チェッカーズ (The Checkers) was a Japanese pop/rock band famous in the 80s. The b… Read Full Bio ↴チェッカーズ (The Checkers) was a Japanese pop/rock band famous in the 80s. The band was formed by Toru Takeuchi, the leader and the guitarist, who asked Fumiya Fujii to start a band with him. They made a debut on 21 September 1983 and split up on 31 December 1992. All of their single releases entered top 10 in Japanese charts, many of them making it to No 1. 藤井フミヤ (Fumiya Fujii), who was the lead singer and the main lyricist, went on to pursue a successful solo career.

Origin Kurume, Japan
Years active 1981 – 1992
Label Pony Canyon Records

Members :
Fumiya Fujii
Masaharu Tsuruku
Yoshihiko Takamoku
Tohru Takeuchi
Yuji Ohdoi
Yoshiya Tokunaga
Naoyuki Fujii

サ・ヨ・ウ・ナ・ラ
チェッカーズ Lyrics

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ねえ地球がひとりで泣いてる
ねえ地球がさよなら告げてる
揺れる草原で両手を広げ
丸くて大きな君を抱きしめた
目を閉じ耳を澄ませば
聞こえてくるよ
花や虫や烏、魚
みんな生きているのに

ねえ地球がひとりで泣いてる
ねえ地球がさよなら告げてる
むかし君の上で誰かと出会い
愛は繰り返す遠い未来ヘ
子供たちは透明な瞳で生まれ
空や海や土や人
絵本読んであげるよ
ねえ地球はおとぎ話しなの
ねえ地球はおとぎ話しなの

ねえ地球がひとりで泣いてる
ねえ地球がさよなら告げてる
ねえ地球はおとぎ話しなの
ねえ地球はおとぎ話しなの
ねえ地球がひとりで泣いてる
ねえ地球がさよなら告げてる
ねえ地球がひとりで泣いてる
ねえ地球がさよなら告げてる
ねえ地球がひとりで泣いてる
ねえ地球がさよなら告げてる
ねえ地球がひとりで泣いてる
ねえ地球がさよなら告げてる

ねえ地球がひとりで泣いてる
ねえ地球がさよなら告げてる

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to チェッカーズ's song サ・ヨ・ウ・ナ・ラ describe the Earth crying and saying goodbye. The singer reflects on meeting someone long ago on the Earth, and how love will continue into the distant future. They then mention how children are born with pure eyes and everything on Earth - the sky, sea, land, and people - are like pages in a storybook. They conclude by repeating that the Earth is crying and saying goodbye, but also suggest that the Earth is like a fairy tale.

This song appears to be a reflection on the importance of preserving the Earth for future generations, with a focus on the beauty and wonder of the natural world. The repeating verses emphasize the urgency of this message, while the various examples of life on Earth underscore the diversity and interconnectedness of everything that exists. Overall, the song has a melancholy tone but also a hopeful message, encouraging listeners to appreciate and protect the planet we all share.

Line by Line Meaning

ねえ地球がひとりで泣いてる
Hey, the Earth is crying alone.

ねえ地球がさよなら告げてる
Hey, the Earth is saying goodbye.

揺れる草原で両手を広げ
Spreading both hands in the swaying grasslands.

丸くて大きな君を抱きしめた
Embracing you tightly, who are round and big.

目を閉じ耳を澄ませば
If you close your eyes and listen carefully,

聞こえてくるよ
You can hear

花や虫や烏、魚
The flowers, insects, crows, and fish

みんな生きているのに
Even though they're all alive,

むかし君の上で誰かと出会い
In the past, someone met you.

愛は繰り返す遠い未来ヘ
Love repeats itself towards the distant future.

子供たちは透明な瞳で生まれ
Children are born with transparent eyes.