

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

Listen to Chapter by Alé
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Chapter
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Chapter (Off Main Vocal)
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- 3
Chapter (Instrumental)
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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.
Aléの他のリリース
connect Records



