YOSHII LOVINSON was the stage name adopted by Kazuya Yoshii (吉井一哉) for his … Read Full Bio ↴YOSHII LOVINSON was the stage name adopted by Kazuya Yoshii (吉井一哉) for his solo career after his band The Yellow Monkey stopped performing together in January 2001. Starting in 2006, he has released his albums as Kazuya Yoshii (pronounced the same as his real name but written 吉井和哉 for luck). Under both names, he has scored hits on the Oricon charts in Japan.

Hate
YOSHII LOVINSON Lyrics

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母さんクリステルにそれとなく
話をして「すぐ帰る」って
ヘイ心配ないって
ヘイしっかりして
できるだけHAPPYを手にしてほしい
8才のお祝いに買ってもらった
ギターだけはどうか残しといて
ヘイ心配ないって

ヘイしっかりして
できるだけHAPPYを手にしてほしい
あの向こうあの向こう
あの向こうHATE

たとえ勝ったって負けだし
平和のうそつき
なんのためのこの闘争心
ヘイ心配ないって
ヘイしっかりして
できるだけHAPPYを手にしてほしい
油と角砂糖と札束と悪魔の
あの向こうあの向こうあの向こうへ

愛してるって伝えてくれ
いつもそばで見守ってるって
なぜ神は奪うくせに与えるのさ
でも信じていないと、、
いないと、、
みんなそうみんなそう
みんなそうみんなそう
みんなそうみんなそう、、、

太陽が照らすのは次の夢見ている目
悲しい目怒ってる目生きてる目

Overall Meaning

The song "HATE" by YOSHII LOVINSON starts off with the singer talking to his mother over the phone, assuring her that he will soon be back home. He asks her not to worry and to stay strong, and wishes to hold onto happiness as much as possible. He then mentions a guitar that he received as a present on his 8th birthday, which he wants to keep. Suddenly, he talks about "that other side," which he hates.

Next, the singer talks about how even if you win a battle, you still lose in the end. He mentions the lies of peace and wonders what the point of fighting is. He urges his listeners to stay strong and keep trying to find happiness. Then, he mentions "that other side" once again, referring to it as a place with oil, sand, sugar, and evil.

The song ends with the singer asking someone to tell him that they love him and that they are always watching over him, despite not fully believing in it. He repeats the phrase, "みんなそう" (minna sou) multiple times, which means, "everyone does."

Line by Line Meaning

母さんクリステルにそれとなく話をして「すぐ帰る」って
I talk to my mom named Kristel without giving her any indication and tell her that I'll be back soon

ヘイ心配ないって
Hey, don't worry

ヘイしっかりして
Hey, be strong

できるだけHAPPYを手にしてほしい
I want to have as much happiness as possible

8才のお祝いに買ってもらったギターだけはどうか残しといて
Please keep the guitar I got for my 8th birthday

あの向こうあの向こうあの向こうHATE
I hate everything beyond where I am now

たとえ勝ったって負けだし
Even if I win, I'll still lose

平和のうそつき
The illusion of peace

なんのためのこの闘争心
What is the purpose of this fighting spirit?

油と角砂糖と札束と悪魔のあの向こうあの向こうあの向こうへ
To the other side of oil, rock candy, money, and the devil

愛してるって伝えてくれ
Tell me you love me