When I sing this song.
信じたいわ この未来を
I want to believe in this future.
夢を見せるよ 夢を見せるよ 新時代だ
I'll show you a dream, I'll show you a dream. It's a new era.
Ooh
Ooh
新時代だ
It's a new era.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Yasutaka Nakata
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Intro]
Shinjidai wa kono mirai da
Sekaijuu zenbu kaete shimaeba, kaete shimaeba
[Verse 1]
Jamamono, yanamono nante keshite
Kono yo to metamorufooze shiyouze
Myuujikku, kimi ga okosu majikku
[Verse 2]
Me wo tojireba mirai ga hiraite
Itsumademo owari ga konai you nitte
Kono uta wo utau yo
[Pre-Chorus]
Do you wanna play?
Riaru geemu, girigiri, tsuna watari mitaina senritsu
Mitomenai modorenai wasuretai, yume no naka ni isasete
I wanna be free
Mieruyo shinjidai ga sekai no mukou e
Saa iku yo, new world
[Chorus]
Shinjidai wa kono mirai da
Sekaijuu zenbu kaete shimaeba, kaete shimaeba
Hateshinai ongaku ga motto todoku you ni
Yume wa minai wa, kimi ga hanashita
"Boku wo shinjite"
[Interlude]
Ooh
[Verse 3]
Arеkore iranai mono wa keshite
Riaru wo karafuru ni koе youze
Myuujikku, ima hajimaru raijingu
[Verse 4]
Me wo tsuburi minna de nigeyou yo
Ima yori ii mono wo misete ageru yo
Kono uta wo utaeba
[Pre-Chorus]
Do you wanna play?
Riaru geemu, girigiri, tsuna watari mitaina unmei
Mitomenai modorenai wasuretai, yume no naka ni isasete
I wanna be free
Mieru yo shinjidai ga sekai no mukou e
Saa iku yo, new world
[Chorus]
Shinjitaiwa kono mirai wo
Sekaijuu zenbu kaete shimaeba, kaete shimaeba
Hateshinai ongaku ga motto todoku you ni
Yume wo miseru yo, yume wo miseru yo
Shinjidai da
[Interlude]
Ooh
[Outro]
Shinjidai da
@Chook181
Man seeing these UTA music videos after the movie just hits different now.
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All she wanted to do was sing and make people happy. But everytime she did, people got hurt. A genuinely tragic character.
@crunchyroll
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@roguewave4396
Picture in Picture still isn’t working on the IOS app
@roguewave4396
I can’t wait to hear Amalee’s cover of this song
@Emmahearts3
See the movie this Friday.
@jgp6703
already watched it today by myself :)
@tobias2287
Saw it yesterday in my local theater. Absolutely incredible film~!
@Mista_Cassla
Best song out of the whole franchise besides we are
@blizzyblazr
I love how Tot Musica has lines such as "this weeping and wailing has gone on far too long, nothing left but to yell", i feel like it encourages the rebellious spirit that is One Piece. I listen to it all the time
@tnjharris
Agreed
@jocker_6330
we go and over the top are better imo