Sunday, September 6, 2026

Shimizu Shota - Mermaid


"Mermaid"
2026.07.22
"Mermaid" [Single]

Mermaid

Lyrics & Composition: Shota Shimizu

I can't keep my eyes open
but I can't sleep at 4am
A mermaid tired of swimming
as if she's been chasing after someone
Crying as much as she's been playing

Just like when I was a kid
and acted tough, saying "I don't need it"
even though I'd always wanted it
I rejected my dreams and our future

Don't make promises you can't keep
Don't give me a kiss that leads nowhere

I just don't care anymore
I'm still in my pajamas
Let's go - anywhere
Far away - I just let it flow

Why are we even alive?
Beyond the starry sky
I thought, "What if someone's listening?"
and tried singing right now

Unable to be what I want to be
Unable to go where I want to go
If I sing, guided by your voice
that'll be my beacon
Is the reason I can't fit in well with this world
my fault?
I don't give a fuck

My last cigarette
If you want it, then you can smoke it
I'm fine
I've got friends and family I'm meeting today, too

Don't make a face like you understand
If you're going to do it, then love me properly

I just don't care anymore
I'm still in my pajamas
Let's go - anywhere
Far away - I just let it flow

Why are we even alive?
Beyond the starry sky
I thought, "What if someone's listening?"
and tried singing right now
Mermaid

Sakushi & Sakkyoku: Shota Shimizu

Nemutakute shikata nai noni
Nemurenai AM yoji
Dareka wo oikaketeru mitai ni
Oyogi tsukareta Mermaid
Hashaida bun dake naite

Zutto hoshikatta noni
Tsuyogatte "iranai" tte
Itta kodomo no koro mitai ni
Yume toka mirai toka kobanda

Dekinai yakusoku wo shinai de
Tsuzuki no nai kisu wo shinai de

Mou dou demo yoku natta yo
Heyagi no mama de sa
Ikou yo doko e demo
Tooku I just let it flow

Why are we even alive?
Hoshizora no mukou
Dareka ga kiitetara nante omotte
Utatte mita yo ima

Naritai mono ni narezu ni
Ikitai basho e ikezu ni
Kimi no koe wo tayori ni
Utaeba sore ga noroshi
Sekai ni umaku najimenai nowa
Jibun no sei?
I don't give a fuck

Saigo no tabako
Hoshii nara kimi ga sueba ii
Heiki da yo
Tomodachi mo kazoku mo kyou au hito mo iru kara

Wakatta you na kao wo shinai de
Douse nara chanto aishite

Mou dou demo yoku natta yo
Heyagi no mama de sa
Ikou yo doko e demo
Tooku I just let it flow

Why are we even alive?
Hoshizora no mukou
Dareka ga kiitetara nante omotte
Utatte mita yo ima
Mermaid

作詞・作曲:Shota Shimizu

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Mermaid

Lyrics & Composition: Shota Shimizu

I can't keep my eyes open
but I can't sleep at 4am
A mermaid tired of swimming
as if she's been chasing after someone
Crying as much as she's been playing

Just like when I was a kid
and acted tough, saying "I don't need it"
even though I'd always wanted it
I rejected my dreams and our future

Don't make promises you can't keep
Don't give me a kiss that leads nowhere

I just don't care anymore
I'm still in my pajamas
Let's go - anywhere
Far away - I just let it flow

Why are we even alive?
Beyond the starry sky
I thought, "What if someone's listening?"
and tried singing right now

Unable to be what I want to be
Unable to go where I want to go
If I sing, guided by your voice
that'll be my beacon
Is the reason I can't fit in well with this world
my fault?
I don't give a fuck

My last cigarette
If you want it, then you can smoke it
I'm fine
I've got friends and family I'm meeting today, too

Don't make a face like you understand
If you're going to do it, then love me properly

I just don't care anymore
I'm still in my pajamas
Let's go - anywhere
Far away - I just let it flow

Why are we even alive?
Beyond the starry sky
I thought, "What if someone's listening?"
and tried singing right now

Mermaid

Sakushi & Sakkyoku: Shota Shimizu

Nemutakute shikata nai noni
Nemurenai AM yoji
Dareka wo oikaketeru mitai ni
Oyogi tsukareta Mermaid
Hashaida bun dake naite

Zutto hoshikatta noni
Tsuyogatte "iranai" tte
Itta kodomo no koro mitai ni
Yume toka mirai toka kobanda

Dekinai yakusoku wo shinai de
Tsuzuki no nai kisu wo shinai de

Mou dou demo yoku natta yo
Heyagi no mama de sa
Ikou yo doko e demo
Tooku I just let it flow

Why are we even alive?
Hoshizora no mukou
Dareka ga kiitetara nante omotte
Utatte mita yo ima

Naritai mono ni narezu ni
Ikitai basho e ikezu ni
Kimi no koe wo tayori ni
Utaeba sore ga noroshi
Sekai ni umaku najimenai nowa
Jibun no sei?
I don't give a fuck

Saigo no tabako
Hoshii nara kimi ga sueba ii
Heiki da yo
Tomodachi mo kazoku mo kyou au hito mo iru kara

Wakatta you na kao wo shinai de
Douse nara chanto aishite

Mou dou demo yoku natta yo
Heyagi no mama de sa
Ikou yo doko e demo
Tooku I just let it flow

Why are we even alive?
Hoshizora no mukou
Dareka ga kiitetara nante omotte
Utatte mita yo ima







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