Hey Parents
Kero Kero Bonito Lyrics

No matter what you do there's something everyone shows
We all have traits that we've inherited from our parents, whether we like it or not.

We all inherit ourselves from a pair
Our genetic makeup and many of our behaviors and characteristics are passed down to us from our parents.

And if you never met them or you call them your friends
Even if you never knew your biological parents, you may have friends or other people in your life who act as parental figures.

One thing is certain, the tree never ends
The cycle of inheritance and family ties continues on and on throughout generations.

And though it's been a while since I first saw them
Even if you haven't seen your parents in a long time or don't have a close relationship with them, they still have an influence on you.

I still say
Regardless of any distance or disconnect, you may still reach out to your parents and maintain some connection.

Hey mom
Addressing the mother figure in a conversation.

How are you today?
Asking about the mother's well-being and showing concern.

Are you missing me?
Expressing a desire to be missed by the mother and indicating that both parties have a bond.

A lot?
Asking in a playful way if the mother misses the artist a great deal.

Yes I'm sticking to my bedtime
Reporting to the mother that the singer is sticking to a routine of going to bed at a regular time.

And I'm keeping very warm
Sharing with the mother that the artist is comfortable and taking care of themselves.

So hey dad
Addressing the father figure in a conversation.

Don't you worry now
Assuring the father that everything is okay and the singer does not need to be a source of concern for the father.

Cause I got it all worked out
Indicating that the singer has things under control and does not need to rely on the father for help.

But don't tell me
Asking the father not to reveal certain information or ask certain questions, perhaps indicating a desire for independence or privacy.

"did you keep my room?"
An example of a question the artist may not want the father to ask while they are away, indicating that the room may be changing or the artist may not be returning.

Cause I'm going oversea
Announcing that the singer will be leaving the country and implying that they may not be returning for some time or in the same form.

I sure don't know what's making me
Admitting uncertainty as to what is motivating the singer to leave and indicating that it may not be entirely rational or explainable.

What's part of the plan
Acknowledging that some aspects of the artist's decisions are premeditated and part of a larger scheme or intention.

But that's what happened
Accepting that the current situation is a result of past decisions and events, even if they are not always predictable or logical.

And I'm going back
Indicating that the artist plans to return to their home country or other location associated with family or cultural identity.

But now I'm here
Acknowledging that the singer is currently in a new or different location, perhaps indicating an experience of culture shock or disorientation.

I better go find something to do
Expressing a desire to be productive and engaged in activities, perhaps to avoid feeling lonely or lost in a new place.

Something I want to
Emphasizing the importance of personal choice and autonomy in selecting activities or pursuing passions.

So they can relax
Indicating that the singer wants their parents to feel at ease and not worry about them while they are away.

"Japanese verse"
A reference to an interlude in the song featuring Japanese lyrics.

Well I found my life has happened all before
Reflecting on past experiences and recognizing that they may have similarities or repetitions in the future.

Sometimes I realize
Admitting that the artist may not always have perfect self-awareness or perspective on their life.

Time's running out and I don't know what to
Feeling a sense of urgency or anxiety about the future, but not necessarily having a clear plan of action or direction.