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PAINT
I Don't Like Mondays. Lyrics
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己の地図を描いてゆけ
右も左もグチャグチャに 荒れた海のような時代
築き上げた価値観さえも 崩れ去ろうとした
羅針盤の指した先が 正しいのかどうかなんて
どうせ誰にもわからないんだ
深く息を吸いこんで 瞳閉じれば
浮かび上がるのは 魂の示す航路
いざ手を伸ばして 風を切り裂いて 暗闇を蹴っ飛ばして
今 僕は僕のために 君は君のために そうだろう?
己の地図を描いてゆけ
勝利の栄光が選ぶ人が 僕じゃないとしても
何かが明日に待っている そう信じたいから
例えそれが負けた犬の無様な遠吠えだって
いっそ可憐に吠えてみせるよ
深く息を吸いこんで 瞳閉じれば
聞こえてくるのは 魂を揺らす唄
今いる居場所が 理想とは違っても 僕は僕を超えていくんだ
皮肉な世界の今日も 好きな色で塗り替えてしまえばいいだろう
覚悟はできているさ
時に頼り合えるような 存在に支えられ
想像を超えた未来 摑み取れ
いざ手を伸ばして 風を切り裂いて 暗闇を蹴っ飛ばして
僕らは何処までもゆける 涙も迷いもいっそ引き連れて
己の色で描いてゆけ
The lyrics of the song PAINT by I Don’t Like Mondays focuses on the idea of self-discovery and progression. The song encourages listeners to reach out and carve their own path, even amidst chaotic and challenging times. The opening lines speak of cutting through the wind and creating one's own map- a symbol for defining and setting one's own goals in life. The times described in the lyrics may be tumultuous, but the songwriter encourages listeners to hold on to their values and beliefs, even if they are threatened by the situation.
The chorus speaks of kicking away darkness and believing in oneself. It acknowledges that each person has their own journey to undertake- whether it be to pursue personal ambition or to support someone close to them. The second verse encourages listeners to find hope and purpose in something beyond themselves, even if it is not immediately clear. The lyrics speak of how even a lost dog's howl can be transformed into something beautiful: a symbol of how anything can be transformed with a new perspective.
The bridge speaks of being supported by the presence of others and the need to imagine a better future. The lyrics reiterate the idea of carving one's own path and being prepared for anything with an open mind. Ultimately, the song concludes with the encouragement to paint a picture of one's own life with one's own colors.
Line by Line Meaning
いざ手を伸ばして 風を切り裂いて
Now, reach out and cut through the wind
己の地図を描いてゆけ
And draw your own map
右も左もグチャグチャに 荒れた海のような時代
This era is like a stormy sea, where everything is chaotic
築き上げた価値観さえも 崩れ去ろうとした
Even the values one has built can crumble away
羅針盤の指した先が 正しいのかどうかなんて
No one knows if the compass is pointing in the right direction
どうせ誰にもわからないんだ
It doesn't matter anyway
深く息を吸いこんで 瞳閉じれば
Take a deep breath and close your eyes
浮かび上がるのは 魂の示す航路
The route shown is that of the soul
暗闇を蹴っ飛ばして
Kick away the darkness
今 僕は僕のために 君は君のために そうだろう?
Now, I am for myself and you are for yourself, right?
己の地図を描いてゆけ
Draw your own map
勝利の栄光が選ぶ人が 僕じゃないとしても
Even if I'm not chosen for the glory of victory
何かが明日に待っている そう信じたいから
I want to believe that something is waiting for me tomorrow
例えそれが負けた犬の無様な遠吠えだって
Even if it's a pathetic howl of a defeated dog
いっそ可憐に吠えてみせるよ
I'll howl gracefully instead
聞こえてくるのは 魂を揺らす唄
What I hear is a song that moves my soul
今いる居場所が 理想とは違っても 僕は僕を超えていくんだ
Even if my current position is different from my ideals, I will go beyond myself
皮肉な世界の今日も 好きな色で塗り替えてしまえばいいだろう
It's okay to paint today's sarcastic world with my favorite color
覚悟はできているさ
I am prepared
時に頼り合えるような 存在に支えられ
Sometimes, I am supported by a reliable presence
想像を超えた未来 摑み取れ
I can grasp a future beyond my imagination
僕らは何処までもゆける 涙も迷いもいっそ引き連れて
We can go anywhere, even dragging tears and hesitation along the way
己の色で描いてゆけ
So draw it all with your own colors
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Written by: Yu, I Don't Like Mondays.
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