Inside of me
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Inner light transforms doubt into self-worth, revealing beauty, strength, and the courage to live truthfully.
Album
Release Date
July 17, 2024
Genre
J-pop / Pop
Label
Warner Music Japan
Composers / Lyricists
T-SK, ViiiV, Jonna Hall, Co-sho
Participating Members
Nayeon
Jeongyeon
Momo
Sana
Jihyo
Mina
Dahyun
Chaeyoung
Tzuyu
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[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]
English Translation
I feel the light inside my heart (Inside of me)
I feel the light inside my heart (Inside of me)
I feel the light inside my heart (Inside of me)
na-mi-da-ga to-ma-ra-na-i Midnights
dakedo I don’t know the reason why
so-re-de-mo do-u-ji-ni tsu-yo-sa-o shi-ru-no
dakedo I don’t know the reason why
so-re-de-mo do-u-ji-ni tsu-yo-sa-o shi-ru-no
Tears won’t stop Midnights
But I don’t know the reason why
Even so, at the same time, I know strength
But I don’t know the reason why
Even so, at the same time, I know strength
Yeah ko-re-ga ho-n-to-no myself
Yeah this is the real myself
ko-ko-ro-no u-tsu-ku-shi-sa-na-n-te do-u-se
da-re-no me-ni-mo u-tsu-ra-na-i ka-ra-tte
na-ge-ya-ri-ni-da-ke-wa No no no no no
da-re-no me-ni-mo u-tsu-ra-na-i ka-ra-tte
na-ge-ya-ri-ni-da-ke-wa No no no no no
The beauty of the heart, anyway
Doesn’t reflect in anyone’s eyes
But I won’t be careless No no no no no
Doesn’t reflect in anyone’s eyes
But I won’t be careless No no no no no
wa-ta-shi-no ko-ko-ro-wa da-ma-se-na-i
Yeah ki-zu-ke-ba start
It’s so bright
It’s so bright
Yeah ki-zu-ke-ba start
It’s so bright
It’s so bright
I can’t deceive my heart
Yeah if I realize, start
It’s so bright
It’s so bright
Yeah if I realize, start
It’s so bright
It’s so bright
ka-ga-ya-ku Like stars
Let’s light up my heart
Let’s light up my heart
Right now
Right now
Let’s light up my heart
Let’s light up my heart
Right now
Right now
Shining like stars
Let’s light up my heart
Right now
Right now
Let’s light up my heart
Right now
Right now
I know deep inside of me (Inside)
I know deep inside of me (Inside)
a-no ba-ra-no yo-u-ni (of me)
u-tsu-ku-shi-sa-da-ke-ja na-i-no-yo
I know deep inside of me (Inside)
a-no ba-ra-no yo-u-ni (of me)
u-tsu-ku-shi-sa-da-ke-ja na-i-no-yo
I know deep inside of me (Inside)
I know deep inside of me (Inside)
Like that rose (of me)
It’s not just beauty
I know deep inside of me (Inside)
Like that rose (of me)
It’s not just beauty
tsu-yo-sa-mo hi-me-te-i-ru-no
I know deep inside of me (Inside)
I know deep inside of me (Inside)
ki-ka-za-ra-na-i yo-u-ni (of me)
I know deep inside of me (Inside)
I know deep inside of me (Inside)
ki-ka-za-ra-na-i yo-u-ni (of me)
It also holds strength
I know deep inside of me (Inside)
I know deep inside of me (Inside)
So as not to dress up (of me)
I know deep inside of me (Inside)
I know deep inside of me (Inside)
So as not to dress up (of me)
ko-ko-ro u-tsu-su-no-wa “shine”
I feel the light inside my heart
I feel the light inside my heart
I feel the light inside my heart
I feel the light inside my heart
What reflects the heart is “Shine”
I feel the light inside my heart
I feel the light inside my heart
I feel the light inside my heart
I feel the light inside my heart
ka-ga-mi-no na-ka-ni i-ma
ko-ta-e sa-ga-shi-te-ru-no Who am I (In my heart)
ka-wa-ri-yu-ku su-ga-ta-sa-e-mo
ko-ta-e sa-ga-shi-te-ru-no Who am I (In my heart)
ka-wa-ri-yu-ku su-ga-ta-sa-e-mo
In the mirror now
Searching for the answer Who am I (In my heart)
Even the changing figure
Searching for the answer Who am I (In my heart)
Even the changing figure
wa-ta-shi-na-n-da-ka-ra
So right now, watch me (whoa)
So right now watch me (whoa)
chu-u-i-shi-te Treat me (yeah)
So right now, watch me (whoa)
So right now watch me (whoa)
chu-u-i-shi-te Treat me (yeah)
Because it’s me
So right now, watch me (whoa)
Be careful and Treat me (yeah)
So right now, watch me (whoa)
Be careful and Treat me (yeah)
You should treat me right
You should treat me right
ka-chi-wa ji-bu-n-de ki-me-ru-wa
You should treat me right
ka-chi-wa ji-bu-n-de ki-me-ru-wa
You should treat me right
You should treat me right
I decide my own value
You should treat me right
I decide my own value
so-u da-re-mo be-tsu-be-tsu-no hi-ka-ri-de
te-ra-sa-re i-ki-ru su-be mo-to-me-te
i-ma-mo to-i-ka-ke-te-ru-no Yes or No
te-ra-sa-re i-ki-ru su-be mo-to-me-te
i-ma-mo to-i-ka-ke-te-ru-no Yes or No
Yes, everyone with different lights
Seeking the way to live illuminated
Even now questioning Yes or No
Seeking the way to live illuminated
Even now questioning Yes or No
u-so tsu-i-ta ma-ma-ja i-ra-re-na-i
na-n-do-de-mo Restart
That’s so fine
That’s so fine
na-n-do-de-mo Restart
That’s so fine
That’s so fine
Can’t stay with lies
Restart as many times as needed
That’s so fine
That’s so fine
Restart as many times as needed
That’s so fine
That’s so fine
ma-da-ma-da Not enough
Let’s light up my heart
Let’s light up my heart
Right now
Right now
Let’s light up my heart
Let’s light up my heart
Right now
Right now
Still not enough
Let’s light up my heart
Let’s light up my heart
Right now
Right now
Let’s light up my heart
Let’s light up my heart
Right now
Right now
I know deep inside of me (Inside)
I know deep inside of me (Inside)
a-no ba-ra-no yo-u-ni (of me)
u-tsu-ku-shi-sa-da-ke-ja na-i-no-yo
I know deep inside of me (Inside)
a-no ba-ra-no yo-u-ni (of me)
u-tsu-ku-shi-sa-da-ke-ja na-i-no-yo
I know deep inside of me (Inside)
I know deep inside of me (Inside)
Like that rose (of me)
It’s not just beauty
I know deep inside of me (Inside)
Like that rose (of me)
It’s not just beauty
tsu-yo-sa-mo hi-me-te-i-ru-no
I know deep inside of me (Inside)
I know deep inside of me (Inside)
ki-ka-za-ra-na-i yo-u-ni (of me)
I know deep inside of me (Inside)
I know deep inside of me (Inside)
ki-ka-za-ra-na-i yo-u-ni (of me)
It also holds strength
I know deep inside of me (Inside)
I know deep inside of me (Inside)
So as not to dress up (of me)
I know deep inside of me (Inside)
I know deep inside of me (Inside)
So as not to dress up (of me)
ko-ko-ro u-tsu-su-no-wa “shine”
I feel the light inside my heart
I feel the light inside my heart
I feel the light inside my heart
I feel the light inside my heart
What reflects the heart is “Shine”
I feel the light inside my heart
I feel the light inside my heart
I feel the light inside my heart
I feel the light inside my heart
I know it, I know it
I know it, I know it
Inside of me (side)
Inside of me (side)
I feel the light inside my heart (whoa)
I feel the light inside my heart (whoa)
I know it, I know it
Inside of me (side)
Inside of me (side)
I feel the light inside my heart (whoa)
I feel the light inside my heart (whoa)
I know it, I know it
I know it, I know it
Inside of me
Inside of me
La la la light my heart (yeah yeah)
La la la light my heart (yeah yeah)
I know it, I know it
Inside of me
Inside of me
La la la light my heart (yeah yeah)
La la la light my heart (yeah yeah)
Light up!
Light up!
I feel the light inside my heart
I feel the light inside my heart
Let’s light up my heart
Let’s light up my heart
Light up!
I feel the light inside my heart
I feel the light inside my heart
Let’s light up my heart
Let’s light up my heart
Right now (I’m ready to light my way)
Right now (I’m ready to light my way)
Right now (I’m ready to light my way)
I know deep inside of me (Inside)
I know deep inside of me (Inside)
a-no ba-ra-no yo-u-ni (of me)
u-tsu-ku-shi-sa-da-ke-ja na-i-no-yo
I know deep inside of me (Inside)
a-no ba-ra-no yo-u-ni (of me)
u-tsu-ku-shi-sa-da-ke-ja na-i-no-yo
I know deep inside of me (Inside)
I know deep inside of me (Inside)
Like that rose (of me)
It’s not just beauty
I know deep inside of me (Inside)
Like that rose (of me)
It’s not just beauty
tsu-yo-sa-mo hi-me-te-i-ru-no
I know deep inside of me (Inside)
I know deep inside of me (Inside)
ki-ka-za-ra-na-i yo-u-ni (of me)
I know deep inside of me (Inside)
I know deep inside of me (Inside)
ki-ka-za-ra-na-i yo-u-ni (of me)
It also holds strength
I know deep inside of me (Inside)
I know deep inside of me (Inside)
So as not to dress up (of me)
I know deep inside of me (Inside)
I know deep inside of me (Inside)
So as not to dress up (of me)
Baby, I know that ko-ko-ro u-tsu-su-no-wa “shine”
I feel the light inside my heart
I feel the light inside my heart
I feel the light inside my heart
I feel the light inside my heart
Baby, I know that what reflects the heart is “Shine”
I feel the light inside my heart
I feel the light inside my heart
I feel the light inside my heart
I feel the light inside my heart
🎵 Song Meaning & Interpretation
The lyrics trace a journey from unexplained tears and self-doubt toward the discovery of an inner light that cannot be hidden or defined by others. Like a rose, the speaker recognizes that true beauty contains both tenderness and strength, and that personal worth must come from within rather than from appearances or outside judgment. By accepting every changing version of herself and refusing to live behind a lie, she embraces inner strength, self-worth, and the courage to illuminate her own path.
