iri is a Japanese singer-songwriter whose smooth fusion of R&B, soul, hip hop, and pop is marked by self-reflection, emotional vulnerability, ambition, and growth. Groove It marked her debut in 2016, and now she has carved out a niche for herself in the indie music scene in Japan. While radio airplay is unlikely for most of her songs, iri introspective lo-fi music filled with moody lyrics resonates deeply with the younger audience struggling to cope with various transitions in life.
The songs Wonderland, Only One, and Come Back to My City portray her intense internal strife, mixing conflict and hope. iri often uses Spanglish or Japanese English to express her emotions which shows how deeply she connects her life experiences to her music.
Instrumentation includes laid-back beats paired with jazzy guitar riffs and gentle vocals, forming a soundscape that mirrors the urban solitude and emotional depth described in her lyrics.
From the discovery of one’s self to overcoming internal battles and celebrating freedom, singing is centered around iri’s life lyrics, and they’re undeniably true to herself. She tends to rely on her life stories, making her songs relatable to people in search of their identity. Her thoughtful approach coupled with sparseness has granted her a unique position in Japan’s new alternative pop world, and her words resonate with gentle resolve and self-contemplation.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Artist Name | iri (いり) |
| Origin | Zushi, Kanagawa, Japan |
| Debut | 2016 with Groove it |
| Primary Genres | R&B, Soul, Pop, Hip-Hop |
| Languages Used | Japanese, English |
| Themes in Lyrics | Identity, Growth, Urban Life, Loneliness, Hope |
| Writing Style | Poetic, Reflective, Minimalist |
| Famous Tracks | “Only One,” “Wonderland,” “Come Back to My City” |
| Cultural Impact | Rising indie icon in Japanese alt-R&B scene |
Iri Lyrics
Ayafuya na clap de narasu
Kyoumo crash
Teikiteki na bad kara nukedasu, how?
Itamiwaru soda nomihosu, like a water, water
Akekureta machini seo mukete
Tsugino eki orite are chigau dokodakke
Tekitouna himo katte tsunagi tometoko hold on, hold on
Kizukanai aidani toori sugitari
Miushinawanai kokoro wa sakebu
Natsukashii kaori
Iro aseta hibino mayoimo
Kimito mata omoi daseru
Douyara sorehodo
Warukunai konosekai wa
Yurameku hodo
Take me to your world, oh
Let me know, oh
Let me know, oh-oh
Surechigatteku hibimo
Kokode mata aerunomo
Kakubetsuna spice fukamaru our story
Let me know, oh
Let me know, oh-oh
Itsuno manika wasureteta
Namidano wakemo
Asano higa atatakana
Yume no tsuzuki o
Atafuta to tobidasu
Nanimo motazu kokoro kokoninai oitekite
Nukegaraga mata uzuite utaidasu
Yoruni nomarete kizukeba yumeno naka
Bonyari usomitaina yuugure
Kossori shimaikonda amai koe
Futaridakeno dreamy na hirusagari o
Meni yakitsukete korede saigo
Shizumu katani nanimo iwazu
Shimikomuyo kimino egao
Douyara sorehodo
Warukunai kono sekaiwa
Yurameku hodo
Take me to your world, oh
Let me know, oh
Let me know, oh-oh
Urechigatteku hibimo
Kokode mata aerunomo
Kakubetsuna spice Fukamaru our story
Let me know, oh
Let me know, oh-oh
Konosakiwa donnnahiga
Idondekuruno
Kasanetewa koware chatte
Naniga mieruno
Atemonai asumo
Kasariyuku hitonamimo
Karafuruna road
Take me to your world, oh
Let me know, oh
Let me know, oh-oh
Fuzakeatta bokuramo
Kakenukeru konojidai o
Suresure no goal
Take me to your world, oh
Let me know, oh
Let me know, oh-oh
Douyara sorehodo warukunai
Kono sekaiwa
Surechigatteku hibimo
Kokode mata aerunomo
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