Butai ni Tatte Lyrics English Translation – YOASOBI

I chased my future self
It will soon disappear
Believing in our overlap
This is my future

What I chose
I knew from the beginning
It had to be this way
I didn’t want to lose to anyone
I kept running tirelessly
Day after day

In a world where wins and losses are clear
Liking something won’t let you survive
It’s not always about the results and achievements
I know that very well
But because I liked it, I didn’t give up
These passionate days
Lead to the desired outcome

Now, standing on the long-awaited stage
The pounding heartbeat, a sign of challenge
Imagined over and over
Exceeding any version of myself
Exhaling deeply
If I raise my gaze once again
Even the days covered in scabs
Seemed connected to the present moment
Yes, I’m standing
In front of the scenery I dreamed of

There were times when I stood still in absurdity
Others said whatever they wanted
I didn’t know why I was fighting
I became unsure
But in those moments, once again
I reached out somehow
Because you were there, fighting by my side

Standing on the stage I longed for
Reflecting on everything that happened so far
For every time, for every tear shed
I stood back up
Taking a deep breath and exhaling
Quietly lifting my gaze
I felt that every moment until now
Was not in vain
Yes, I’m standing now in the future I dreamed of

Now, standing on the long-awaited stage
The signal of the opening resounds
Imagined countless times
Overcoming any version of myself
Taking a deep breath and exhaling
Quietly lifting my gaze
I felt that every moment until now
Was not in vain
Yes, in the future I dreamed of
I’m standing here now

Yes, the future version of myself I innocently envisioned
Is already there
I’ve captured it firmly now