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Lyric

Chapter

Alé

はじまりは

When I was young

悪気なく 与えられた mask

“こうすべき” “ああすべき”

ルールに変わる

別に強くなんかない

強がってもいない

たまの休みは1日中寝たい

完璧じゃないよ

期待しないで

服従の強要でしか保てない肩書き

大人になればわかる

Who is the real

この戦いから

いち早く降りたあんたは

ずっと先を行く

うまく笑えなくていい

人と違くてもいい

生きやすい未来を選んで

何が悪い?

Let’s speak up

No… No… No…

I don’t need to smile for you

No… No… No…

優しさは黙ることじゃない

No… No… No…

Let it break, let it bloom

No… No… No…

They’ll call it change

I call it returning

They just don't recognize the real me yet

I’m not lost

I’m just becoming

言ってるだけで自分ができてるかは別

どこにでもある scene

そう Just relax

あの子は優しいねって

押し付けないでよレッテル

Thought I was wiser

Guess I’m just another

私も同じか

何かを選ぶたび

誰かを置いていく

That’s the rule of this world

ずっとここにはいられない

いつかわかる時が来る

大切だった過去に

嘘はひとつもない

全てを受け入れて

少しずつ還るだけ

Let’s speak up

No… No… No…

I don’t need to smile for you

No… No… No…

優しさは黙ることじゃない

No… No… No…

Let it break, let it bloom

No… No… No…

My mama always said

“Watch your face, don’t make waves”

So 自由な人に憧れた

“しょうがない” is not my name

No blame, it’s my responsibility

Yes or no 決めるのは

他でもない my voice

自分が消える前に

変わっただけ

Just watch me

Let’s speak up

No… No… No…

I don’t need to bow for you

No… No… No…

優しさは 黙ることじゃない

No… No… No…

This is my truth

  • Lyricist

    Alé

  • Composer

    Alé, Ryosuke Hosoi

  • Co-Producer

    Alé, Ryosuke Hosoi

  • Recording Engineer

    Ryosuke Hosoi

  • Mixing Engineer

    Ryosuke Hosoi

  • Mastering Engineer

    SAW "the machine" Sugino

  • Graphic Design

    Alé

  • Vocals

    Alé

  • Background Vocals

    Alé

  • Rap

    Alé

  • Piano

    Mayuko Katakura

  • Songwriter

    Alé

  • Adapter

    Ryosuke Hosoi

  • Programming

    Ryosuke Hosoi

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"Chapter" is a song that symbolizes Alé's musical identity and determination.

The song carries a message of choosing to live by your own voice rather than being bound by the expectations of others. It reminds listeners that it is okay to say no and to follow the path that feels true to themselves.

Built on an R&B foundation with elements of Funk, Soul, and Jazz, the track is elevated by the rich and sophisticated piano performance of Mayuko Katakura. A rap section in the middle of the song shifts the atmosphere dramatically, further highlighting Alé's dynamic vocal expression and presence.

The release includes three versions: the main vocal version, a version featuring additional backing vocals, and an instrumental version, offering listeners different perspectives on the song.

Artist Profile

  • Alé

    Alé is a singer-songwriter rooted in 90s R&B and Neo-Soul, blending elements of Soul and Jazz into a modern Alternative R&B sound. Her music is defined by delicate vocals, precise rhythm, and a non Japanese R and B feel, with lyrics moving fluidly between Japanese and English. She formed the team connect in 2019, released the mini album Ivy in 2020, appeared on The Karaoke Battle in 2021, and joined Nariaki Obukuro Japan Tour in 2022 including Fuji Rock Festival 22. In 2024 she founded connect Records, and in October 2025 released Chapter, which was selected for Spotify Editorial Playlist Groovin R and B. Through music she seeks to connect directly with listeners, inviting each person to awaken to their essence and live with their own voice.

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    Aléの他のリリース

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