Hana
浜崎あゆみ Lyrics
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一人くらい探そうとしてくれたりしますか
見つかるまで 人は優しいものと
信じながら 待ってていいのですか
大人になっていくことと
無邪気な子供でいるのは
どっちが辛いことですか
そんな質問はやめましよう
あなたが咲くのなら
人ごみで溢れ返すこの街にいたなら
一人くらい聞く耳持ってくれたりしますか
続いて行く いつまでも終わらない
この叫びは 誰かに届きますか
いつか散ること知りながら
愛されてただ美しく
まっすぐに伸びて行くのは
どんな勇気がいりますか
大人になっていくことと
無邪気な子供でいるのは
どっちが辛いことですか
そんな質問はやめましよう
あなたが咲くのなら
いつか散ること知りながら
踏まれても ただ誇らしく
まっすぐに伸びて行くのは
どんな力がいりますか
過ぎた日々振り返るのと
明日に期待をするのは
どっちが怖いことですか
そんな質問はやめましよう
あなたが咲くのなら
The lyrics of "Hana" by Ayumi Hamasaki explore the concept of personal growth and the difficulties that come with it. The singer begins by questioning whether people would try to find them if they suddenly disappeared. They then express their belief in the innate kindness of humans while questioning whether it is acceptable to wait for someone to find them. The singer then poses the question of whether it is harder to be an adult or remain innocent like a child, but ultimately decides that if the listener can bloom and flourish like a flower, then that's all that matters. The second verse continues with the theme of being heard and acknowledged as the singer asks if anyone would listen to them in a crowd like the bustling city they find themselves in. The singer then wonders who will hear their constant screaming and whether it will ever reach someone's ears. The chorus repeats with the same questions about blooming, with the singer asking what kind of strength is needed to continue to grow even when it is likely they will fall someday. The third and final verse poses whether it is scarier to look back at the past or look towards the future. The singer concludes with the hopeful statement that as long as people can bloom just like flowers, all of the struggles they face can become worth it.
The lyrics of "Hana" are deep and relatable, as many individuals often find themselves grappling with the hardships of personal growth and development. The singer's questions about being lost and heard are universal, making the song's message broad enough to resonate with a large audience. Moreover, the flower metaphor present throughout the song is impactful in representing growth and insight into the human experience, as it evokes emotions of fragility, beauty, and strength. Ultimately, "Hana" is a song that speaks to the human struggle of finding oneself and the power of perseverance.
Line by Line Meaning
例えば今 急にここから姿を消したら
If I were to suddenly disappear from here, would anyone try to look for me?
一人くらい探そうとしてくれたりしますか
Would at least one person try to search for me?
見つかるまで 人は優しいものと
Believing that people are kind until you are found,
信じながら 待ってていいのですか
Is it okay to wait while having such faith?
大人になっていくことと
Which is harder,
無邪気な子供でいるのは
Growing up to become an adult or
どっちが辛いことですか
Remaining an innocent child?
そんな質問はやめましよう
Let's stop asking such questions
あなたが咲くのなら
If you are going to bloom
人ごみで溢れ返すこの街にいたなら
If I was in this city overflowing with people
一人くらい聞く耳持ってくれたりしますか
Would someone lend me an ear?
続いて行く いつまでも終わらない
I continue to move forward, not knowing when it will end.
この叫びは 誰かに届きますか
Will this scream reach someone?
いつか散ること知りながら
While knowing that someday I will scatter,
愛されてただ美しく
I want to be loved and beautiful
まっすぐに伸びて行くのは
What kind of courage does it take
どんな勇気がいりますか
To grow straight ahead?
踏まれても ただ誇らしく
Even if I am stepped on, I still feel proud
どんな力がいりますか
What kind of strength does it take?
過ぎた日々振り返るのと
Which is scarier,
明日に期待をするのは
Looking back on the past or
どっちが怖いことですか
Having hope for tomorrow?
そんな質問はやめましよう
Let's stop asking these kinds of questions
あなたが咲くのなら
If you are going to bloom
Writer(s): 星野 靖彦, 浜崎 あゆみ, 星野 靖彦, 浜崎 あゆみ
Contributed by Brayden F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.