Mone Kamishiraishi (上白石萌音) born 27 January 1998, in Kagoshima, Kagoshima Pr… Read Full Bio ↴Mone Kamishiraishi (上白石萌音) born 27 January 1998, in Kagoshima, Kagoshima Prefecture) is a Japanese actress and singer.

Kamishiraishi spent one year in university. She is represented with Toho Entertainment. Kamishiraishi's music label is Pony Canyon. Her sister is actress/singer Moka Kamishiraishi (aka adieu).

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Mone Kamishiraishi Lyrics

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いつも他愛ないジョークは裏腹
肝心なところだけいつだって
控え目なはなうたに隠しています

どうにもこの街のスピードでわたしまだ素直に歩けないの
すり減った靴のかかとにさえ気づけないまま

ムーンライト差し込む窓辺でひとり

「静かだなあ」心揺れる

まっすぐになれないわたし
また言葉は寄り道
想ってるよ愛しいんだよ
独り言なら簡単なのに
忙しない人混みの中
今朝も探していたの
どうせなら100点のただひとことを
明日もきっと

ムーンライト映し出す胸の奥
「確かだなあ」窓を開ける

まっすぐになりたいわたし
まだ言葉は寄り道
わかってるよわかってるんだよ
独り言では終われないの
ほろ苦い夜風の中
今も探しているの

ただひとりあなただけ照らす言葉を
明日はきっと

Overall Meaning

The song ひとりごと by Mone Kamishiraishi is about a person who struggles to express their true feelings and thoughts to others. They tend to hide behind small talk and gentle songs, even when it counts. The fast pace of the city and the pressure to conform often overwhelms them, making them unable to walk confidently or even notice the worn-out heels of their shoes. The singer finds solace in being alone, basking in the moonlight and feeling their heart tremble with the silence. They know they can't be straight-forward with their words and often make detours, but they want the person they love to know how they feel. They search for the perfect word to say, hoping it will earn them a hundred points, but they acknowledge that it's not easy amid the busy and noisy crowds. The song ends with the singer still searching for the right word to shine upon their loved one, even on a bitter night wind.

The song encapsulates the struggle of many shy and introverted people who find it challenging to articulate their emotions honestly. They often seek refuge in solitary moments, hoping to find clarity and courage. The lyrics also highlight how modern society's fast pace and superficial interactions often reward those who can be quick-witted and charismatic, leaving the quieter and more contemplative types behind. The search for the "perfect" word also emphasizes the pressure people put on themselves to be flawless in their expressions and interactions.

Line by Line Meaning

いつも他愛ないジョークは裏腹
Despite always making silly jokes, they often hide their true thoughts and feelings.

肝心なところだけいつだって
They always keep their important thoughts and feelings to themselves.

控え目なはなうたに隠しています
They hide their true emotions behind their shy personality and gentle singing voice.

どうにもこの街のスピードでわたしまだ素直に歩けないの
They struggle to keep up with the fast pace of the city and it's hard for them to be true to themselves.

すり減った靴のかかとにさえ気づけないまま
They are so preoccupied with keeping up that they don't even notice how worn out their shoes are.

ムーンライト差し込む窓辺でひとり
Alone by the moonlit window.

「静かだなあ」心揺れる
Their heart trembles as they think about how quiet it is.

まっすぐになれないわたし
They struggle to be honest and true to themselves.

また言葉は寄り道
Their words always takes them on a detour rather than being straightforward.

想ってるよ愛しいんだよ
They think about the person they love and how much they mean to them.

独り言なら簡単なのに
They wish it were easy to express their feelings to themselves.