最近の俺は
カッコつけてばっかな曲を
書いてた
人に見せる前提で
仕事だからって
まだ売れてもないのに
いつかは海になれるように
借金の山も返せるように
死にたいけど
歌うよ
これ以上自分を卑下しなくていいよ
だって 俺は素晴らしい
きっと天才なんだ
って思い込んで
言い聞かせて
信じ込んでいこう
ちょっとの風じゃ 折れないように
そのままでいいよ
最近の俺は諦めてばっか
現実的な議論は
ほとんど無意味だって知ってるのに
ずっと 悩んでたんだ
苦しかったんだ
そんな自分に
やっと自分が
気付いてくれた
いつかは海になれるように
借金の山も返せるように
死にたいけど
歌うよ
これ以上の自分を想像できなくて
悩んで
生きる意味がない
そう思っちゃうけど
思い留まって
先延ばして
今日はもう寝よう
ちょっとの風で 折れそうだけど
時計の針は容赦なく 何の用意もできてない
俺を未来へと誘う
うまくいかないところで止まったままの俺時計は
いつ直るのだろうか
これ以上自分を卑下しなくていいよ
だって 俺は素晴らしい
きっと天才なんだ
って思い込んで
言い聞かせて
信じ込んでいこう
ちょっとの風じゃ 折れないように
そのままで 十分いいんだよ
- Lyricist
Kouichi Shiraki
- Composer
Kouichi Shiraki
- Co-Producer
Kodai Miwa
- Vocals
Kouichi Shiraki
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Tensai (Genius)
Kouichi Shiraki
Singer-songwriter Kouichi Shiraki's new single. This fifth release is the heartfelt ballad "Tensai(Genius)," offering solace to weary hearts.
Amid days that don't go as planned, at the bottom of a life filled with rejection, you might even lose sight of your own worth. But precisely because of such circumstances, you should at least acknowledge yourself. This song was created with that sentiment.
Kouichi Shiraki himself wrote the lyrics and composed this song about five years ago. At the time, he was severely struggling mentally as a working adult, battling depression. He wrote this song solely to comfort himself, never intending for anyone else to see it. However, when a second bout of depression struck later, he found profound solace in this very song. Amid days when he nearly lost even the will to live, he became strongly convinced that "this song could save others too." He resolved to release it, determined to deliver this music to those sharing similar feelings.
Created with the intent to embrace even his deeply self-critical self, this song was named "Tensai(Genius)"-a word diametrically opposed to the emotions he carried.
Frequently performed at her recent live shows, where it consistently elicits powerful responses like "my heart was saved," this song is finally released with the ultimate sound quality.
"Tensai(Genius)"-a life anthem sent to all who live in the modern world.
It will surely permeate deep into your heart.
Artist Profile
Kouichi Shiraki
Kouichi Shiraki, a singer-songwriter who performs with heartfelt vocals and accompaniment. He switches between guitar and piano depending on the song, delivering performances that are sometimes intense, sometimes sentimental. He first wrote lyrics and composed music in sixth grade. Bullying at school and his first love became catalysts, leading him to channel emotions he couldn't express elsewhere into his songs. In the fall of his second year of junior high, he enrolled in the prestigious training school, Music School Voice, which has produced artists like Ayaka, YUI, Leo Ieiri, and Vaundy. From there, he learned instruments, vocal training, and music theory from scratch. He began serious songwriting. His stockpile of original songs written over the years now exceeds 260. He creates a wide range of music, from relatable love ballads and stress-free rock to lighthearted folk and strange songs with bizarre worldviews. His motto for songwriting is to capture various moments in life and be a companion to each person's journey. Just as music saved him during his bullied middle school years, he aspires to be a source of encouragement, urging listeners to think, "Let's keep pushing through life tomorrow too." His signature song, "Huzakenna(Oh Shit!), is a stress-filled yet somehow warm message song that resonates with any scenario in relationships-school, work, friends, or lovers. After 13 years of struggling and honing his craft, Shiraki Koichi finally began releasing music in March 2024. In March 2025, he held his first solo live show at Shimokitazawa LOFT, which sold out! In September 2025, he released his first music video. Working independently, he continues to fund his music releases through crowdfunding. Kouichi Shiraki is expected to continue his energetic activities in 2026, including the release of the single "Tensai(Genius)" and his second solo live show. This independent artist, still relatively unknown, is one to watch as we see how many listeners he will attract this year.
Kouichi Shirakiの他のリリース
Kouichi Music Records.
