[Lyrics] Song For You
I had the opportunity to rewatch Untitled on Youtube and once again, I'm struck by the beauty of "Song For You", a song Arashi dedicated to their fans.
[Ohno]
Thank you
In every miracle we’ve seen with you
We’ve walked this road, embracing the same sceneries and feelings
Living every day as ourselves, let’s get started
[Aiba & Nino]
With a name we’re not accustomed to, we suddenly boarded a cruiser [1]
It’s a mystery, a thrilling and exciting story about to unfold
With the sun shining hard on an island that was far too bright [2]
We’re advancing into the open sea, just gotta do it
Above all else, what lies before us are love & music
With you and our dreams on board
Shake it up, our hearts aroused, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, nip and tuck
The pounding bloom of youth can’t be stopped! No!
The spotlight sparkling in the distance, the place we’re aspiring to be
We’ve resolved to do this, dead or alive [3]
The sequel starts here
[Sho & Jun]
We continue to dance, we continue to sing
A few years pass
As we looked up, we saw countless balloons [4]
Soaring into the city’s night sky
The rainbow colored tears
Overflowing and filling up our tomorrows
Let’s turn to a new page
Way, way beyond the dreams which have begun moving
These encounters were bound to happen
These wonders were destined to be felt!
We’re still in the midst of our story, yes
This melody that we’ve set free
Resounds higher and higher, further and further away
Let’s believe that it will connect us
As it accelerates towards the future
[Ohno] Once again, we land on this paradise island [5]
[Nino] I remember now, it was carved onto us
[Sho] This single, unchanging and precious motto
[Aiba] I won’t forget, always, “You are my soul” [6]
[Jun] I want to tell you, always, “You are my soul”
For your happiness [7], no matter what trials we may face
Even though we may run into an unexpected head wind
If we’re together, we can certainly take it on, ready, go!
These encounters were bound to happen
These wonders were destined to be felt!
We’re still in the midst of our story, yes
This melody that we’ve set free
Resounds higher and higher, further and further away
As it accelerates towards the future
Let’s connect it to the ultimate finale
[Jun] When I looked back
There lay a long, winding trail of foot prints
[Sho] Which did not break off, nor did anyone leave
That led us to the season we’re in today
[Aiba] When I close my eyes, I can hear your tender cheers
[Nino] Which envelop my endless wishes and sadness
[Ohno] And gently encourages me to go on
No matter where, to the ends of the earth, our journey continues
Until the moment[8] when we’ll show you
The dreams we’ve painted on the open sea
We will continue to smile the way we always have
Even though we may be apart, this constant light
Will transcend the night sky, space and time
And bind your trembling heart with mine
This song for you
Thank you
In every miracle we’ve seen with you
Let’s step forth, embracing the same sceneries and feelings
And live every day as ourselves, be with you
On a blank page in this new novel
What hopes, what freedoms
Will we write?
Ah, we will bring you beyond this endless time [8]
This song for you
[1] [2] The song starts with Arashi’s uncertain debut on a cruiser in Hawaii.
[3] I can’t help but feel that this part referred to Arashi in the days where they struggled with their lack of popularity.
[4] 10 years later, Arashi welcomes their 10th anniversary at Kokuritsu with the magnificent release of balloons during the song, “5x10”.
[5] As Arashi revisits Hawaii for their 15th anniversary, they’re reminded of their roots and unchanging bond.
[6] A reference to their debut single, “A.RA.SHI”.
[7] A reference to their hit single, Happiness.
[8] The same pronunciation (toki) was used for both words, “moment” and “time”, which led me to wonder if the lyricist meant to say that fans will always be living in this continuous moment of Arashi’s dreams
[Ohno]
Thank you
In every miracle we’ve seen with you
We’ve walked this road, embracing the same sceneries and feelings
Living every day as ourselves, let’s get started
[Aiba & Nino]
With a name we’re not accustomed to, we suddenly boarded a cruiser [1]
It’s a mystery, a thrilling and exciting story about to unfold
With the sun shining hard on an island that was far too bright [2]
We’re advancing into the open sea, just gotta do it
Above all else, what lies before us are love & music
With you and our dreams on board
Shake it up, our hearts aroused, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, nip and tuck
The pounding bloom of youth can’t be stopped! No!
The spotlight sparkling in the distance, the place we’re aspiring to be
We’ve resolved to do this, dead or alive [3]
The sequel starts here
[Sho & Jun]
We continue to dance, we continue to sing
A few years pass
As we looked up, we saw countless balloons [4]
Soaring into the city’s night sky
The rainbow colored tears
Overflowing and filling up our tomorrows
Let’s turn to a new page
Way, way beyond the dreams which have begun moving
These encounters were bound to happen
These wonders were destined to be felt!
We’re still in the midst of our story, yes
This melody that we’ve set free
Resounds higher and higher, further and further away
Let’s believe that it will connect us
As it accelerates towards the future
[Ohno] Once again, we land on this paradise island [5]
[Nino] I remember now, it was carved onto us
[Sho] This single, unchanging and precious motto
[Aiba] I won’t forget, always, “You are my soul” [6]
[Jun] I want to tell you, always, “You are my soul”
For your happiness [7], no matter what trials we may face
Even though we may run into an unexpected head wind
If we’re together, we can certainly take it on, ready, go!
These encounters were bound to happen
These wonders were destined to be felt!
We’re still in the midst of our story, yes
This melody that we’ve set free
Resounds higher and higher, further and further away
As it accelerates towards the future
Let’s connect it to the ultimate finale
[Jun] When I looked back
There lay a long, winding trail of foot prints
[Sho] Which did not break off, nor did anyone leave
That led us to the season we’re in today
[Aiba] When I close my eyes, I can hear your tender cheers
[Nino] Which envelop my endless wishes and sadness
[Ohno] And gently encourages me to go on
No matter where, to the ends of the earth, our journey continues
Until the moment[8] when we’ll show you
The dreams we’ve painted on the open sea
We will continue to smile the way we always have
Even though we may be apart, this constant light
Will transcend the night sky, space and time
And bind your trembling heart with mine
This song for you
Thank you
In every miracle we’ve seen with you
Let’s step forth, embracing the same sceneries and feelings
And live every day as ourselves, be with you
On a blank page in this new novel
What hopes, what freedoms
Will we write?
Ah, we will bring you beyond this endless time [8]
This song for you
[1] [2] The song starts with Arashi’s uncertain debut on a cruiser in Hawaii.
[3] I can’t help but feel that this part referred to Arashi in the days where they struggled with their lack of popularity.
[4] 10 years later, Arashi welcomes their 10th anniversary at Kokuritsu with the magnificent release of balloons during the song, “5x10”.
[5] As Arashi revisits Hawaii for their 15th anniversary, they’re reminded of their roots and unchanging bond.
[6] A reference to their debut single, “A.RA.SHI”.
[7] A reference to their hit single, Happiness.
[8] The same pronunciation (toki) was used for both words, “moment” and “time”, which led me to wonder if the lyricist meant to say that fans will always be living in this continuous moment of Arashi’s dreams