About the Song
“DARE ME” is a powerful and confident Japanese single released by IVE, showcasing the group’s evolving global artistry and emotional depth. Featured on the release DARE ME, the song was composed and arranged by TokyOdds, with lyrics written by MOMONADY and TokyOdds, blending expressive storytelling with refined production. The track delivers a message of self-belief, personal courage, and emotional empowerment, supported by its sleek arrangement and dynamic melodic progression. Through its confident tone and modern soundscape, “DARE ME” highlights IVE’s ability to inspire listeners while strengthening their international identity under Sony Music Labels Inc..
[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]
mou nigenai kore wa watashi no LIFE
donna mirai datte (datte)
so DARE ME (so DARE ME), oh
i won’t run away anymore, this is my LIFE
no matter what the future holds (holds)
so DARE ME, oh
dareka to kuraberu
hitsuyou mo nai daredatte ONLY ONE
afureru omoi wa chikara e (ooh)
to kawaru (to kawaru) ooh
there is no need to
compare myself to someone else, everyone is ONLY ONE
overflowing emotions turn into STRENGTH (ooh)
transforming (transforming) ooh
LET’S TRY it again (it again), a-again (a-again)
jibunjishin o (o) hitei shinaitte
kimetakara kagayakeru sono hi made
LET’S TRY it again (it again), a-again (a-again)
i decided not to deny MYSELF
until the day i can finally SHINE
damena jibun mo aishite
i know that i can SHINE again
saa hane o hirogete
DON’T BE (DON’T BE) afraid (afraid)
to make (to make) MISTAKES (MISTAKES)
keep trying, trying DAILY (DAILY)
just keep moving toward your DREAM, yeah
love even my imperfect self
i know that i can SHINE again
now, spread your wings
DON’T BE afraid
to make MISTAKES
keep trying, trying DAILY
JUST KEEP MOVING toward your DREAM, yeah
dare ni nani o iwaretatte yeah (yeah)
i L-O-V-E M-E, yes
BELIEVE ME, BELIEVE ME, JUST BE MYSELF
arinomama no watashi de ii no yeah (yeah)
i L-O-V-E M-E, yes
no matter what anyone says yeah (yeah)
i L-O-V-E M-E, yes
BELIEVE ME, believe me, just BE MYSELF
it’s okay to be just the way i am yeah (yeah)
i L-O-V-E M-E, yes
i don’t care hora mata tachiagatte
toomawari demo sukoshizutsu ni nattemo
susumitsuzukeru yo oh
i don’t care, look, i’ll get up again
even if it’s a detour, even if it’s bit by bit
i will keep moving FORWARD oh
damena jibun mo aishite (MYSELF)
i know that i can SHINE again
saa hane o hirogete (hane o hirogete)
DON’T BE (DON’T BE) afraid (afraid)
to make (to make) MISTAKES (ah)
keep trying, trying DAILY (DAILY)
just keep moving toward your DREAM
(yeah, you), yeah
love even my imperfect self (MYSELF)
i know that i can SHINE again
now, spread your wings (spread your wings)
DON’T BE afraid
to make MISTAKES (ah)
keep trying, trying DAILY
JUST KEEP MOVING toward your DREAM
(yeah, you), yeah
dare ni nani o iwaretatte yeah (yeah)
i L-O-V-E M-E, yes
BELIEVE ME, BELIEVE ME, JUST BE MYSELF (ah)
arinomama no watashi de ii no yeah (yeah)
i L-O-V-E M-E, yes
no matter what anyone says yeah (yeah)
i L-O-V-E M-E, yes
BELIEVE ME, believe me, just BE MYSELF (ah)
it’s okay to be just the way i am yeah (yeah)
i L-O-V-E M-E, yes
mou nigenai kore wa watashi no LIFE
i won’t run away anymore, this is my LIFE
The song conveys a powerful message of unwavering self-belief and the courage to embrace one’s imperfections. It encourages the listener to stop comparing themselves to others and to find inner strength within their own unique identity, ultimately promising to soaring high toward their dreams despite any failures.
