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Stylistically, this song isn't too complex, so I'm skipping the rhyming treatment. (At least for now! I may want to do a fullly rappable TL later.)

The song's PV features MTC patrolling a graveyard, shooting down ghosts with futuristic-looking guns. This informs the song's imagery. There's also a smattering of ocean-y or weather-y imagery, as per usual with MTC, which l've preserved in English.

Samatoki: The city's future is safe in our hands 'cause we know these streets and their dark undersides. We'll keep you safe -- that's our backstreets' pledge. And there's no stopping us. We don't ever miss.

Juuto: We're here to shoot down everything standing in the way of your dreams--for a price, of course. No, I'm just kidding. As I'm sure you're aware, we're your neighborhood guardians of moral behavior.

Riou: Attention! Eyes trained on the streets with calculated dispassion, we take in the weak and guard against evil. When all looks dire, our expertise saves the day. Who pilots Yokohama to a safe berth? Mad Trigger Crew!

All: Now we're lining up the whole country in our sights; now we're fighting for the title of bravest and boldest. Some of you love us; some of you hate us--doesn't matter when we sweep the board, 'cause that right there is the mark of a true champ!

Samatoki: Sometimes the wind doesn't fill our sails. Sometimes we sail into the stormy unknown--and we still prevail. Juuto and Riou: Every island up and down Japan is crying out for a helping hand. Is reaching out to help really too much to ask? Samatoki: Sometimes the wind doesn't fill our sails. Sometimes we sail into the stormy unknown--and we still prevail. Samatoki: And when that happens, Juuto: And when that happens, Riou: And when that happens, Samatoki, Juuto, and Riou: we need you to speak up and make some noise!

Samatoki, Juuto, and Riou: We're a lightning rod standing in the middle of the storm. Come take shelter under our umbrella. We're here to protect the community, to nurture it with these three stout pillars of love--our mics. Juuto: The glinting, black triggers on our guns Riou: are opening new doors. Samatoki: Nothing's ever gonna get done Samatoki, Juuto, and Riou: unless we learn to stand on our own two feet. Unless YOU learn to stand on your own two feet.

Samatoki, Juuto, and Riou: You've got strength inside you, and you don't even know it. Believe in it! 'Cause we've turned up the heat. The sparks of revolution're flying. Don't be afraid. Stand up! Get up, get out there! Be the champ you already are 'cause the future's safe in your hands.

Juuto: Trouble's brewing; the riffraff's out in force. So I shoot 'em with my words, ka-blam! Right in the noggin. Samatoki: Shoot 'em down, set 'em straight, build 'em back up. That's how Yokohama keeps reignin' supreme. Riou: We don't fight with cheap tricks; we don't rap with false words. We don't ram dull sermons down anyone's throats. Samatoki, Juuto, and Riou: Now make some noise for the kings of the urban jungle!

Samatoki: Sometimes the wind doesn't fill our sails. Sometimes we sail into the stormy unknown--and we still prevail. Juuto and Riou: Every island up and down Japan is crying out for a helping hand. Is reaching out to help really too much to ask? Samatoki: Sometimes the wind doesn't fill our sails. Sometimes we sail into the stormy unknown--and we still prevail. Samatoki: And when that happens, Juuto: And when that happens, Riou: And when that happens, Samatoki, Juuto, and Riou: we need you to speak up and make some noise!

Samatoki, Juuto, and Riou: We're a lightning rod standing in the middle of the storm. Come take shelter under our umbrella. We're here to protect the community, to nurture it with these three stout pillars of love--our mics. Juuto: The glinting, black triggers on our guns Riou: are opening new doors. Samatoki: Nothing's ever gonna get done Samatoki, Juuto, and Riou: unless we learn to stand on our own two feet. Unless YOU learn to stand on your own two feet.

Samatoki, Juuto, and Riou: You've got strength inside you that you don't even know about it. Believe in it! 'Cause we've turned up the heat. The sparks of revolution're flying. Riou: Don't be afraid. Stand up! Get up, get out there! Samatoki: Be the champ you already are. Juuto: Hold tight to your dreams and don't ever stop fighting for them. Samatoki, Juuto, and Riou: Not until you finally reach the top.

Samatoki, Juuto, and Riou: We've got strength inside us to power a revolution. Believe in it! It's the power of these rotten, messed up, goddamn lovable streets. Don't be afraid. Stand up! Get up, get out there! Be the champ you already are 'cause the future's safe in our hands.

Juuto: Goodness gracious. I don't expect much from society these days. But, so long as there are people willing to lend a helping hand, I suppose there's always a chance things might turn around... Riou: I would say so. I've known nothing but fighting for too long. It took meeting you to find hope for a new, better future. Samatoki: Look, we're not tryna be goody-two-shoes defenders of the people or whatever. We're doing this for our own gain. ...But hey, you don't gotta worry anymore. 'Cause...