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SKE48 – Koko de ippatsu. Lyrics Meaning: It’s Time to Go All Out!

What does it feel like when your big break finally arrives? SKE48’s song “Koko de ippatsu” is a loud, proud anthem all about that one moment. It’s a track that grabs you by the shoulders and yells, “This is your shot, don’t mess it up!”

The Epic Story in SKE48’s “Koko de ippatsu”

This song isn’t just a bunch of lyrics; it’s a whole mini-movie playing in your head. It tells the story of two underdogs who have been working their tails off, waiting for their turn in the spotlight.

The Long, Hard Road

The song kicks off with the girls looking back. It hasn’t been easy. They’ve walked a super long path just to get to this point, and they’re giving themselves a little pat on the back for not quitting. You can totally picture them catching their breath, thinking about all the times they almost threw in the towel.

Tsuini watashi koko made yatte kita

I’ve finally made it this far
Chotto furikaette mo nagai michi
Even a quick look back shows a long road
Watashi ganbattanda erai zo
I worked so hard, I’m amazing

Nando akirameyō to omotta ka
How many times did I think of giving up?
Dakedo ha wo kuishibatte norikoeta
But I gritted my teeth and got through it

They’re basically their own hype-women here, and honestly, we love to see it. They acknowledge their own hard work, which is super important!

The Big Chance Is Here!

Then, the mood shifts. Suddenly, a massive opportunity drops right into their laps. This is it. The “Koko de ippatsu” moment, which basically means “Let’s give it one big shot, right here, right now!” It’s so huge they can barely believe it’s real.

Koko de ippatsu shōbu shiyō ka
Should we take a shot right here?
Yatto megutte kita ookina CHANSU da mon
It’s the huge chance that’s finally come around
Koko de ippatsu shōbu shiyō ka
Should we take a shot right here?

Moshi shippai shitatte ushinau mono nai yo
Even if we fail, we have nothing to lose

Their attitude is just perfect. They’re not scared of failing because, in their minds, they’ve got nothing to lose anyway. Everything up to this point was just a warm-up.

Go Get It, Aggressively

The song amps up the energy by using the phrase “gatsugatsu ikou,” which means to go for something aggressively or with a hungry spirit. It’s about not being shy or polite when your dream is on the line. If you hesitate, someone else will snatch that chance right from under you.

Kuraitsukunda gatsugatsu ikō
Let’s sink our teeth in, let’s go for it hungrily
Mae ni dete iku koto hazukashii koto ja nai

There’s nothing embarrassing about stepping forward
Moshi enryo shitetara CHANSU dareka no mono
If you hold back, the chance will belong to someone else

They’re shouting that it’s not embarrassing to be ambitious. You gotta fight for your spot!

The Core Narrative: Underdogs on the Attack

At its heart, “Koko de ippatsu” is the ultimate underdog story. It’s about people who have always been in the background, feeling overlooked and frustrated. Now that they have a sliver of a chance, they aren’t just going to take it—they’re going to devour it. The song is a declaration of war on mediocrity and waiting your turn.

The Takeaway: Make Your Own Luck

The message SKE48 is blasting through the speakers is powerful. Stop complaining and start doing. The song straight-up tells you to quit blaming bad luck or your circumstances. Your life is yours to live, so live it the way you want.

Un ga warui to ka
Saying you have bad luck or that
Megumaretenai to ka
You aren’t blessed with anything
Monku wo iu na yo
Don’t you complain!

It’s a massive dose of tough love. The song ends with a powerful reminder that if you don’t succeed, it’s not someone else’s fault. It’s a call to take full responsibility and give it everything you’ve got.

So, what do you think of this song? Does it get you fired up to chase after something? I’d love to hear your take on its message!

Lyrics: "Koko de ippatsu" by SKE48

SKE48 – Koko de ippatsu [Lyrics KANJI]

「だ～す～!
ついに私たちもここまでやって来たよ」
「つ～ま～!
がつがつ行けば、夢は叶うってことだよね」
「まだまだ。
こんなんじゃ満足できない」
「よっしゃ～」
「前に出よう」

ついに私ここまでやって来た
ちょっと振り返っても長い道
私頑張ったんだ偉いぞ

何度あきらめようと思ったか
だけど歯を食いしばって乗り越えた
自分(立派だ)
誉めてあげたいぜ(よくやった)

まさかこういう日が来るなんてね
何だか信じられないよね
瞼(まぶた)の奥じんじんと熱くなって来た(感激)

ここで一発勝負しようか
やっと巡って来た大きなチャンスだもん
ここで一発勝負しようか
もし失敗したって失うものないよ
手に入れたものなんて
今日までのおまけ

「つ～ま～!
2人のユニットだよ」
「だ～す～!
目立つって気持ちいいね!」

まるで期待されずにやって来た
悔しい思いばかり茨(いばら)の道
いつか見返してやると誓った

いつも目立たない場所だったけど
ちゃんと見てくれていた人サンキュー
苦労(少しは)
報われるもんだね(いつの日か)

どんな小さなきっかけだって

何かが始まるかもしれない
ため息なんかついていたら出世の妨げだ(気合いだ)

食らいつくんだガツガツ行こう
前に出て行くこと恥ずかしいことじゃない
食らいつくんだガツガツ行こう
もし遠慮してたらチャンス誰かのもの
自分にできることは
どんなこともやろう

「だ～す～!
あきらめないでよかったね」
「つ～ま～!
好きなことだからつらくなかったよね」

生きたいように生きればいい
たった一度の人生
やりたいようにやればいい
だって私の命だぜ

運が悪いとか
恵まれてないとか
文句を言うなよ

ここで一発勝負しようか
やっと巡って来た大きなチャンスだもん
ここで一発勝負しようか
もし失敗したって失うものないよ

食らいつくんだガツガツ行こう
前に出て行くこと恥ずかしいことじゃない
食らいつくんだガツガツ行こう
もし遠慮してたらチャンス誰かのもの
自分にできることは
どんなことも全部やってみよう!!

「他人(ひと)のせいにすんじゃね～よ」
「おまえが頑張ってないだけだろう!」
「心配するな」
「前に進んでる」
「がつがつ行こう～ぜ!」

ここで一発

SKE48 – Koko de ippatsu [Lyrics ROMAJI]

「Da~su~!
Tsui ni watashitachi mo koko made yatte kita yo」
「Tsu~ma~!
Gatsugatsu ikeba, yume wa kanau tte koto da yo ne」
「Madamada.
Konnan ja manzoku dekinai」
「Yossha~」
「Mae ni deyou」

Tsui ni watashi koko made yatte kita
Chotto furikaette mo nagai michi
Watashi ganbattan da erai zo

Nando akirameyou to omotta ka
Dakedo ha o kushibatte norikoeta
Jibun (rippa da)
Homete agetai ze (yoku yatta)

Masaka kou iu hi ga kuru nante ne
Nandaka shinjirarenai yo ne
Mabuta no oku jinjin to atsukukatte kita (kangeki)

Koko de ippatsu shoubu shiyou ka
Yatto megutte kita ookina chansu da mon
Koko de ippatsu shoubu shiyou ka
Moshi shippai shitatte ushinau mono nai yo
Te ni ireta mono nante
Kyou made no omake

「Tsu~ma~!
Futari no yunitto da yo」
「Da~su~!
Medatsu tte kimochi ii ne!」

Marude kitai sarezu ni yatte kita
Kuyashii omoi bakari ibara no michi
Itsuka mikaeshite yaru to chikatta

Itsumo medatanai basho datta kedo
Chanto mite kureteita hito sankyuu
Kurou (sukoshi wa)
Mukuwareru mon da ne (itsu no hi ka)

Donna chiisana kikkake datte

Nani ka ga hajimaru kamo shirenai
Tameiki nanka tsuite itara shusse no samatage da (kiai da)

Kuraitsukun da gatsugatsu ikou
Mae ni dete iku koto hazukashii koto ja nai
Kuraitsukun da gatsugatsu ikou
Moshi enryo shitetara chansu dareka no mono
Jibun ni dekiru koto wa
Donna koto mo yarou

「Da~su~!
Akiramenaide yokatta ne」
「Tsu~ma~!
Suki na koto dakara tsurakunakatta yo ne」

Ikitai you ni ikireba ii
Tatta ichido no jinsei
Yaritai you ni yareba ii
Datte watashi no inochi da ze

Un ga warui to ka
Megumaretenai to ka
Monku o iu na yo

Koko de ippatsu shoubu shiyou ka
Yatto megutte kita ookina chansu da mon
Koko de ippatsu shoubu shiyou ka
Moshi shippai shitatte ushinau mono nai yo

Kuraitsukun da gatsugatsu ikou
Mae ni dete iku koto hazukashii koto ja nai
Kuraitsukun da gatsugatsu ikou
Moshi enryo shitetara chansu dareka no mono
Jibun ni dekiru koto wa
Donna koto mo zenbu yatte miyou!!

「Hito no sei ni sun ja nee yo」
「Omae ga ganbattete nai dake darou!」
「Shinpai suru na」
「Mae ni susunderu」
「Gatsugatsu ikou~ ze!」

Koko de ippatsu

SKE48 – Koko de ippatsu [English translation]

“Dasu~!”
“We finally made it this far, you know!”
“Tsuma~!”
“If we go at it with all our might, our dreams will come true, right?”
“Not yet, not yet.”
“This isn’t enough to satisfy us!”
“Alright~!”
“Let’s step forward!”

I finally made it this far!
Even if I look back a little, it’s been a long road.
I worked so hard, I’m amazing!

How many times did I think about giving up?
But I gritted my teeth and overcame it!
Myself (You’re amazing!)
I want to praise myself (You did great!)

I never thought a day like this would come!
It’s kind of hard to believe, isn’t it?
Behind my eyelids, it’s tingling and getting warm (Such emotion!)

Shall we give it one big shot right here?
It’s a huge chance that finally came our way!
Shall we give it one big shot right here?
Even if we fail, there’s nothing to lose.
Everything we’ve gained so far…
Is just a bonus up until today!

“Tsuma~!”
“It’s a unit with just the two of us!”
“Dasu~!”
“It feels so good to stand out, doesn’t it?!”

We came here with hardly any expectations.
Only frustrating feelings, a thorny path.
I swore that someday, I’d show them all!

It was always a place where I didn’t stand out.
But to those who properly watched over me, thank you!
All the hard work (even a little bit of it)
It really pays off, doesn’t it? (Someday)

Even the smallest trigger…

Something might start!
If you’re just sighing, that’s going to hinder your success! (Time to give it your all!)

Let’s latch on and go for it aggressively!
Stepping forward isn’t something to be ashamed of.
Let’s latch on and go for it aggressively!
If you hold back, that chance will belong to someone else.
Anything I can do,
I’ll try anything!

“Dasu~!”
“It was good that we didn’t give up, wasn’t it?”
“Tsuma~!”
“It wasn’t tough because it’s something we love, right?”

You should live how you want to live.
It’s a life you only get once!
You should do what you want to do,
Because it’s my life, you know!

Don’t complain about
Having bad luck
Or not being blessed.

Shall we give it one big shot right here?
It’s a huge chance that finally came our way!
Shall we give it one big shot right here?
Even if we fail, there’s nothing to lose.

Let’s latch on and go for it aggressively!
Stepping forward isn’t something to be ashamed of.
Let’s latch on and go for it aggressively!
If you hold back, that chance will belong to someone else.
Anything I can do,
Let’s try absolutely everything!!

“Don’t go blaming others!”
“It’s probably just because you haven’t tried hard enough!”
“Don’t worry!”
“We’re moving forward!”
“Let’s go for it aggressively~!”

One shot right here!