22 posts tagged “lyrics”
Anyway there's an Okuda Tamio Live Journal Community now, with quite a few translations, so please go and join it.
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Miwa is my IDOL.
A translation I found on Youtube some time ago...apologies for the lack of credits.
This song feels very personal to me. I had also a mother who sacrificed everything for me. No wonder it makes me cry every time I hear it.
Working Mothers' Song
"For the sake of my husband, heave-ho!"
"For the sake of my child, heave-ho!"
"One more time,heave-ho!"
"One more time,heave-ho!"
Still, this song's coming to me, Yoitomake no Uta",
Day laborer song, that's my lullaby song.
In the lunch time at the construction site,
When I smoke with my eyes closed,
This song comes up to my mind, Yoitomake no Uta,
Day laborer's song, that's for poor workers.
When I went to an elementary school,
Everybody says "Hey you! day laborer's son of bitch".
I was always bullied and teased terribly.
In my mortification with tears,
I run away from the classroom.
Being crying on my way home,
I saw my mother working hard.
I saw my mother working hard.
With a towel around head, covered with mud,
Deeply tanned, in the sweat of her brow,
Together with laborers, she was pulling a rope,
Looking upwards and singing repeatedly
In tune at the top of her lungs.
I saw my mother working hard.
I saw my mother working hard.
I was running to my house in a hurry,
Wishing to be cheered up and hugged by my mother,
But when I saw my mother working hard,
I gave up weeping and forgot all the bullying.
Then I went back to school.
Mumbling away to myself "I swear Mam to study hard".
Mumbling away to myself "I swear Mam to study hard".
How many years has it been passed since then?
I graduated at high school and finished university, too.
Nowadays, it's an age of machinery.
Further, I've become an IT engineer.
Look at me! Mam, who died after many hard works.
Look at my job, Mam! my brave figure, Mam!
I was sometimes on the verge of going astray,
But finally I stayed on the right track.
Than any other beautiful songs,
Than any other beautiful voices,
My mother's song was more encouraging and consoled me.
My mother's song is certainly the best in the world.
My mother's song is indeed the best in the world.
Now this song reminds me of that Yoitomake no Uta,
Day laborer song, that's my lullaby song.
"For the sake of my husband, heave-ho!"
"For the sake of my child, heave-ho!"
"One more time,heave-ho!"
"One more time,heave-ho!"
The Cro-Magnons
「FIRE AGE」
2008.10.15
So Fire Age. The Cro-Magnons discover the many uses of fire. There's a problem with the order of the albums though, because you can't have a Cave Party without fire...can't do any cave paintings without a torch either, just like I can't paint without music. Anyway that's assuming they are going forwards in time. If so I have to point out the next logical stage is the Matriarchal Age XDD That came along with the discovery of agriculture. Settle down, learn to cultivate and worship the goddess for a few thousand years.
This is a great album, I think my favourite of The Cro-Magnons so far. I managed to get it half way down the currency collapse. Now it's bottomed out I think the only way I could justify buying any more new Japanese releases is if Marcy starts singing again. Unless the currency recovers, which its not going to do in a hurry, I'll have to just review old stuff I already own from now on, because I refuse to review mp3. Luckily I bought up all the Marcy solo while we were still in the first world. Excepts Rabbits which need to be rereleased.
Like I say this is a great album, awesome songs from both of them, but if only Marcy would sing a couple of his songs it would all be so much better.
1.エイトビート
(EIGHT BEAT)
作詞・作曲 甲本ヒロト
This version is different to the single. Apart for the arrangement. It seems calmer and more relaxed. Wonderful single anyway. Best one they've released I think and that's a hard competition.
2.ゴーゴーゴー
(GO GO GO)
作詞・作曲 真島昌利
Darker than I expected, Really great song, especially the ending. The Mystery train. This does really sound like a train song, like you are travelling along. Marcys songs are always painting scenes, and taking you on rides. Very strong visual and visceral imagery. The end is like going through the tunnel into the Land of Snow. :D Really love that bit.
3.ぼうふら
(BOUFURA)
mosquito larvae
作詞・作曲 甲本ヒロト
Excellent song! Dark, again, and wild, just the kind of mad cow punk I was raised on. I think that's why I like them so much. AWESOME chorus! Been infesting my head all week.
4.独房暮らし
(DOKUBO KURASHI)
solitary cell life
作詞・作曲 甲本ヒロト
Yeah I like it. Not addicted though, yet...Maybe this one is more amusing if you understand the lyrics. I'm sure they all are actually, which is annoying. Makes me think about a TV show I saw with all these homeless people in Japan living in cupboards with the internet looking for jobs. A good incentive to put up with horrors like Music Station appearances I suppose.
5.自転車リンリンリン
(JITENSHA RIN RIN RIN)
作詞・作曲 真島昌利
Totally addicted to the bicycle song. Yet again we are being taken for a wild ride :D Can't get enough of the guitar, as always.
6.ニャオニャオニャー
(NYAO NYAO NYAO)
作詞・作曲 真島昌利
Guitar riff with just two notes repeated is awesome! Makes it all feel kind of urgent and demanding, like this cat really wants to get some action :D
I laughed all the way through this song when I first heard it. Hiroto going Nyao Nyao Nyao! = PRICELESS! XD Suits you sir...
And the backing vocals towards the end...XDD....Marcy has been taking lessons from real kitties. I'd LOVE to hear him sing this song. Altogether one of the most amusing songs I have ever heard. *wants to see a godamn live RIGHT NOW*
7.海はいい
(UMI WA II)
作詞・作曲 真島昌利
Like this alot. The sea is better than everything. Of course it is.
8.スピードとナイフ
(SPEED TO KNIFE)
作詞・作曲 甲本ヒロト
Another incredible single. Love the way he sings this song.
Hiroto is on fire.
9.ナントカドン
(NAN TO KA DON)
作詞・作曲 甲本ヒロト
LOL! Didn't get this at first but now I love it. I wanna be a creature too! Oh wait, I am....
Gaaaoohhh Gaaaooohhh!!
Guitar is lovely.
10.太陽さん
(TAIYOUSAN)
作詞・作曲 真島昌利
Superb song. Best on the album. Marcy should have sung it, but Hiroto does a brilliant job as always. This song is really what THE SUN feels like. At first its warming and invigorating and revitalizing, but towards the end there it is beating down and scorching. You need a hat and a long sleeved shirt and lots of water to drink or you are literally going to die. Hahaha if you've ever had sunstroke you'll understand.
11.まーだーまーだー
(MA DA MA DA)
作詞・作曲 真島昌利
And this song is just the cool refreshing drink you needed. Something very very pleasing about the skittery shuffly rhythms Katsuji is making here, especially during the harmonica parts.
12.化石とミイラ
(KASEKI TO MIIRA)
作詞・作曲 甲本ヒロト
OH yeah! This one gives me the shits for some reason. And I think a lot of it is the OH YEAHS. I dunno, maybe its funny enough to get away with it. I wouldn't know.
13.ジェームス・ディーン
(JAMES・DEAN)
作詞・作曲 真島昌利
REALLY like this one. Awesome guitar. Awesome bongo rhythm spider. XD
Not only is humanity in general both crap and awesome, but each individual is too. Learn to love your crap man. This is what I have learned this month.
LOVE YOUR CRAP!
14.ドロドロ
(DORO DORO)
作詞・作曲 甲本ヒロト
Heh! Very funky.
LOVE IT! :D
Guitar is just :D~~
Singing...oh yeah! Choruses I love them. And the ending too. This isn't the kind of song that seems to require anything sensible said about it.
In fact you could say that about the whole album.
All that is really needed is LOVE.
Which reminds me there was a Beatles riff in there somewhere...
Best singer ever. Instant emotional overload. That there will never be another Edith is everything that is wrong with the world.
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And I had to get rid of all those flames...they were making my brain overheat every time I looked in here. Whew.
Thanks to Kiluuna for the scan. :)
I couldn't resist posting some Marcy versions (of Blue Hearts songs he wrote) that have been appearing lately.
Thank you very much to the people who uploaded these songs in the first place. :-)
The Blue Hearts
lyrics by Masatoshi Mashima
A stylish cavalry
Gunned down an Indian
With a gun barrel that sparkled
If possible, I wish that they could have
Gunned down my depression too
I send god a bribe
And he teases me with a
Passport to heaven, are you serious?
There are guys who are laughing
Without even a piece of sincerity
Show me that hand that you're keeping hidden
Just what on earth can you tell about me
By the place I was born, my skin, and the color of my eyes?
Driver, won't you please
Let me ride on that bus?
I don't care where you're going
Things probably shouldn't be this way though, huh?
History examines me
Beneath the dazzling blue sky
Just what on earth can you tell about me
By the place I was born, my skin, and the color of my eyes?
Driver, won't you please
Let me ride on that bus?
I don't care where you're going
Things probably shouldn't be this way though, huh?
History examines me
Beneath the dazzling blue sky
Beneath the blue sky, beneath the blue sky
The blue sky, the blue sky
(translation from Mognet)
1000 no Violin (last song on Stick Out)...his voice is cracking here, but it doesn't matter. In fact somehow that makes it even more charming.
Special thanks to the person known as LOVE for this song....
Love this song! It has been going around and around in my head for days. Actually I love the whole of Stick Out. That could well be the next Blue Hearts album I buy and review. There's just something about it. It's so exuberant, and really nostalgic too in a way. The guitar sounds are very retro.
1st album
release date: 21st May 1987
The first Blue Hearts album I ever listened to was this self titled debut album. I was instantly addicted, absolutely won over from the very first bar. Maybe it helped that I was a Clash fan when I was younger, but if I'd known about The Blue Hearts then I would have loved them much more. I really wish that I had! Why do I love them more? Hmmm, because they are so full of joy and love; and because both their music and their philosophy of life are much purer and more exhilarating and more original. So I don't really think they are just like The Clash at all, just very inspired by them and by many other favourites of mine, like The Specials, The Undertones. But most of all I am amazed by The Blue Hearts because its a very unusual thing to have two such incredible songwriting talents in one band. I really can't think of any other examples of this. Not even the Beatles managed it, because frankly, Paul was always a talentless ass. I can find flaws in just about any band you can name, but not The Blue Hearts. They are a perfect manifestation. And this first album is glorious from start to finish, possibly their greatest, literally exploding with youthful energy and enthusiasm. What a way to announce your arrival! In my opinion this album should be universally acknowledged as one of the all time classics of Rock Music.
In some ways it is a great tragedy that Masatoshi Mashima chose to be a guitarist instead of a singer in his own right, but in other ways it was a very noble act. I do have this dream that one day he will release his own versions of The Blue Hearts songs he wrote...but I suppose its probably too late for all that now. I can understand why he did what he did, because Hiroto Koumoto is an exceptionally gifted and highly extraverted performer, with an uncanny ability to touch the audience, and very powerful vocal skills. He also writes very great songs too of course. Really you have to admit the sacrifice was worth it, when you listen to this amazing album, and of course everything they have done together.
I want to thank the lovely people who have translated their songs, because they have deepened my appreciation immeasurably. The Blue Hearts lyrics are funny and wise and inspiring and I have a deep respect for their honourable intentions, which are always to inspire and liberate their fans. I wouldn't be surprised if they have saved quite a few lives in their time and its no wonder at all that they have earned such a devoted following. I am going to embed the relevant song translations from Youtube. It's so nice not to be flying totally blind for a change. :D Though of course there is still much left to understand, and many mistakes to be made. I always welcome corrections and comments and of course more translations! :)
Btw the kanji to all the Blue Hearts songs can be found here.
1. 未来は僕等の手の中
mirai wa boku tou no te no naka
The Future is in My Hands
words and music Masatoshi Mashima
Did I mention Marcys' incredible harmonies? And his sublime guitar work! Theres a strong blues basis to everything he does...an almost rock-a-billy twang. This song is a Declaration of Independence, from what I can decipher.
2. 終わらない歌
Owaranai Uta
Endless Song
words and music Masatoshi Mashima
An Endless song for Shitty World :D I love it! It is a shitty world but
we are given the gift of loving it anyway. Just keep singing and
everything will be okay, you'll be able to laugh in the face of your
misery. Its this kind of irresistible indomitable spirit that is
everything I love most in humanity. Funny how one species can be so
crap and so glorious at the same time. You have to have been down into the pit before you can really understand.
3. NO NO NO
words and music Hiroto Koumoto
Yeah, he's so fucking right when he says the greatest thing in the world is that you are here right now in front of me. I love this defiant love. Its so beautiful. Its so righteous! Even if they blow us all up, we will still have had this moment in time. We will still have each other. That is what is important.
4. パンク・ロック
Punk Rock
words and music Hiroto Koumoto
I love punk rock too. Never conform, never submit. It is a proud heritage. Punks don't care about anything but each other, because everything else is a con, an illusion. Society just wants to trap us and turn us into slaves to the machine. Don't believe their lies. Think for yourself.
Its hard to say anything about these songs musically without destroying the magic. They are what they are...timeless, majestic, passionate.
5. 街
Machi
Town
words and music Hiroto Koumoto
I love the way the chorus just explodes at 1.12...it so incandescent, so exciting. Brilliant song. Makes my heart beat faster every time. A real emotional rollercoaster.
6. 少年の詩
Shonen no Uta
Boys' Song
words and music Hiroto Koumoto
Never grow up. Never lose your enthusiasm and become walking dead. Just some advice to cover the fact that I really have nothing to say about this song :D
7. 爆弾が落っこちる時
bakudan ga okkochiru toki
When The Bomb Drops
words and music Masatoshi Mashima
Love the melody of this song. Message seems to be, if you don't stand up and resist then you are part of the problem. Also I find the When The Bomb Drops, I Will Lose My Freedom bit amusing. Seems to me The Blue Hearts often use Bombs as metaphors for women (see Tabbibito PV), so in a way you could interpret this as a fear of being trapped. XD
Just an idea...
8. 世界のまん中
sekai no man naka
The World Inside (?)
words and music Hiroto Koumoto
Apparently Hiroto was forced to change the way he sang or he would have lost his voice permanently and listening to this song you can really hear it. He is shredding it mercilessly. It sounds great of course, but it almost hurts to listen to it. Awesome song needless to say....you can just take that as a given anyway.
9. 裸の王様
Hadaka no Ousama
The Naked King
words and music Masatoshi Mashima
This is a BIG favourite. Such clever song writing. So much heart! I suppose he is referring to "The Emperor has No Clothes"....look closely enough at authority and you will always find it to be ridiculous and pathetic. Power corrupts...
10. ダンス・ナンバー
Dance Number
words and music Masatoshi Mashima
Dance how you want. Don't ever give a flying fuck what anyone thinks! Yeah! Self consciousness is death. Be free, be wild. Know that what you are is perfect. What a sweet and wise message. :D What a brilliant song! Marcys' version is here. Its even better I have to say.
11. 君のため
Kimi No Tame Ni
For Your Benefit (?)
words and music Masatoshi Mashima
awwwwwwww :D I adore this song! See this is one reason why they own The Clash. When did they ever master the art of heart like this? Watery Love indeed! Too much Western rock is infected with a fake bravado and macho posturing that frankly is quite retarded. Real courage means feeling everything that is there to be felt, and this song says it all. Call me mushy but this is always the highlight of the album for me.
12. リンダ リンダ
Linda Linda
words and music Hiroto Koumoto
Yeah yeah hit tune alert. Great song, especially when you understand the lyrics, but I have heard it too many times now, and there have been way too many horrible cover versions (people really need to learn...only cover songs you can improve on...i.e. nothing by Hiroto and Marcy thanks very much). Why is it the only song people seem to know I wonder, when they have written about a hundred better songs? Oh and Hiroto you are beautiful, much more beautiful than a water rat, I have to say. The water rats around here are huge and scary and filthy :D Maybe he means a brown cat...like my kitty. That would make more sense...everyone wants to be a sweet brown kitty.
Linda Linda (translated by Stage 6 user)
I want to be beautiful
Like a brown rat
Because they have a beauty
That doesn't show in photos
Linda x 10
If we ever cross paths
And talk some day
I beg that you learn
The meaning of love then
Linda x 10
Like a brown rat
I'll be kinder than anyone
Like a brown rat
I'll be the warmest of all
Linda x 10
If we ever cross paths
And talk some day
I beg that you learn
The meaning of love then
Even if its not love or affection
I won't let you go
I only have one source of strength
That will never be defeated
Linda Linda Linda......
It's not the red of the dying sun
The morning sheets surprising stain
It's not the red of which we bleed
The red of cabernet sauvignon
A world of ruby all in vain
It's not that red
It's not as golden as Zeus famous shower
It doesn't come, not at all, from above
It's in the open but it doesn't get stolen
It's not that gold
It's not as golden as memory
Or the age of the same name
It's not that gold
I wish this would be your colour
I wish this would be your colour
I wish this would be your colour
Your colour, I wish
It is as black as malevitch's square
The cold furnace in which we stare
A high pitch on a future scale
It is a starless winternight's tale
It suits you well
It is that black
I wish this would be your colour
I wish this would be your colour
I wish this would be your colour
Your colour, I wish
I love this song! This is an artists song. A song written for a particular artist perhaps.
"I wish this would be your colour" is like the feeling you get when you add a new colour to your picture and it doesn't feel quite right. I wish this would be your colour, oh picture....I wish it was the glittering shimmering green of Absinthe, and not the sickly green of vomit.
もうだめだ もうだめだ 私はもうだめだ
命を 光を 愛を 身体を 愛を
もうだめだ もうだめだ 私はもうだめだ
もうだめだ もうだめだ 私はもうだめだ
最低なんだ 最高なんだ いま終わるんだ もうだめだ
最高なんだ 最高なんだ 私はもう もうだめだ
町田康「もうだめだ」
mou dame da mou dame da watashi ha mou dame da
inochi o hikari o ai o shintai o ai o
mou dame da mou dame da watashi ha mou dame da
mou dame da mou dame da watashi ha mou dame da
saitei na n da saikou na n da ima owaru n da mou dame da
saikou na n da saikou na n da watashi ha mou mou dame da
machida yasushi ' mou dame da '
It is already useless. It is already useless. I am already hopeless.
Life Light Love Body Love
It is already useless. It is already useless. I am already hopeless.
It is already useless. It is already useless. I am already hopeless.
It is the minimum. It is the highest. It finishes now.
It is already useless. it is the highest
It is the highest. me -- already --
It is already useless.
