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Yusuke from Minna releases a new song "Kokoro Karakara" that resonates deeply with the inner self of modern people! This work depicts the cries of a heart tired of living while suppressing true feelings, bound by excessive "kindness." From the opening phrase "Kokoro Karakara, I can't make a sound," it candidly conveys the reality of a depleted inner self, posing the question, "Can't we live just by being kind?" which raises doubts about a life centered on others. It expresses the conflicts of wanting to unleash chaotic emotions but being unable to step forward, the will to be freed from a false self, and ultimately the journey to decide to "live for myself" and reach rebirth, all conveyed through powerful melodies and lyrics. While empathizing with the troubles that many people face in modern society, it brings light to the hearts of listeners with a hopeful conclusion. This song, which depicts the journey of discarding the false self described as the "Katakana Mask" and finding the true self, is a touching piece that gives listeners the courage to face their "true selves."
I am Minna no Yusuke, a singer-songwriter. My music is not just a collection of pretty words or generic cheers. It is a record of mud-stained hope that I discovered while trembling at the edge of despair. In 2022, an invisible storm called Long COVID struck me. I was diagnosed as unfit for work, and my daily life crumbled as I frequently lost consciousness and collapsed. The normalcy I had known until yesterday vanished beneath my feet. I lived in isolation, clutching a Help Mark, hiding in the shadows of society. During those dark times, what saved me was not someone else causes perfect success story; it was the existence of others who, while carrying their own pain, were desperately trying to live through today. That is why I sing. To you, who are buckling under the weight of the normal mask: I will never deny the tears you swallow on crowded trains or the silent screams in your heart. That pain is the greatest proof that you are fighting to live. As a challenger turning weakness into strength: I am not a powerful hero. I get lost, I get hurt, and I stop in my tracks many times. But by baring that vulnerability, I want to give you an overwhelming sense of affirmation: It is okay to exist exactly as you are, imperfect and all. To be a companion of the soul beyond music: My messages on TikTok and social media are all for one purpose: to ensure that no one is left alone. By incorporating perspectives from healthcare and welfare, I hope to support your journey of living from multiple angles. The Inner Flame I sing of may not be bright enough to blind the darkness. But I want it to be an unquenchable light that burns quietly beside you on a freezing night. It is okay. Your story is not over yet. Let us play through this path together, one step at a time. Rising from rock bottom, turning pain into compassion. Loving myself as I am, and continuing to stay close to the hearts of others. That is the way of life of the artist, Minna no Yusuke.