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Sakurazaka46’s ‘Nothing Special’ Lyrics Meaning – A Deeper Look
Sakurazaka46’s new song Nothing Special might seem like just another melancholic J-Pop track, but its lyrics hold a much deeper meaning. The song takes a reflective stance on life, expectations, and the quiet beauty of everyday moments.
English Translation of Sakurazaka46 ‘Nothing Special’
Another day again, bet there's nothing special
Even though there's nothing extraordinary here...
Always, bet there's nothing special
Everything is just as it should be
Yet, my world keeps spinning slowly
People can't help but have expectations
Thinking the world isn't such a bad place…
But optimists like that end up hurt
Even if you cry, the door won’t open
Even if my heart is shattered
I will never give up
The path towards my dreams
I will carve it out myself, towards the future…
Another day again, bet there's nothing special
Even though there's nothing extraordinary here...
Always, bet there's nothing special
Everything is just as it should be
Yet, my world keeps spinning slowly
I always want to stay calm
Even if the stars fall from the sky…
I'll act as if it’s nothing
Because no matter what happens, the wind just passes through
Being too cautious
Only leads to disappointment
Like trees reaching for the sky
Let’s entrust ourselves to nature
Casually, as if there's something else
This heart feels something meaningful
Someday, as if there's something else
Did I once raise my hand here?
Maybe what’s been dazzling all along was love
Sunrise, sunrise, sunrise
Soon, today’s sun will rise
Sunset, sunset, sunset
And it will set just as quickly
Starlight, starlight, starlight
Nothing rare about it
Anytime, again and again, everything repeats
More, more, more, that was hope
Another day again, bet there's nothing special
Even though there's nothing extraordinary here...
Always, bet there's nothing special
Everything is just as it should be
Casually, as if there's something else
This heart feels something meaningful
Someday, as if there's something else
Did I once raise my hand here?
Maybe what’s been dazzling all along was love
Even if nothing happens, that’s fine – Nothing special is okay.
Breaking Down the Meaning
At first glance, Nothing Special might seem like a song about mundane, everyday life, but it’s actually about learning to find peace in simplicity.
The lyrics convey a sense of realism—how people tend to build up expectations, only to be disappointed.
The line Even if you cry, the door won’t open hints at how life doesn’t always change just because we want it to.
But rather than being a song about hopelessness, it’s a quiet anthem of resilience.
The singer acknowledges that struggles exist, yet chooses to keep moving forward, carving out their own future.
This message is perfectly captured in I will carve it out myself, towards the future.
The imagery of the sun rising and setting repeatedly represents life’s unchanging nature.
While some may see this as monotonous, the song suggests that this cycle is a source of hope.
Just as the sun rises again, new chances and possibilities always come.
The repeated phrase Nothing special isn’t meant to be negative—it’s a reminder that life doesn’t always need grand moments to be meaningful.
The most dazzling thing might not be a major event, but something as simple as love, presence, and quiet perseverance.
With Nothing Special, Sakurazaka46 delivers a song that encourages listeners to embrace the ordinary, find strength in repetition, and appreciate the beauty of the everyday.