Archive for the ‘Lyrics’ Category

How in the world did I miss this song??? Really, I’ve must have been living in my own little world when Dream-A-Live was released and probably, I didn’t bother to download the RE.

Once Again is simply pure awesomeness! Without doubt, it has become an instant favorite of mine! I love the dark composition along with smooth vocals of the boys, in perfect harmony. The rap sequence is arranged nicely just prior to the last chorus, fabulously sang by Sho-kun as always.

I would love to see this one live…unfortunately, the Dream-A-Live concert DVD has not been released yet. Mostly likely, it never will! Fancam, anyone??? Hopefully, the boy will have it arranged in a future one, let’s all pray!!

Here are the Kanji and English lyrics:

Once Again
Lyrics：Wonderland
Rap: Sakurai Sho
Music : Alfred Tuohey & Thanh Bui

もう一度　僕らは今　動き出した未来へ
漕ぎ出せ　胸に想い刻み込んで
つかみ取れるさ　手を伸ばせば　まだ
忘れていた　夢がそこにある

Once again, we’re moving towards the future now.
Starting to row, engraving the feelings in my heart.
I can reach out if I extend my hands,
the forgotten dreams are still there.

僕らずっと飛べなくて　空見上げ眺めてた
何にも出来ず当てもなく　ただ探し続けたあの頃

We can never fly, we look up to the sky.
Unable to do anything, without aim, we continued to search back then.
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I’m sharing another fave of me, Oh!Enka by Kanjani8. You know those fun crazy boys from Kansai.

I really like the historical context of the lyrics along with the mixture of enka and modern melodies. The hint of conservative-ism adds a local flair to the song — the boys’ love for their hometown, Osaka. Overall, the song is very catchy and genki, you feel so cheerful after listening to.

Here are the lyrics in Romaji and English:

Nande yaro naa…sakura miteru to, metcha setsuna nan nen
Oton, okan…ore mo itsuka wa
Shikkari hana sakashitaru kara na! Mitoite ya!

I wonder why…when I look at the cherry blossoms, it’s so bittersweet
Dad, Mom…someday
I’ll bloom, too! Just watch!
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Recently, I came across Namida, Hitohira while previewing Kinki Kids’ Phi (Φ) album. Compared to the boys norm, the melody is quite upbeat, somehow it reminds me of Cantopop of the 1990s. Its catchy tune and smooth vocals of the Domoto duo, make it very enjoyable, as well as, addictive. The song has quickly become a favorite of mine.

By the way, this is the themesong to the comedy series, Sushi Oji, which had starred Koichi-kun a few years back. I have not gotten a chance to watch it though, but I heard it was pure crack.

Here are the lyrics In Romaji and English:

Naida, Hitohira(涙、ひとひら) – Tears, One Drop

Just get up, Just get up. Just get up, Don’t give up. Believe you
Without losing pure feelings
Just get up, Just get up. Just get up, Don’t give up. Believe you
Without losing pure eyes
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明月光 (Moonlight) is such a beautiful song; the vocals are extremely soothing along with its calming composition. I also had noticed that the first four lines had incorporated 静夜思, an infamous poem written by 李白 -- Chinese poet from Tang Dynasty.

床前明月光，疑是地上霜。
舉頭望明月，低頭思故鄉。

I believe it is the themesong for Chinese drama, 大人物 starring Nicholas Tse and Angelina Lee. Please correct me if I am wrong.

Lyrics:
明月光 by 馬上又 & 張瑤

床前明月光讓我的夢今夜又圓又亮
疑是地上霜相思都寫在了誰的臉上
舉頭望明月到底天上人間有何分別
低頭思故鄉是因為菊花黃

床前明月光讓我雙手不忍去推開窗
疑是地上霜可心卻不知不覺發了燙
舉頭望明月淚水就順著臉龐倒流淌
低頭思故鄉是因為菊花黃

不在你身旁別來無恙
才知道相思也有重量
今生絕不是夢一場
前世我倆是對鴛鴦
遊戲在屋前小池塘

風追少年郎獨來獨往
眼睛望穿了那輪月亮
都上了情的當
各在一方人海茫茫
誰又比誰的相思長

床前明月光讓我雙手不忍去推開窗
疑是地上霜可心卻不知不覺發了燙
舉頭望明月淚水就順著臉龐倒流淌
低頭思故鄉是因為菊花黃
窗前明月光是因為菊花香

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I enjoy most, if not all of Oh-chan’s solos, his vocals are absolutely amazing, powerful and passionate. He definitely has the voice of an angel, one of the best among in Arashi and JE. Of all of his solo, Rain , ranks as number one on my charts -- impressive and intense lyrics.

Vocals: Ohno Satoshi ~ Lyrics: IntoGroove ~ Music: Peter Bjorklund, Joel Eriksson

Ame no oto hibiku kimi no koe kieta
Juwaki no mukou ni

The sound of rain echoed, your voice disappeared
over the telephone’s receiver.

Kimi wa dare to iru no?
Himitsu wo kakushite
Boku ni suki to iu

Who are you with? I will make it a secret.
Say that you like me.

Kuchibiru wo boku no sore kasane
Osaete dakiyoseru

My lips are sealed.
I suppress my feelings and embrace you.
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