Woah. . . super simple words used in the lyrics, but there's lot of complexity packed into them.  Nino doesn't disappoint!

The singer is questioning his existence, his worth. . . and he despairs. Then he finds hope when someone reaches out to him. There are messages such as "don't sweat it", "take it one small step at a time", "appreciate the now ( Read more... )

Per clara_maria 's request from the arashi_on  fundraiser.  Maido ari~!!!  orz

( DEEP SORROW ~君のいない世界~ )

Absolutely beautiful. . . I had tears running down my face as I was translating this.  I'd already read Yoshinaga Fumi-sensei's manga, Ōoku, so I had the storyline in mind as I worked on this.  All the references to a frozen self, yearning for something that just can't be said or realized. . . dear snow.

Lyrics out!  :D

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Love how the lyricist played with the phrasing in the "Chance!" refrain. This was a fun song to translate in that sense : )

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One of my favorites from the "How's It Going" album. I'm not sure how to even describe what it is about the song that appeals to me. 何か、ガムシャラに歌ってるかんじが　いいのかな？ This song is forever connected in my mind with a fancam of Nino in a monkey suit, Aiba in a seal(?) suit, and Sho in an Ohmiya SK outfit (sans shoes). Pure cracky Arashi happiness in that ( Read more... )