In these times where we are all going through despair, loss, tragedy and depression we always try to find a small light or hopeful message to cling to and lift our spirits.
Someone asked me the other day why I like Arashi so much.
They say I like them because they can sing and are utterly good-looking okay that part is true but in truth I actually do listen to their music carefully and many songs are dreams-inspiring and encourages positive thought.
Messages such as "you're at a loss now but you can keep moving forward", "that you have dreams and you're not alone" and "its okay to cry.. shows courage to the world" really does pull me in and honestly makes me a lot happier .
There's a lot of Arashi songs that have similar/deeper meanings and hold messages for different people.
I love Arashi fandom and from the all the donations going on in the subbing communities I can see that others share that love - and really that is AWE-INSPIRING to see so much human spirit in this world.
In light of what's happening recently, what songs are rolling in your head to pick you back up again?
For today I feel that these songs fit:
(and in no particular order)
Mukae ni iku yo
Hero
Hatenai Sora
I have hope for Japan.
I've lived there and I have seen their spirit - they have resilience, courage, hope. They build on the team, support each other and can bring communities together to overcome adversity.
Without being too cliched I do believe it is Dark before the Dawn but Japan will rise again.
And check out
arashi_on to see ways to help out the cause!