Hitori de Aruku no ga Ii by Neko – English Lyrics and Translation

 “Hitori de Aruku no ga Ii” is a song by the Japanese folk band Neko from the 1970s.

It’s a song about the quiet resolve of walking alone and finding comfort in solitude.

You can listen to the song here: https://open.spotify.com/track/6NL7TqmeZPoGaQIM4rc2cB?si=UCjJj-8wRpS680XnCrs24g

You can also find the Japanese lyrics here: https://petitlyrics.com/lyrics/44712

“Better to Walk Alone”

(Hitori de Aruku no ga Ii - by Neko)

Lyrics: Uchiyama Osamu

Music: Uchiyama Osamu

Better to walk alone,

Trudging step by step.

Better to walk alone,

Like a mourner in a funeral procession.

Better to walk alone,

Holding a cat in my arms.

Better to walk alone,

Pretending to be an animal lover.

The parakeet in its cage,

The plane trees by the roadside,

They all say “hello” to me.

Better to walk alone,

With my head held high.

Better to walk alone,

As if stepping to a marching tune.

Better to walk alone,

La la…

Better to walk alone,

La la…