Betrayal Game

* Cover

## Audio

**Betrayal Game** is a song by BE:FIRST. It is the second track in their second single Bye-Good-Bye and the track #7 in their first album BE:1. It was pre-released digitally on April 25, 2022.

It was the opening theme song for the YTV drama *Tantei ga Hayasugiru ~Haru no Trick Gaeshi Matsuri~*.

## Background and Release

On April 4, the media broke the news that a new BE:FIRST song, "Betrayal Game", would be used as the opening theme of the YTV drama *Tantei ga Hayasugiru ~Haru no Trick Gaeshi Matsuri~*. Later that day, a Music Video Teaser was uploaded to BE:FIRST's YouTube channel.

The opportunity to provide the theme song was given to the group by the drama's producer, Nakama Tashihiko, who said,:

> "We wanted to embed more momentum into the comedy/mystery world of *Tantei ga Hayasugiru*, which has become more powerful since the previous series, so we offered the theme song to BE:FIRST, who is one of the most active and most promising artists of the moment. Chikumagawa, played by Takito Kenichi, and Ichika, played by Hirose Alice, are always close to each other, but they are neither friends nor family. Despite the fact that they always speak ill of each other, they are bound together by a special bond that is inseparable. I asked for a theme song that stylishly expresses the relationship between these slightly off-the-wall buddies. When I heard the demo, I got goosebumps because of the impact of the song and the fact that it is so beautiful that it doesn't lose its charm no matter how many times I listen to it. I can't wait to hear the chemistry between the song and the drama! We hope you'll enjoy BE:FIRST's theme song along with the drama."
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Betrayal Game is described as "a sexy dance number that shows a new side of BE:FIRST." Artist and songwriters eill and Miyata "Lefty" Ryo wrote the top line, SKY-HI wrote the lyrics, and A.G.O was in charge of the track.

On April 11, a shortened version of the song was aired on BE:FIRST's radio show SPARK where they also announced the song will have a digital release April 25 and the MV would premiere that day as well. Leading up to the 25th individual member teasers were released every two days.

Betrayal Game was chosen as the May ending theme of the Yomiuri TV programs "Sumomomomomomo！Peach CAFÉ", "CunE" and "Onchika".

On October 14, the Music Video won the Best R&B Video Award in the MTV Video Music Awards Japan 2022, and was therefore nominated for Video of the Year.

## Credits

* Lyrics: SKY-HI
* Music: eill, Ryo "LEFTY" Miyata, SKY-HI
* Arrangement:A.G.O.
* Producer: SKY-HI
* Choreography: NOPPO (s\*\*t kingz)
* MV Artistic Director: Haruka Furuya (stu)
* Performance Director: NOPPO (s\*\*t kingz)

## Performances

* TV
* Live

* [2022.05.28] Kamioto Music Festival / Yomiuri TV
* [2022.06.11] BE:FIRST TV / NTV
* [2022.07.03] Venue101 EXTRA / NHK
* [2022.10.15] Venue101 Presents BE:FIRST LIVE SP / NHK
* [2022.11.02] MTV VMAJ 2022

* [2022.04.24] "Bye-Good-Bye" One Day One Man Show
* [2022.04.30] VIVA LA ROCK 2022
* [2022.05.29] MTV LIVE MATCH 2022.05.29
* [2022.08.02-09] THE STAR NEXTAGE
* [2022.08.12] ROCK IN JAPAN FES. 2022
* [2022.08.21] SUMMER SONIC 2022
* [2022.08.27] Ongaku to Higetachi 2022 -My Home Town-
* [2022.09.17-18] BMSG FES '22
* [2022.09-2023.02] BE:FIRST 1st One Man Tour “BE:1” 2022-2023
* [2023.09.23-10.01] BMSG FES '23

## Lyrics

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**Featured Members**SOTA, SHUNTO, MANATO, RYUHEI, JUNON, RYOKI, LEO

**Lyrics**
* Side-by-Side View
* Japanese
* Romaji
* English
* Vietnamese

**Romaji Lyrics + Color Code**
kimi ga miteita keshiki ga mitain da

boku wa ima donna iro ni somari

donna fuu ni warau no? (Oh baby)

dareka ga iu futsuu ya

sono futsuu ga tsukutta ijousha

dochira ni hairun deshou ka?

nee motto kimi no koe wo kikasete (I do a ya)

moshi boku no gukou ga

machigai datte ayamachi datte

ikutabi mo kono te wo totta

kimi no sono taion wa seikai sa

mou sukoshi sawatte

kono mune no shoudou wa migatte

doko made mo fuantei na sekai nara isso

sono yugami wo aisou

I do a-ya-ya-ya

dou ni mo naranai

sonna no atarimae (a ya ya ya)

tou ni modorenai

Betrayal Game (a ya ya ya)

doumo kawaranai

sonna toko ga ai (a ya ya ya)

kyouhan nan janai?

Betrayal Game

marude tesuto mae no kyoushi to seito

mabataki no tabi tashikameru Yes No

fuwari yurete tadayou retsujou

oshiete kono saki nani ga besuto?

aimai na kotoba de nigoshite

yume ni nigeru kimi wa hidoi ne

hottoite hotto kanaide

kecchaku nante motometenai Game

moshi kimi no shisen ga

itsuwari datte nageyari datte

ikutabi mo soko ni utsutta

boku no kono kanjou wa zettai sa

mou sukoshi sawatte

kono mune no shoudou wa migatte

doko made mo fuantei na sekai nara isso

sono yugami wo aisou

I do a-ya-ya-ya

dou ni mo naranai

sonna no atarimae (a ya ya ya)

tou ni modorenai

Betrayal Game (a ya ya ya)

doumo kawaranai

sonna toko ga ai (a ya ya ya)

kyouhan nan janai?

Betrayal Game

Go or Stay It’s Betrayal Game

mou sukoshi sawatte

kono mune no shoudou wa migatte

doko made mo fuantei na sekai nara isso

sono yugami wo… Ah

I do a-ya-ya-ya

dou ni mo naranai

sonna no atarimae (a ya ya ya)

tou ni modorenai

Betrayal Game (a ya ya ya)

doumo kawaranai

sonna toko ga ai (a ya ya ya)

kyouhan nan janai?

Betrayal Game

oh Betrayal Game

**English Translation**
I want to see the what you saw

How am I supposed to appear now?

How am I supposed to smile now?

Someone’s ideal of ‘normal’

Or the anomaly that created that ‘normal’

Where do you fit into this?

C’mon, let me hear your voice a bit more

If my indulgence

Was too much

Then this hand of yours that I hold,

And your warmth, are the answer

Touch me just a little bit more

This urge in my heart is so selfish

If the world is on the brink

Then let’s love the oblivion

I do a-ya-ya-ya

It’s helpless

That much is obvious

There’s no going back now

Betrayal Game

Nothing’s gonna change

Is that what love is?

Are we partners in crime?

Betrayal Game

Just like a teacher and a student before a test

Blink once for yes, twice for no

Gently swaying with an air of wanton lust

Tell me, where do we go from here?

Your vague words muddy the waters

There you go – running from your dreams

“Leave me alone, don’t leave me alone”

I won’t play the closure game

If your gaze

Isn’t real – just a throwaway

Then I’ve seen it many times

My feelings are absolute

Touch me just a little bit more

This urge in my heart is so selfish

If the world is on the brink

Then let’s love the oblivion

I do a-ya-ya-ya

It’s helpless

That much is obvious

There’s no going back now

Betrayal Game

Nothing’s gonna change

Is that what love is?

Are we partners in crime?

Betrayal Game

Go or Stay It’s Betrayal Game

Touch me just a little bit more

This urge in my heart is so selfish

If the world is on the brink

Then the oblivion is… Ah

I do a-ya-ya-ya

It’s helpless

That much is obvious

There’s no going back now

Betrayal Game

Nothing’s gonna change

Is that what love is?

Are we partners in crime?

Betrayal Game

Betrayal Game

**Japanese Lyrics**
君が見ていた景色が見たいんだ

僕は今どんな色に染まりどんな風に笑うの？ (Oh baby)

誰かが言う普通や

その普通が作った異常者

どちらに入るんでしょうか？

ねぇもっと君の声を聞かせて

もし僕の愚行が

間違いだって過ちだって

幾度もこの手を取った

君のその体温は正解さ

もう少し触って

この胸の衝動は身勝手

どこまでも不安定な世界ならいっそ

その歪みを愛そう

I do a-ya-ya-ya

どうにもならない

そんなの当たり前

とうに戻れない

Betrayal Game

どうも変わらない

そんなとこが愛

共犯なんじゃない？

Betrayal Game

まるでテスト前の教師と生徒

瞬きの度確かめるYes, No

ふわり揺れて漂う劣情

教えてこの先何がベスト？

曖昧な言葉で濁して

夢に逃げる君は酷いね

ほっといてほっとかないで

決着なんて求めてないGame

もし君の視線が

偽りだって投げやりだって

幾度もそこに映った

僕のこの感情は絶対さ

もう少し触って

この胸の衝動は身勝手

どこまでも不安定な世界ならいっそ

その歪みを愛そう

I do a-ya-ya-ya

どうにもならない

そんなの当たり前

とうに戻れない

Betrayal Game

どうも変わらない

そんなとこが愛

共犯なんじゃない？

Betrayal Game

Go or Stay It’s Betrayal Game

もう少し触って

この胸の衝動は身勝手

どこまでも不安定な世界ならいっそ

その歪みを…Ah

I do a-ya-ya-ya

どうにもならない

そんなの当たり前

とうに戻れない

Betrayal Game

どうも変わらない

そんなとこが愛

共犯なんじゃない？

Betrayal Game

**Romaji Lyrics + Color Code**
kimi ga miteita keshiki ga mitain da

boku wa ima donna iro ni somari

donna fuu ni warau no? (Oh baby)

dareka ga iu futsuu ya

sono futsuu ga tsukutta ijousha

dochira ni hairun deshou ka?

nee motto kimi no koe wo kikasete (I do a ya)

moshi boku no gukou ga

machigai datte ayamachi datte

ikutabi mo kono te wo totta

kimi no sono taion wa seikai sa

mou sukoshi sawatte

kono mune no shoudou wa migatte

doko made mo fuantei na sekai nara isso

sono yugami wo aisou

I do a-ya-ya-ya

dou ni mo naranai

sonna no atarimae (a ya ya ya)

tou ni modorenai

Betrayal Game (a ya ya ya)

doumo kawaranai

sonna toko ga ai (a ya ya ya)

kyouhan nan janai?

Betrayal Game

marude tesuto mae no kyoushi to seito

mabataki no tabi tashikameru Yes No

fuwari yurete tadayou retsujou

oshiete kono saki nani ga besuto?

aimai na kotoba de nigoshite

yume ni nigeru kimi wa hidoi ne

hottoite hotto kanaide

kecchaku nante motometenai Game

moshi kimi no shisen ga

itsuwari datte nageyari datte

ikutabi mo soko ni utsutta

boku no kono kanjou wa zettai sa

mou sukoshi sawatte

kono mune no shoudou wa migatte

doko made mo fuantei na sekai nara isso

sono yugami wo aisou

I do a-ya-ya-ya

dou ni mo naranai

sonna no atarimae (a ya ya ya)

tou ni modorenai

Betrayal Game (a ya ya ya)

doumo kawaranai

sonna toko ga ai (a ya ya ya)

kyouhan nan janai?

Betrayal Game

Go or Stay It’s Betrayal Game

mou sukoshi sawatte

kono mune no shoudou wa migatte

doko made mo fuantei na sekai nara isso

sono yugami wo… Ah

I do a-ya-ya-ya

dou ni mo naranai

sonna no atarimae (a ya ya ya)

tou ni modorenai

Betrayal Game (a ya ya ya)

doumo kawaranai

sonna toko ga ai (a ya ya ya)

kyouhan nan janai?

Betrayal Game

oh Betrayal Game

**English Translation**
I want to see the what you saw

How am I supposed to appear now?

How am I supposed to smile now?

Someone’s ideal of ‘normal’

Or the anomaly that created that ‘normal’

Where do you fit into this?

C’mon, let me hear your voice a bit more

If my indulgence

Was too much

Then this hand of yours that I hold,

And your warmth, are the answer

Touch me just a little bit more

This urge in my heart is so selfish

If the world is on the brink

Then let’s love the oblivion

I do a-ya-ya-ya

It’s helpless

That much is obvious

There’s no going back now

Betrayal Game

Nothing’s gonna change

Is that what love is?

Are we partners in crime?

Betrayal Game

Just like a teacher and a student before a test

Blink once for yes, twice for no

Gently swaying with an air of wanton lust

Tell me, where do we go from here?

Your vague words muddy the waters

There you go – running from your dreams

“Leave me alone, don’t leave me alone”

I won’t play the closure game

If your gaze

Isn’t real – just a throwaway

Then I’ve seen it many times

My feelings are absolute

Touch me just a little bit more

This urge in my heart is so selfish

If the world is on the brink

Then let’s love the oblivion

I do a-ya-ya-ya

It’s helpless

That much is obvious

There’s no going back now

Betrayal Game

Nothing’s gonna change

Is that what love is?

Are we partners in crime?

Betrayal Game

Go or Stay It’s Betrayal Game

Touch me just a little bit more

This urge in my heart is so selfish

If the world is on the brink

Then the oblivion is… Ah

I do a-ya-ya-ya

It’s helpless

That much is obvious

There’s no going back now

Betrayal Game

Nothing’s gonna change

Is that what love is?

Are we partners in crime?

Betrayal Game

Betrayal Game

**Vietnamese Translation**
Tôi muốn thấy cùng một khung cảnh em đang ngắm nhìn

Để biết lúc này tôi nên làm thế nào, nên cười ra sao

(Oh baby)

Là sự bình thường người ta vẫn nói tới

Hay là những kẻ dị thường đã tạo ra sự bình thường ấy

Em sẽ là loại người nào đây?

Nào, cho tôi nghe giọng em thêm một chút

Phải chăng sự điên cuồng của tôi

Là sai trái, là lỗi lầm

Vậy thì hơi ấm từ đôi bàn tay mà tôi đã nắm lấy bao lần

Là câu trả lời chính xác nhất

Chạm vào tôi thêm một chút nữa

Những thôi thúc trong lồng ngực này chỉ toàn sự ích kỷ

Nếu thế giới này chẳng bao giờ ổn định

Thì chi bằng ta hãy yêu sự méo mó ấy đi

Tôi sẽ làm như vậy

Không thể làm gì khác

Đó là điều hiển nhiên

Không thể quay đầu lại

Trong trò chơi giả dối

Chẳng thể thay đổi được

Vì tình yêu là thế

Em cũng là đồng phạm phải không?

Oh Betrayal Game

Giống như giáo viên và học sinh trước kì thi

Mỗi một lần chớp mắt là một lần xác nhận đúng sai

Ham muốn cứ nhẹ nhàng rồi lại trào dâng

Hãy cho tôi biết nên làm thế nào mới là tốt nhất?

Trong giấc mơ vẩn đục bởi những ngôn từ ái muội

Hình ảnh em bỏ chạy thật quá tàn nhẫn

"Để em yên" rồi lại "Đừng bỏ em một mình"

Đây nào phải trò chơi yêu cầu lựa chọn

Nếu như ánh mắt em

Là sự giả dối, vô tâm

Vậy thì thứ cảm xúc của tôi

Phản chiếu trong ánh mắt ấy hàng ngàn lần là tuyệt đối

Chạm vào tôi thêm một chút nữa

Những thôi thúc trong lồng ngực này chỉ toàn sự ích kỷ

Nếu thế giới này chẳng bao giờ ổn định

Thì chi bằng ta hãy yêu sự méo mó ấy đi

Tôi sẽ làm như vậy

Không thể làm gì khác

Đó là điều hiển nhiên

Không thể quay đầu lại

Trong trò chơi giả dối

Chẳng thể thay đổi được

Vì tình yêu là thế

Em cũng là đồng phạm phải không?

Oh Betrayal Game

Go or Stay It’s Betrayal Game

Chạm vào tôi thêm chút nữa (Không thể quay trở lại)

Những thôi thúc trong lồng ngực chỉ toàn sự ích kỉ

Nếu thế giới chẳng bao giờ ổn định

Thì chi bằng sự méo mó này.....Ah

I do a-ya-ya-ya

Không thể tránh được

Điều này là hiển nhiên rồi

Tôi không thể quay đầu lại

Trong trò chơi giả dối này

Chẳng thể thay đổi được

Đó là bản chất của tình yêu

Chẳng phải em cũng là đồng phạm sao?

Oh Betrayal Game

**Credits**
**Japanese:** Lyrical Nonsense
**Romaji:** Lyrical Nonsense
**Color Code:** Connie
**English:** Official

**Vietnamese:** BMSG Revengers

## Playlists

### Amazon Music

* Brand New Music (cover)
* FRESH J-POP
* New in Japan
* Tokyo Crossing
* Trending Today

### Apple Music

* Japanese Music Hits Today
* J-Pop Now
* New Music Daily

### Spotify

* Boys Group Japan
* Buzz on TV
* Dance Pop: Japan (cover)
* New Music Wednesday
* Teen Culture

## Videos

* Betrayal Game -Teaser- (DARK)
* Betrayal Game -Teaser- (BRIGHT)
* Betrayal Game -Teaser- (SOTA)
* Betrayal Game -Teaser- (SHUNTO)
* Betrayal Game -Teaser- (MANATO)
* Betrayal Game -Teaser- (RYUHEI)
* Betrayal Game -Teaser- (JUNON)
* Betrayal Game -Teaser- (RYOKI)
* Betrayal Game -Teaser- (LEO)
* Betrayal Game -Behind The Scenes-
* Betrayal Game -Dance Practice-
* Betrayal Game -from "Bye-Good-Bye" One-day One Man Show-

## Trivia

* Betrayal Game is BE:FIRST's fourth release to win two Oricon digital ranking titles for a single work within the same week making them, once again, the first artist in history to do so.
* Due to scheduling, Ryoki did not have a pre-recording for "Betrayal Game" like the other members, and actually only had one recording session - which was the official vocal recording that gets released for the song. SKY-HI only told him afterwards that the recording was the official one, both members and fans think it was intentional that SKY-HI didn't tell him.
* Each one of the members has a distinct character with a particular backstory for the "Betrayal Game" MV. However, they were not disclosed as to leave room for the viewers to guess and come up with their own.
* The beginning scene of the "Betrayal Game" MV where the members switch places was going to be scrapped due to lack of time for filming.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 *Natalie - BE:FIRSTが「探偵が早すぎる」2期の主題歌担当、eill×宮田“レフティ”リョウによる新曲で, 2022.04.04*
2. ↑  BE:FIRST Twitter
3. ↑ BE:FIRST Twitter
4. ↑  BE:FIRST Twitter
5. ↑ MTV Twitter
6. ↑ *Billboard Japan - Betrayal Game Chart Insight*
7. ↑ *Billboard Japan - BE:FIRST「Betrayal Game」DLソング初登場1位、SEKAI NO OWARI／マンウィズ／miletがトップ10デビュー, 2022/5/4*
8. ↑ *Billboard Japan - 【【ビルボード HOT BUZZ SONG】BE:FIRST「Betrayal Game」がダウンロード＆動画で2冠を達成して首位獲得, 2022/5/7*
9. ↑ *Billboard Japan - なにわ男子「The Answer」534,004枚を売り上げ総合首位、BE:FIRST「Betrayal Game」総合3位に初登場, 2022/5/4*
10. ↑ *Billboard Japan - Official髭男dism「ミックスナッツ」ストリーミング2連覇　BE:FIRST「Betrayal Game」4位デビュー, 2022/5/4*
11. ↑ *Oricon Weekly Digital Song Ranking (screenshot)*
12. ↑ *Oricon Weekly Streaming Ranking (screenshot)*
13. ↑ *Oricon - Combined Singles Ranking 2022/05/09*
14. ↑ *Twitter - Screenshot*
15. ↑ *LINE MUSIC*
16. ↑ *Recochoku*
17. ↑  LINE MUSIC
18. ↑  BE:FIRST Twitter
19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 19.3  BE:FIRST Twitter
20. ↑ 20.0 20.1  BE:FIRST Twitter
21. ↑  BE:FIRST Twitter
22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 22.2 22.3  BE:FIRST Twitter
23. ↑  BE:FIRST Twitter
24. ↑ *Oricon - BE:FIRST、「Betrayal Game」が「デジタルランキング」2冠達成【オリコンランキング】, 2022/5/4*
25. ↑ ARTIST ON THE RISE 2022.04.25 "Betrayal Game" MV Premiere Youtube Livestream.
26. ↑ 26.0 26.1  Oricon Music - *SKY-HI、BE:FIRSTに説いた「カッコつけることはカッコいい」の教え 黒田貴泰氏と語る新曲MVの“裏設定”*