It’s just another quiet evening. The PC monitor casts a tired, soft glow against the wall of my bedroom. Outside, the rain is falling with that lazy, rhythmic patter typical of late autumn nights. There’s a strange, cozy silence in the air—the kind you only find when the rest of the world has finally gone to sleep.
In moments like these, there is one particular song that always ends up on loop in my media player. It isn’t a high-energy track, and it’s not meant to pump you up. In fact, it does the exact opposite: it slows down time.
It’s called “No More What Ifs”, and it comes from the soundtrack of Persona 5 Royal.
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| [♩] NOW PLAYING: No More What Ifs |
| Vocalist: Lyn Inaizumi |
| Venue: Jazz Jin, Kichijoji |
+---------------------------------------------------+A Quiet Haven in Kichijoji ✧( ु•⌄• )
If you’ve played Persona 5 Royal, you probably know this song. It doesn’t play during the high-stakes battles or while you’re sneaking through palaces. Instead, it’s a hidden gem that echoes within the dark wood-paneled walls of the Jazz Jin, the underground jazz club tucked away in the back alleys of Kichijoji.
Lyn Inaizumi’s smoky, warm vocals, paired with a welcoming piano, a deep double bass, and a saxophone that sounds like a gentle sigh, instantly transform any room into that intimate underground bar.
The Art of Letting Go
The lyrics of No More What Ifs touch on something incredibly universal, and at times, deeply personal: the crossroads of life. Those constant, nagging questions of “what if I had chosen differently?” that haunt us when we look back at our past, old friendships, or paths not taken.
“No more what ifs Keep on simple-minded life No more what ifs Even if I’m not in your life…”
The song doesn’t offer easy, sugar-coated optimism. Instead, it invites a peaceful acceptance. There is a melancholic beauty in realizing that we cannot control everything, that some people are meant to exist only in our memories, and that it’s okay. Letting go of the “what ifs” is the only way to truly breathe in the present.
Whenever I listen to it, a wave of absolute calm washes over me. It’s as if the music is telling me: “Hey, it’s alright. You are here now. You don’t have to figure everything out tonight.”
★ Current Status: Listening in the dark
★ Mood: Melancholic & Calm (。U ω U。)
★ Playlist: Night_Vibes.m3uNostalgia of a Suspended Era
There’s something about this track that triggers a deep sense of nostalgia. It reminds me of the early 2000s—those late nights sitting in front of a warm CRT monitor with the window cracked open to let the night breeze in. I’d spend hours talking to friends on MSN Messenger or idling in quiet IRC channels, sharing poorly tagged .mp3 files we’d waited hours to download.
It carries that same feeling of quiet solitude shared with other anonymous souls across the Net. An internet built on simple passions, before everything became dominated by algorithmic feeds and constant notifications.
No More What Ifs is a piece of urban nightscape, a warm shelter where you can step inside and just catch your breath.
If you’ve never listened to it (or only heard it in the background of the game), wait until it gets dark tonight. Turn off the main lights, leave only a small desk lamp on, and let the track play. Let the jazz take over.
Sometimes, finding peace is as simple as stopping the questions. ( ◡‿◡ *)
Quick Facts & FAQ ✧(◠‿◠✿)
Here is a quick reference about the track for music lovers and gamers alike:
- Vocalist: Lyn Inaizumi
- Composer: Shoji Meguro
- Game: Persona 5 Royal (Atlus, JRPG)
- In-game location: Jazz Jin (Jazz Club) in Kichijoji
- Genre: Acid Jazz / Lounge Jazz
Q: Who sings the song ‘No More What Ifs’ in Persona 5 Royal? A: The song is performed by Lyn Inaizumi, who is the lead vocalist behind most of the iconic Persona 5 and Persona 5 Royal soundtrack.
Q: Where does the song ‘No More What Ifs’ play in the game? A: It plays inside the Jazz Jin (the Jazz Club) located in the Kichijoji district. You can visit this club in the evening with your teammates to boost stats and listen to live music.
Q: What is the main message/theme of ‘No More What Ifs’? A: The song deals with letting go of regrets, stopping the constant questioning of past decisions (“what ifs”), and finding peace by accepting the present moment as it is.