顔 (Alter Ego) Lyrics (English Translation) – Ave Mujica

顔 (Alter Ego) Lyrics (English Translation) by Ave Mujica is a new japanese song by Ave Mujica. The track is released on バンドリちゃんねる☆’s official YouTube channel, written by Diggy-MO’ & 木下龍平 (Ryuhei Kinoshita) [SUPA LOVE], produced by 松本拓輝 (Hiroki Matsumoto), and delivers a dramatic, genre-blending performance that fuses dark pop with theatrical flair. With voices from all five members—Doloris, Mortis, Timoris, Amoris, and Oblivionis—this song constructs a layered narrative full of emotional conflict, persona-shifting, and masked truths.

The lyrics of 顔 (Alter Ego) delve into themes of identity, deception, and the fractured nature of self-perception. Ave Mujica explores the complexities of wearing emotional masks to protect oneself from vulnerability while grappling with inner contradictions. Through biting sarcasm, fragmented expressions, and bold refrains, the song exposes the tension between external appearances and hidden truths. Each section reveals a struggle against pretense and artificiality, ultimately challenging the listener to confront the reflection in the mirror—the self they may be trying to escape.

顔 (Alter Ego) Details

Song	顔 (Alter Ego)
Artists	Ave Mujica
Written By	Diggy-MO’ & 木下龍平 (Ryuhei Kinoshita) [SUPA LOVE]
Produced By	松本拓輝 (Hiroki Matsumoto)
Label	バンドリちゃんねる☆
Language	Japanese
Released Date	Apr 17, 2025

顔 (Alter Ego) (English Translation) Lyrics

[Intro]
Chk
(Ah, ah)

[Verse 1]
Things-things are getting messy-messy
Arlecchino, tighten the corset
Lifting my chin just a little, the reflection in the mirror
A different face that looks just the same
Makeup pops, who, double, turnin’, charmin’, chemin’, chumin’
I won’t reveal my real heart
Calmly-calmly let the tears flow
Am I sane? I’m sane

[Pre-Chorus]
Days of deception, played out smoothly
To remain indifferent (One, two)

[Chorus]
I am a pretender up, up, up, up
Shake, sh-shake it up
You sneer at my back (Hey)
The pretender up, up, up, up
Shake, sh-shake it up, it up (Uh-oh)
Such a fool, goodbye
Loser, loser, loser (Bye-bye and bye)
I make up, make up, make up, babe
Walk right over you (Hey)

[Post-Chorus]
(Ah, ah)

[Verse 2]
Lies-lies, seven-colored lies, smile for pompin’ beat
Tickling this heart
A heartless algorithm to drift through
But something’s missing, though I do not-not know
Ah, I’m used to it now (Cool-cool)

[Chorus]
I am a pretender up, up, up, up
Shake, sh-shake it up
You sneer at my back (Hey)
The pretender up, up, up, up
Shake, sh-shake it up, it up (Uh-oh)
Such a fool, goodbye
Loser, loser, loser

[Interlude]
Huh? (Uh-oh) Huh? (Uh-oh)
Huh? Huh?
Well, well, well

[Pre-Chorus]
Saying all that
It’s just hollow self-defense (Hate)

[Chorus]
You’re just a pretender up, up, up, up
Shake, sh-shake it up
How long will you keep pretending? (Hate)
The pretender up, up, up, up
Shake, sh-shake it up, it up (Uh-oh)
How long are you doing this?
Hate pretender up, up, up, up
Shake, sh-shake it up
If you face it without deception (Hate)
The pretender up, up, up, up
Shake, sh-shake it up, it up (Uh-oh)
This side is real one
Winner, winner, winner (Bye-bye and bye)
I’m a pretender hater, hater, hate the fake
I’ll expose the you inside the mirror

[Post-Chorus]
(Ah, ah)

[Outro]
Chk
Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha

顔 (Alter Ego) Lyrics Meaning

[Intro: Doloris, Mortis, Timoris, Amoris & Oblivionis]
The brief, almost dismissive start with a “チッ” (a scoff or click of the tongue) and a breathy vocal sets a confrontational tone. It signals frustration and disdain, preparing the listener for a sharp exploration of fractured identity.

[Verse 1: Doloris]
Doloris expresses internal chaos, likening her emotional state to a tangled situation and her appearance to a corset being adjusted—restrained and performed. The mirror becomes a symbol of multiplicity: different expressions that look the same yet conceal deep variance. Her hardened tone and sarcastic questions suggest a jaded view of emotional expression, hinting that even tears can be manufactured. This section reveals the artistry of performance as both a shield and a prison.

[Pre-Chorus: Doloris, Mortis, Timoris & Amoris, Oblivionis]
The group collectively reflects on how their daily lives are steeped in falsehoods. The smoothness of pretending and feigning disinterest is revealed as a necessary defense, a coping mechanism in a dispassionate world. The inclusion of multiple voices heightens the sense of a shared, yet isolating experience.

[Chorus: Doloris, Mortis, Timoris, Amoris & Oblivionis]
Ave Mujica assert their roles as “pretenders” with a chaotic energy, alternating between mockery and empowerment. The lyrics juxtapose emotional detachment with bold defiance, confronting those who look down on them. The repetition of “up” and “shake it up” mirrors the unraveling of their facades, while the goodbye to a “loser” suggests a rejection of external judgment and possibly the false self.

[Post-Chorus: Mortis, Timoris, Amoris & Oblivionis]
The wordless vocalizations here offer a moment of release and reflection. The echoing “ah, ah” acts as a breath between conflicts, hinting at lingering confusion or emotional fatigue.

[Verse 2: Doloris & Oblivionis]
This verse explores the artificiality of emotions presented through false smiles and algorithmic behaviors. Despite the playful tone, there’s an undercurrent of numbness and existential loss. Doloris and Oblivionis express resignation—performing happiness has become routine, yet something still feels missing. The detachment is “cool” but hollow, highlighting emotional erosion.

[Chorus: Doloris, Mortis, Timoris, Amoris & Oblivionis]
A repetition of the earlier chorus reemphasizes the fractured self-image and rejection of outside criticism. Their performance is an act of rebellion—mocking and dismissing those who try to define or expose them. The contrast of upbeat rhythm with biting lyrics enhances the sense of inner dissonance.

[Interlude: Doloris, Mortis, Timoris, Amoris & Oblivionis]
The interlude’s repetition of “え？” (Eh?) and sarcastic phrases like “まあ、まあ、まあ” plays into emotional ambiguity and mocking disbelief. It reflects the confusion between truth and performance, as though the speaker is caught off-guard or pretending not to care.

[Pre-Chorus: Doloris, Mortis, Timoris & Amoris, Oblivionis]
The members confess that their behaviors are rooted in hollow self-defense. There’s a raw admission that pretending is not strength but a barrier to facing vulnerability. The use of “空虚” (emptiness) underscores the emotional toll of keeping up appearances.

[Chorus: Doloris, Mortis, Timoris, Amoris & Oblivionis]
In this climax, the message becomes confrontational—calling out another “pretender” and questioning the endurance of their act. The lyrics challenge the mask-wearer to face reality without deception. With mounting intensity, Ave Mujica turns the mirror on the listener, unmasking illusions and asserting their authenticity. The line “こっちがほんもの” (“this side is the real one”) becomes a powerful declaration of self-ownership and emotional truth.

[Post-Chorus: Mortis, Timoris, Amoris & Oblivionis]
Once more, the “ah, ah” refrains act as emotional echoes, possibly signaling release or unresolved tension after the lyrical confrontation.

[Outro: Doloris]
Ending where it began, Doloris lets out another “チッ,” followed by mocking laughter. It’s a sardonic closure that mirrors the start, reinforcing the cyclical nature of emotional defense and the ongoing struggle between real and false selves.

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