They were discovered as popular street musicians. At first, their band name was “Lights”, but Kitagawa thought that name was too hick, so they changed the name “Yuzu”. At that time, Kitagawa was eating a Yuzu sherbet, so he named their band after it. (Incidentally, Iwasawa ate vanilla ice cream. Perhaps the band name might have been Vanilla. Sometimes Iwasawa tells this story.) The fans of Yuzu are called “Yuzukko”.
少年
ゆず Lyrics
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人生を悟る程かしこい人間ではない
愛を語れる程そんなに深くはない
単純明解脳みそ グルグル働いても
出てくる答えは結局
「Yes no, yes no」
相変わらず地球はじっくり回ってる
今自分に出来る事を
ひたすらに流されずにやってみよう
未練なんて何もない
なんて恋はした事がない
アイ アム ストロング
まさか言えません
たまたま偶然驚き
行きあたりばったり
行きつく答えは結局
「Let's go, let's go」
つまずく事もたくさんあるだろう
だけどただでは起きない心に決めてる
強くなんてなりたくない
自分らしく温かく生きていこう oh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, aww!
Y (Y) U (U) Z (Z) come on, U (U)
Ok! お前たちの言っていることはよぉく分かった
だがしかし お前らが見る前に恒例の
1, 2, 3, 4!
いくら背伸びをしてみても
相変わらず地球はじっくり回ってる
今自分に出来る事を
ひたすらに流されずにやってみよう
Oh, oh, oh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
In the first verse of ゆず's song 少年 (Shounen), the artist talks about not being a wise person who understands everything about life nor someone who can deeply talk about love, despite the mind working continuously. The answer that comes out from such pondering is always uncertain or ambiguous (Yes no, yes no). The artist clarifies that even though the world keeps turning, they won't let the failures discourage them from doing their best at what they can do in their present situation, instead of dreaming of things that are beyond their power. The second verse tells us that the artist has no regrets in past affairs, nor have they experienced being strong in courtship. They deny the possibility of strength, per se, and embrace the idea of living life in their unique expression.
In the chorus, the artist encourages the listener to walk through life with a decisive heart that won't give up, even with obstacles around, while reminding us to stay true to ourselves and let warmth and positivity be our driving force. The bridge of the song is a playful twist by the artist on the phrase "Ok!," followed by them acknowledging the listener's opinion, but then reigniting the energy once again with a trademark 1, 2, 3, 4! count. As the song concludes, the artist, with harmonious background vocals, reminds listeners to do their best with what they have got and enjoy every moment of their journey.
Line by Line Meaning
人生を悟る程かしこい人間ではない
I'm not clever enough to comprehend the meaning of life
愛を語れる程そんなに深くはない
I'm not that knowledgeable when it comes to love
単純明解脳みそ グルグル働いても 出てくる答えは結局 「Yes no, yes no」
No matter how much my simple brain works, I can only come up with a simple answer, either 'yes' or 'no'
いくら背伸びをしてみても 相変わらず地球はじっくり回ってる 今自分に出来る事を ひたすらに流されずにやってみよう
Even if I try my best, life goes on as usual. So, I'll just focus on the things I can do right now without being swayed by the current.
未練なんて何もない なんて恋はした事がない アイ アム ストロング まさか言えません たまたま偶然驚き 行きあたりばったり 行きつく答えは結局 「Let's go, let's go」
I'm not attached to anything, and I've never been in love. I'm strong, or at least I want to be, but I can't say for sure. I just stumbled upon something amazing by chance. I'll just go wherever my heart takes me, and in the end, it'll lead me to where I need to be.
つまずく事もたくさんあるだろう だけどただでは起きない心に決めてる 強くなんてなりたくない 自分らしく温かく生きていこう oh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, aww!
I'm sure there will be many obstacles in my life, but I've decided to have a heart that won't be defeated that easily. I don't want to become strong just for the sake of it. Instead, I want to live my life the way I am, warmly and embracingly.
Y (Y) U (U) Z (Z) come on, U (U) Ok! お前たちの言っていることはよぉく分かった だがしかし お前らが見る前に恒例の 1, 2, 3, 4!
Y (Y) U (U) Z (Z) come on, U (U) Ok! I understand what you guys are saying very well. But hold on, let's do the usual 1, 2, 3, 4! before you continue.
いくら背伸びをしてみても 相変わらず地球はじっくり回ってる 今自分に出来る事を ひたすらに流されずにやってみよう Oh, oh, oh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
No matter how much I try to push myself, life goes on steadily. So, I'll focus on the things I can do right now and not get swayed by what's happening around me. Oh, oh, oh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah!
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Written by: Yuujin Kitagawa
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