Kato Shunsuke (加藤俊介 Shunsuke Kato, born December 18, 1978), known by his s… Read Full Bio ↴Kato Shunsuke (加藤俊介 Shunsuke Kato, born December 18, 1978), known by his stage name Funky Kato (ファンキー加藤 Funky Kato), is a Japanese singer-songwriter. He is best known as the vocalist of the band Funky Monkey Babys, which disbanded in 2013.

Funky Kato was working as a member of FUNKY MONKEY BABYS from the band's beginnings in 2004. They would go on to sign a major label contract in 2006. After their disbandment in June 2013, he started his solo career by going on a tour entitled Funky Kato's Insutoaraibu Tour from November 2013 to February 2014.

He married his band's former manager on April 15, 2013.

桜ふわりふわり
ファンキー加藤 Lyrics

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2週間前に積もった雪が
まだ路肩に残っている
はじめは白くキレイだったのに
何回も踏まれて黒く染まって
アスファルトと一つになった
君を好きになってからもう
いくつの夜を越えたのだろう?
今も真っ白なはずの想いは

届くことはなくでも溶けもせず
ただ春を待つかのように
桜の花びら僕の肩に
ふわりふわり舞いおりて
そっと伸びてくる君の指先
笑顔笑顔そんな奇跡を
君と出会えた時は心に
喜びが咲き乱れたのに
今ではもう上手に話せない
しぼんだ勇気はつぼみのまま
そう君がまぶしすぎて
桜の木の下木漏れ日の中
じわりじわりあふれてる
滲んでいても君の横顔
やっぱりやっぱり好きなんだ
春を運んでくるあの強い風に
僕のこの想いを添えて
送れたらいいな
君の元へ

桜の花びら僕の肩に
ふわりふわり舞いおりて
そっと伸びてくる君の指先
笑顔笑顔そんな奇跡を
桜の花びら

ふわりふわり
君の笑顔に

Overall Meaning

These lyrics are from ファンキー加藤's song "桜ふわりふわり" (Sakura Fuwari Fuwari), which translates to "Cherry Blossoms Flutter, Softly, Softly." The lyrics describe the lingering presence of snow on the roadside even though it has been two weeks since it fell. The snow that was once white and beautiful has turned black from being stepped on repeatedly. It has merged with the asphalt, symbolizing how the singer's love for someone has become inseparable from their own being.

The lyrics then delve into the singer's feelings for this person. They wonder how many nights they have passed since falling in love. Even though their pure feelings should reach the person, they remain unable to communicate those feelings, yet they also refuse to let go. Like waiting for spring, they visualize cherry blossom petals falling gently on their shoulder. The soft touch of the person's fingertips and their smile are described as miraculous. However, as time goes on, the singer finds it difficult to express their feelings, and their courage has withered like a bud that never bloomed. Despite this, the singer admits that they are still captivated by the person and their presence.

Overall, the lyrics portray a bittersweet longing for someone, comparing their love to the beauty and transience of cherry blossoms. The song creates an atmosphere of fragile emotions and unspoken affection.

Line by Line Meaning

2週間前に積もった雪が
The snow that fell two weeks ago

まだ路肩に残っている
Still remains on the roadside

はじめは白くキレイだったのに
At first, it was white and beautiful

何回も踏まれて黒く染まって
But after being stepped on many times, it turned black

アスファルトと一つになった
It became one with the asphalt

君を好きになってからもう
Since I fell in love with you

いくつの夜を越えたのだろう?
How many nights have passed?

今も真っ白なはずの想いは
Even now, my pure feelings

届くことはなくでも溶けもせず
Cannot reach you, yet they don't fade away

ただ春を待つかのように
Just like waiting for spring

桜の花びら僕の肩に
Cherry blossom petals on my shoulders