Hana Saito's "Girl in The Mirror" Translated Lyrics VS. English Version's Lyrics

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[Article] Cherry Bomb's youngest member, Saito Hana, has finished her solo promotions after successfully debuting as a soloist in Japan. To the surprise of many fans, the artist's vocal and writing skills were the main focus on her debut single album "Cherry Blossom Love"; Hana is widely known for her soft tone vocals and energetic rap verses. Making this the first time (since "Unique Idol Girls Project") where the singer doesn't have any rap portions. Proving herself as a versatile artist in the process

Her debut era ended with the release of a Limited Edition album, this containing an exclusive new song for those who purchase the album and an English version of her lead single "Girl on The Mirror". Although Hana wrote the lyrics to the original song in Japanese with the collaboration of Umi, the English lyrics were completely done by Cherry Bomb's Alicia.

The question now is, how different both versions are?

Hana's Lyrics (Originally in Japanese)

Woah woah, a mirror on the wall
Woah woah, come on and laugh with me
Woah woah, mirror on the wall
Believe in myself

Walking all by myself in middle of the night
Sighing again and again
The shiny bright illumination
Is so radiant, it reminds me of that girl

(Even if I try, will I never be able to catch up?)
No, I can't afford to feel down!
(Even I should be able to do this)
I'm easily the number one, after all!

There's only one me in this world
I want to love myself more!

Hey girl in the mirror, beyond its surface
Let's show everyone the magic in our smile
Try beaming your best, brightest smile!
You can feel some confidence bubbling up, right?
Your face, keep it up!
I'm sweetie cutie braver

Woah woah, a mirror on the wall
Woah woah, come on and laugh with me
Woah woah, mirror on the wall
Believe in myself

When I realize it, I start over again
Feelings of being left behind is at its MAX
Waiting until the time is right all over again
You have times like that as well, right...?

"Tough rival will appear, and I will sweat"
"I wish you to see me doing my best"
"Its not going according to the plan"
Hey, bit by bit your eyes cant look away anymore, arent they?

Even if everyone in this world said "no"
I still want to believe in myself

Hey! Girl in the mirror!
Lets start with our best smile
I decided that I'm never going to feel down, never going to lose anymore
Lets blow away our worries
Look forward, I'm a Super Perfect Believer

Long night falls, and the morning rises
I'm sure I'm going to meet my new myself
I'm going to like my tomorrow self more
Than me today

Hey girl in the mirror, beyond its surface
Let's show everyone the magic in our smile
Try beaming your best, brightest smile!
I'm going to steal everyone's gazes on to myself

Hey! Girl in the mirror!
Lets start with our best smile
I decided that I'm never going to feel down, never going to lose anymore
Lets blow away our worries
Look forward I'm a Super Perfect Believer
Let's go! Invincible Believer

Woah woah, a mirror on the wall
Woah woah, come on and laugh with me
Woah woah, mirror on the wall
Believe in myself

Alicia's Lyrics (English Version)

Woh Woh-oh Mirror on the wall
Woh Woh Come on and smile again
Woh Woh-oh Mirror on the wall
Believing in myself

I'm with the moon, walking through the night
So many doubts clouding the starry sky.
The sparking illumination light
Brings memories of the person I knew

(Even if I try hard, is there a way that I can do it?)
No-oh! There's no way that I'll give up now
(Maybe if I give my all, I could reach up to the sky)
After all, I'll fly high since I'm my number one

In this wide and vast pretty world. There's only one of me, I want to know her best
From now on, I will love her much more

Hey! Girl in the mirror! Beyond the looking glass
I'll make a spell and I'll bring you out
If you show the world, your shining brightest smile
You'll enchant yourself and become confident
Look up in the clouds, I'm Sweetie, Cutie, and Braver

Woh Woh-oh Mirror on the wall
Woh Woh Smile once again
Woh Woh-oh Mirror on the wall
Believing in myself

I've realized that if I pushed "rewind"
The memories I've left behind would crash me down
Now I'd stand up, and say "it'll be okay"
Do you think that maybe it's a sign...?

(If a new rival shows up, I'm sure that I can take it)
I hope you can see me when I give it my all
(Even if all falls apart and I am left with nothing)
Just keep your eyes on me and see what I can do next

In this world, if all tell me "No" I won't be discouraged and stop there
I want to keep trying and prove how much I've grown

Hey! Girl in the mirror! We're starting one more time
Give everyone your best smile
From now on I won't be sad, never lose to anyone
It's time to let all our worries wash-out
Go forth like a star, I'm a Super Perfect Believer

The dawn breaks a lengthy night, The sun comes and early rises
Today marks the day I'll meet the "me" that lays insight
Tomorrow's "me" awaits, I'll like her much more than before
I promise to love myself much more every day

Hey! Girl in the mirror! Beyond the looking glass
I'll make a spell and I'll bring you out
If you show the world, your shining brightest smile
Make everyone's eyes be always on me

Hey! Girl in the mirror! We're starting one more time
Give everyone your best smile
From now on I won't be sad, never lose to anyone
It's time to let all our worries wash-out
Go forth like a star, I'm a Super Perfect Believer
Let's go! I'm the Invincible Believer

Woh Woh-oh Mirror on the wall
Woh Woh Smile once again
Woh Woh-oh Mirror on the wall
Believing in myself

[Article] With a message of self acceptance and love being present in both versions, we can't help but like them both. Do you have a version you prefer? What other concepts should Hana or Cherry Bomb do in the future?

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