The growing up train Lyrics English Translation – 櫻坂46 (Sakurazaka46)
Uploaded on Feb 13, 2026
"The growing up train Lyrics English Translation" is a Japanese track performed by Sakurazaka46 (櫻坂46), with lyrics written by Yasushi Akimoto (秋元康) and musical composition by APAZZI. Released on March 11, 2026, the song showcases the idol group's signature blend of youthful energy and emotional depth, characteristic of the Sakamichi Series legacy. The track delivers an uplifting, nostalgic quality that explores themes of growth and journey through melodic J-pop arrangements and heartfelt group vocals.
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Song Information
| Song | The growing up train | |
| Album | N/A (Single) | |
| Singer/Musician | Sakurazaka46, Yasushi Akimoto, APAZZI | |
| Lyricists | 秋元康 (Yasushi Akimoto) | |
| Label | N/A | |
| Language | Japanese |
The growing up train Lyrics
Lyricist:
秋元康 (Yasushi Akimoto)
{Intro}
Ah Oh Wow Oh
[Ah Oh Wow Oh]
Oh Wow Oh
[Oh Wow Oh]
{Verse 1}
Ah 空の色は (空の色は)
[Ah The Color Of The Sky (The Color Of The Sky)]
きっと 青だ (きっと 青だ)
[Surely It Is Blue (Surely It Is Blue)]
思い込んでいないか?
[Aren't You Just Convinced Of It?]
そう僕は思う (僕は思う)
[That Is What I Think (I Think)]
既成概念 (既成概念)
[Established Concepts (Established Concepts)]
信じていたもの疑え!
[Doubt The Things You Believed In!]
{Pre-Chorus}
ずっと隣にいるのに
[Even Though You Have Always Been By My Side]
(You’re In My Mind)
[(You’re In My Mind)]
ただの友達だと思っていたんだ
[I Thought We Were Just Friends]
{Chorus}
長いトンネル抜けて
[Exiting The Long Tunnel]
不意に眩しい 光が溢れる
[Suddenly Blinding Light Overflows]
青春はいつも
[Youth Is Always]
暗闇の中 手探りするものだろう
[Something You Grope For In The Darkness, Right]
そう思い通りにならない (ジレンマ)
[It Does Not Go As Planned (Dilemma)]
大人へのTracks 錆びつかないように
[So The Tracks To Adulthood Do Not Rust]
The Growing Up Train
[The Growing Up Train]
{Refrain}
Wow Wow
[Wow Wow]
Wow Wow
[Wow Wow]
{Verse 2}
Ah 夢を見ても (夢を見ても)
[Ah Even If I Dream (Even If I Dream)]
眠れなかった (眠れなかった)
[I Could Not Sleep (I Could Not Sleep)]
やりきれない夜明けよ
[Oh, Unbearable Dawn]
もう 手の届かない (手の届かない)
[Already Out Of Reach (Out Of Reach)]
星も消えて (星も消えて)
[The Stars Also Vanish (The Stars Also Vanish)]
希望という陽が昇る
[The Sun Called Hope Rises]
{Pre-Chorus}
なぜ 涙が溢れる?
[Why Do Tears Overflow?]
(So Suddenly)
[(So Suddenly)]
生きるって素晴らしい 君に教えられたよ
[You Taught Me That Living Is Wonderful]
{Chorus}
思い悩んだ日々も
[Even During The Days I Was Worried]
愚直なほど ただ走り続け
[Just Continuing To Run With Such Honesty]
立ち止まらなかった
[I Did Not Stop]
何をしても後悔だけ迫って来る
[No Matter What I Do, Only Regret Approaches]
すぐ 自信なくして彷徨う (彷徨う)
[Quickly Losing Confidence And Wandering (Wandering)]
僕が強くなるにはどうすればいいんだ?
[What Should I Do To Become Stronger?]
The Wisdom Train
[The Wisdom Train]
{Bridge}
人は誰も (On Their Path)
[Everyone (On Their Path)]
理由もなく (旅に出るよ)
[Goes On A Journey (Without A Reason)]
Great Journey
[Great Journey]
何を求めてる?
[What Are You Seeking?]
言い訳できないよ (行き先)
[I Cannot Make Excuses (Destination)]
若さとは無知なんだ (Let It Be)
[Youth Is Ignorance (Let It Be)]
突っ走れ
[Run At Full Speed]
{Refrain}
Wow Wow (Wow Wow)
[Wow Wow (Wow Wow)]
Wow Wow (Wow Wow)
[Wow Wow (Wow Wow)]
Wow Wow
[Wow Wow]
{Chorus}
どんなトンネル抜けても
[No Matter What Tunnel I Exit]
また近づく 孤独の時間だ
[It Is The Time Of Loneliness Approaching Again]
{Post-Chorus}
青春はいつも
[Youth Is Always]
暗闇の中 手探りするものだろう
[Something You Grope For In The Darkness, Right]
そう思い通りにならない (ジレンマ)
[It Does Not Go As Planned (Dilemma)]
大人へのTracks 錆びつかないように
[So The Tracks To Adulthood Do Not Rust]
The Growing Up Train
[The Growing Up Train]
{Refrain}
Wow Wow
[Wow Wow]
Wow Wow
[Wow Wow]
{Outro}
Uh Uh Uh Uh
[Uh Uh Uh Uh]
Uh Uh Uh
[Uh Uh Uh]
🎵 END OF LYRICS 🎵
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who sings "The growing up train"?
The song is performed by 櫻坂46 (Sakurazaka46), a Japanese idol group.
Who wrote the lyrics for "The growing up train"?
The lyrics were written by 秋元康 (Yasushi Akimoto).
Who composed and produced "The growing up train"?
The song was composed by APAZZI, with lyrics supervised by 秋元康 (Yasushi Akimoto).
Is "The growing up train" part of an album?
No, the song was released as a single.
When was "The growing up train" released?
The song was released on March 11, 2026.
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