見上げる星それぞれの歴史が
輝いて
星座のよう線で結ぶ瞬間
始まるLegend
オーロラ揺らめく時空越えて
飛び込む迷走する
Parallel world
On the road 誰も旅の途中
本当の自分自身出逢うため
歩き続けるのさ今を
We're all travelers
僕の目の前に広がる
9つの道はいつか重なって
新しい夜明けへと続く
道に変わるのだろう
目撃せよ
Journey through the decade
レンズ越しに切り取った景色を
見つめても
真実とは心の目の中に映る物さ
どこかで戦いの幕が開(あ)き
僕という現実さらう Halation
On the road 旅に出る理由は
世界が滅びる未来変えるため
もっと強く夢を抱(いだ)け
We're all dreamers
僕の運命はかならず
10度目に立ち上がったその時に
新しい風通り抜ける
道がひらくのだろう
目撃せよ
Journey through the decade

自分が瞬間ごとに
決断するそのすべてで
未来は理想にも絶望にも
変わってゆくだからきっと
信じた道走れ
On the road 誰も旅の途中
本当の自分自身出逢うため
歩き続けるのさ今を
We're all travelers
僕の目の前に広がる
9つの道はいつか重なって
新しい夜明けへと続く
道に変わるのだろう
目撃せよ
Journey through the decade

Overall Meaning

GACKT's "Journey through the Decade" is a song that encourages listeners to embark on a journey filled with unexpected twists and turns. The lyrics are about having the courage to face the unknown, and staying true to oneself in the face of adversity. The first verse speaks about how each star in the sky represents someone's history, and when these histories intersect, a legend begins. This is a metaphor for how every person's unique journey contributes to something greater than themselves, and that each individual's experiences have a part to play in the grand scheme of things. The chorus emphasizes that we are all travelers on this journey, and that true self-discovery can only be achieved through the act of continuing to walk forward.

The second verse talks about how even though reality can be harsh, one should always strive to pursue their dreams. The line "On the road 旅に出る理由は/ 世界が滅びる未来変えるため" (On the road, the reason we embark on a journey, is to change a future where the world is destroyed) speaks to the idea that personal growth is not only for oneself, but for the benefit of society as a whole. The bridge shifts into a first-person perspective, with the singer acknowledging that every decision they make has the power to shape their future. The final chorus reiterates the themes of the earlier choruses, but ends on a note of hope, suggesting that new paths will be forged on this journey.

Line by Line Meaning

見上げる星
Looking up at the stars

それぞれの歴史が輝いて
Each having their own shining history

星座のよう線で結ぶ瞬間
The moment of connecting lines like constellations

始まるLegend
The birth of a legend

オーロラ揺らめく時空越えて
Crossing time and space through the flickering aurora

飛び込む迷走する
Jumping in and wandering

Parallel world
A parallel world

On the road 誰も旅の途中
Everyone is on a journey

本当の自分自身出逢うため
To meet with their true selves

歩き続けるのさ今を
To continue walking on the present path

We're all travelers
We are all travelers