夜に駆ける (Yoru ni Kakeru) by YOASOBI: Pre Chorus + Chorus 1

💬 The phrase [いつだって] (itsu datte) means 'always' or 'anytime', reflecting a sense of continuity or constancy.

🇯🇵 In Japanese culture, punctuality and consistency are highly valued, making 'always' an important concept.

💬 Onomatopoeia like [チックタック] (chikku takku) is commonly used in Japanese to mimic sounds, similar to 'tick-tock' in English.

🇯🇵 Japanese lovesonomatopoeia to describe not just sounds but also feelings, actions, and even appearances.

💬 The verb [鳴る] (naru) means 'to ring' or 'to sound', often used for various types of sounds like phone rings or bells.

🇯🇵 Ringing or chiming sounds often symbolize the passage of time or a call to attention in Japanese culture.

💬 [何度] (nando) means 'how many times', and attaching [だって] emphasizes the idea of repetition or persistence.

🇯🇵 Patience and perseverance are key values in Japanese society, reflected in the phrase 'no matter how many times'.

💬 [触れる] (fureru) means 'to touch' and [心無い] (kokoronai) means 'heartless'. This phrase has an evocative impact.

🇯🇵 Words in Japanese can convey deep emotion or lack thereof; indirect communication is typical in Japanese culture.

💬 [うるさい] (urusai) means 'noisy' or 'loud', often used to describe something bothersome or unpleasant.

🇯🇵 Being a quiet society, Japanese people may use this word to subtly communicate that something is disruptive.