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My Translation of "KICK BACK" By Kenshi Yonezu (From "Chainsaw Man")

Ever since I watched Chainsaw Man in January, I fell in love with the intro song Kick Back. At the time, I really felt like all the English covers did not do this song justice, either not being lyrically deep enough or using awkward amounts of syllables. Since then, I have been working on my own Translation of the song. I've now gone through about 7 drafts trying to make the most creative, unique and fitting translation I can.

Warning: This does contain out of context spoilers for all of CSM part 1.

And without further ado, I hope you enjoy! :3

(Pre-verse)

You work, you die, a beautiful star You work, you die, a beautiful star You work, you die, a beautiful star You work, you die, a beautiful star

(Verse)

No queue for laundry, guess it’s my lucky day Stains of the past, through the glass, can be seen as I say bye-bye Shut it up shut it up, voices in my head Are calling, and won’t leave me alone Pulling on my chains, bringing me to pain as the world flows

(Pre-chorus)

It’s been written in the stars That “yours” and “mine” will be “ours” But if I can’t have your heart I’ll rip myself apart Hide in your coffin.

(Chorus)

Happy is what I will be But they won’t rest until they stop me If somehow I die in the pursuit of my dreams Hell will ring of harmonies If I loved you, how would you take that? Try escape, embrace or chase it My honey Maul me up, they can’t stop me Lock me up, they can’t stop me Chop me up, they can’t stop me Now what have I forgotten?

(Refrain)

You work, you die, a beautiful star You work, you die, a beautiful star You work, you die, a beautiful star You work, you die, a beautiful star

(Verse 2)

Another lost bit of cash on the lottery 4403, bad for me, I was close to the winning one “Rainy days never stay” give me your umbrella, See if that mindset stays I would give it back but I could never cope if the storm managed to break your face.

(Pre-chorus)

One day I’ll have a better life No ruckus, it will all be fine But thoughts, they try invade my mind Telling me that the world is not right So wait, I’ll break the lies Take your heart with me

(Chorus)

Lucky is what I will be But you won’t rest until you stop me If heaven only lets all the kind through its gates Hell will be my escape I loved you, cause you said I was real And I believed you My honey Drown me out, you can’t stop me Shoot me up, you can’t stop me Rip me out, you can’t stop me Wish I couldn’t remember

(Post-chorus)

Happy, lucky I feel the world shaking If I made the right choice Would that not be boring? Happy, lucky You see what I’m saying? So sweet Not enough, I will stop you Chop you up, I will stop you Sweat and blood, I will stop you Glad I forgot that something You work, you die, a beautiful star You work, you die, a beautiful star You work, you die, a beautiful star You work, you die, a beautiful star

(Laughing)

And that's it! I did a little cover for the song, but other than that, thank you for reading and I'd love feedback.

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