Filed under: Ai Kawashima
“Shiawase desu ka” (Are You Happy?)
by Ai Kawashima
from the single “Shiawase desu ka/Suitcase”
From over there, you’re relaxed.
The moment is washed away, but
Everyday, I think of you,
And today, again, I’m crying.
Thinking of you..
I wonder if it’s okay if I do no more than that?
In all honesty, you hurt me.
Our smiles are worn out
Embracing me for the first time…
I could never forget you on that day.
I loved you in an amazing way,
You were important to me.
Are you happy?
I expect that much..
What is it that you suffer from?
With each other, we walked along a separate path,
But now I won’t forget.
The color of the curtains
Tried to become bright.
It became beautiful in this room again.
I wanted to get over you.
The things you love the most…
You can tell of each and every one entirely, but
If you can’t be near me
What is the meaning? There really isn’t one.
Are you happy?
If the moment passes,
I’ll see your face and it’s outline.
In what kind of way did you love me,
Even if everyone’s fate is to fade away?
In my planner, I added your birthday…
Secretly, far away, I congratulate you,
So I wonder if I should go to bed soon
Under the same night sky.
Are you happy,
Are you laughing
While you’re around other people?
Nightfall arrives, the city sky bid me farewell.
Just about everything was too late.
Filed under: Mika Nakashima
Oborodzukiyo~Inori (Misty Moonlit Night~Prayer)
by Mika Nakashima
from the album “MUSIC”
In the flower garden, the setting sun fades
I look out over the edge of the mountain
The mist is invisible.
The spring wind gently blows, and if I can look at the sky,
The evening moon suspends, and joins with a scent.
The firelight from the countryside, the color of the forest,
The person that follows the path to the middle of the rice field,
The frog that cries out, the sound of bells,
All grow hazy like the misty, moonlit night.
Listen, listen
If you open your eyes,
You can hear the song
Of the Wind and the Stars
In the flower garden, the setting sun fades
I look out over the edge of the mountain
The mist is invisible.
The spring wind gently blows, and if I can look at the sky,
The evening moon suspends, and joins with a scent.
Far away, far away
In the distant future, a
Mighty, mighty
Radiance is released.
Everything, everything
In mother nature,
Lives, lives
Inside my heart
Filed under: YUI
Note: This translation wouldn’t have been the same without the help and corrections of vivi from YUI-Lover Forum. Thanks vivi!!
Jam
by YUI
from the single “LOVE & TRUTH”
How many times should I say this? I’m not one of those good girls you always think of.
At the corner of the gasoline stand, I see an old warehouse.
On their way home from the live house, the bands collect their jam music on a Thursday night
He likes punk rock, in summer he is still wearing a leather jacket.
I think it’s kind of funny, but this moment rocks!
Oh anarchy in the night Yeah!
Tomorrow I’ll be on TV, that’s what I’ll hear when the phone rings.. but sorry I have to go home.
Punk’s not dead! You made a weird face, then let me laugh at it.
Even if someone doesn’t pick me up, it’ll be okay.. I want to get a license and a motorcycle so I can go home.
He likes punk rock, his Les Paul guitar is really heavy.
From my striking of the drums, comes the last moment Oh Baby
Oh anarchy in the night Yeah!
I thrust out my lips to try to imitate his action,
Still my guitar holds my rock n’ roll,
I believe I’m not losing.
The era of punk rock is now still forever living on.
In just a little while, I’ll break down and won’t go on.. Oh Baby No Future
Oh anarchy in the night Yeah!
Filed under: YUI
Why?
by YUI
from the album “Can’t Buy Me Love”
I know that you’re hiding yourself
The times I gaze at you, you seem to end up broken.
My heart is almost fit to be here, don’t you think?
That was some time ago, so you just laugh
Sometimes my sorrowful mood overflowed
It’s my intention to believe.
I wonder why a person would hold onto words?
It’s becoming hard for my heart to see.
I was walking aimlessly, a traveler found me.
I’m becoming myself now, such that I can’t really chase anything too far
I certainly mistook you for someone else, right?
“Even if that’s the case, you’ll be even stronger”, you say.
Sometimes my sorrowful mood overflowed
It’s my intention to believe.
Why do I doubt you, I wonder?
You’re more important than anyone else, so
I’m frightened, and once in a while it becomes painful
But I’ve always still believed in this moment
I wonder why a person would hold onto words?
It’s becoming hard for my heart to see.
Filed under: Puffy
Koi no RAIN Ai no SHEIPU (The Line of Passion, The Shape of Love)
by Puffy
from the album “Fever*Fever”
He is very naive and the type who sees his dreams.
I wonder if he’ll say I’m “the one”.
He’s the one I love, I want to be the one he loves.
But because I don’t want to cheer up, I get tired.
He greatly relies on the type of job he loves.
Someone who always waits for me.. that’s the kind of person I’m wishing for.
Even if that person is me, I want happiness..
But the shape of love is always something different than promised.
If any of you are girls, you will understand,
It’s hard because you want to run away..
But how can you? Here is where we’ll try to become strong.
If the line of passion is severed,
We’ll need the ability to understand.
But we’ll do our best.
We’ll succeed.
I’m not ordinary but there’s something that is..
You don’t have bad intentions, I know that, but you can’t keep your
promises.
Right before my eyes, this vast world beckons me.
The shape of love lacks something, it’s somewhere
If you’re a guy, such things are okay,
When you don’t think before you act, but regret it.
But somehow, here is where you try your best to show off.
Love and loneliness go hand-in-hand.
Bring out your ability to understand more
So you can see perfectly.
We can be comfortable with each other.
We’ll surely do our best.
Filed under: Asuca Hayashi
Kaze no Gaika (The Wind’s Victory Song)
by Asuca Hayashi
from the album “Hatsukoi”
The hot air sways.. The cheerful and difficult times are already too far away;
Before long, they’ll pass away
Now I still grasp a reason, but nothing happens;
After this, how long will it take to pass through?
Will I succeed after this struggle?
I’ve always watched your back
One day, as surely as the sun arrives, I’ll grow accustom to walking behind you
I believe it will happen someday
I know of strength as the glory pours its light
My body, standing tall and glorious, is praised
By the flames and the cinders
My defeat became true; I stood perfectly still, my legs became stiff
I said that I’d hold on, as I choked on my tears
The days continue to change as a road does
I used to believe in what I had seen, but it was nothing more than a dream
Again, I start to run
I’ve always watched your courage
One day, as surely as the sun arrives, we’ll both shed tears together
I believed it would happen today
I move forward with my strength as the glory pours its light
My body, standing tall and glorious, is praised
By the flames and the cinders
In the seething wind, the atmosphere trembles
My strength pulses as I sing of victory
I depend on creation, the heavenly sky
Now hold me tight
I’ve always watched your back
One day, as surely as the sun arrives, I’ll grow accustom to walking behind you
I believed it would happen today
I know of strength as the glory pours its light
My body, standing tall and glorious, is praised
By the flames and the cinders
Filed under: Puffy
Dare ga Sore wo (Who Would Do That..)
by Puffy
from the album “Fever*Fever”
On the cold, cold hill, there’s a white flower,
There’s a strong flower.
In the deep, dark valley, there’s a small flame,
It’s brightness doesn’t fade.
Who would do that?
Why is it done?
One day, love overflowed in us
On the round, round shore and sea, there’s a talkative wind,
There’s fresh air.
Still, inside of the young children, there’s a true song,
There’s a true melody.
Who would do that?
Where is it done?
Now, there’s a happy night in us.
On the hill, there.s a white flower.
In the valley, there’s a small flame.
In the persistent person, there’s a way to live.
In the beautiful person, there’s a profitable body.
In the sun, there’s a sign of love.
I go to that mountain in the blossoming season.
This Asia is on this line of love.
That girl goes to that shoreline
And works persistently..It’s not enough in order to love.
Filed under: Suzuki Shoko
Boukyaku (Forgetfulness)
by Suzuki Shoko
from the album “Suzuki Shoko”
The way I become desperate.. what do I want to do?
It’s bad, but there’s nothing there.
I become nothing but regretful, that’s no good.
It’s bad, but I can’t say anything there.
I said “goodbye” to you, that’s what I said, that’s what I said.
I’m trying to recall.. What did I want to do? In my heart, there is premature love, only an embrace.
Because of that, I’m trying to recall.. Who did I love?
I forgot, I forgot.
In the hospital, I tried to listen to my grandmother,
“Will you forget everything that makes you happy?”
Reality brings 100 crossroads, so should I go on a journey?
Can I desire a peaceful embrace from somebody?
Many times, I’ve said “goodbye”, that’s what I said, that’s what I said, that’s what I said.
I’m trying to recall.. What did I want?
Please don’t ever reduce this lonely love,
Because of this, I’m trying to recall.. Who did I love?
I forgot, I forgot.
Many times, I’ve said “goodbye”, that’s what I said, that’s what I said, that’s what I said.
“What am I waiting here for?”…In my heart, there is premature love, only an embrace.
“What do I give into?”… Please don’t be afraid of the things you fear.
I’m trying to recall.. Who did I love?
I forgot, I forgot, I forgot.
Many times, I’ve said “goodbye”, that’s what I said, that’s what I said, that’s what I said.
Filed under: Suzuki Shoko
Keiyaku, SUPERUBAINDO (Agreement, Spellbind)
by Suzuki Shoko
from the album “Suzuki Shoko”
If, now, I said “Please don’t end this”,
Would you keep on talking the whole night?
If, now, your mood was about to die,
I wonder if I would bring it back to life, then laugh?
I want to be your only one.. no, wait.. I don’t.
Please don’t say anything.. No, wait.. I want you to.
Really, please don’t say anything.
Why can’t you be like me?
It’s so sad.
Our promises, the future, and our agreements don’t exist.
I wonder if I’m able to be close to you and the things I live for?
I want to be your only one.. no, wait.. I don’t.
Please don’t say anything.. No, wait.. I want you to.
Really, please don’t say anything.
Say anything, please don’t say anything.
Love me, please don’t love me.
Be here with me, be by yourself.
Filed under: Puffy
Otomemoriaru (Girl Memorial)
by Puffy
from the album “Hit & Fun”
I’m alone in this town where the fragrant spring breeze is.
You say you are confused just because I gave you a reason.
Everyday we’ll go and start over again.
Up until yesterday, you would hold my hand as we quickly walked on.
I won’t adorn the words I say,
I wanted to be adorned.
I hope I won’t forget which way to go, I wonder if I’ll be ok.
I want to have fun, this isn’t fun.
This isn’t a dream?
You are close to me, we sway, it’s nice.
I got on the fast-moving evening train
So I can go and stain the sun with the color and heart of this town.
I’m alone at any given time, even though I say I think of you.
Here and now, I have no choice but to have this feeling, do you see?
The constant sparkling
Doesn’t stop in this instant moment.
I’m sure I won’t forget what you said to me on that day.
I want to move on, I want to be able to see.
Tender is what I probably am… not!
I have the sweet, alluring sensation of a jewel.
I was tired in my room, so I fell down.
Blue tears fell.
I’m still a frail girl.
So right now, call me, kiss me.
My days always are interrupted.
I can’t keep this promise.
Never again will I measure time, I wonder if it will slip away.
These worthless types of things; Perhaps I won’t do any of them at all.
Still, if I don’t stand up, I can’t see the line of the world.
I always want to wait, I want to see you.
I always want to wait for you, I want to see you.
Your voice tells me that it’s the real thing.
