Keizo Nakanishi (中西圭三 Nakanishi Keizō, born 11 November 1964, in Nadasaki,… Read Full Bio ↴Keizo Nakanishi (中西圭三 Nakanishi Keizō, born 11 November 1964, in Nadasaki, Kojima District (now Minami-ku, Okayama), Okayama Prefecture) is a Japanese singer-songwriter and composer. He graduated from Okayama Prefectural Kurashiki Amagi High School and Nihon University College of Economics.

Glory Days
中西圭三 Lyrics

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Glory Days 君の夢に
卒業はなかったのだろう
永遠にきらめきを映して
夏に近い雨の街で
濡れた髪の君を見た
まぶしさで人目を引く横顔に
無口な頃の面影を残して
伏し眼がちな君が映る

想い出へと戻ってく
君のこと変えた夢を知りたくて...
最後の冬が通り過ぎたGraduate
Glory Days 生きることに
卒業はなかったのだろう
君ひとり来なかったCeremony
何かになる誰かになる
それを夢と信じてた
君だけがただ自分になりたいと
つぶやいた声不意に思い出した

濡れた舗道に雨脚が走ってゆく
Glory Days 信じている
誰よりも遠いゴールヘ
その胸のきらめきが届くことを
Glory Days 君の夢に
卒業はきっとないから
何度でも壁を越え続けて
Glory Days 信じている
誰よりも遠いゴールヘ
その胸のきらめきが届くと
Glory Days 生きることに
卒業はなかったのだろう
勝ち負けも特別な一日さえ
Glory Days 雲が切れて
僕たちがいたグランドに

目にしみる夏空が降り出す
Glory Days...

Overall Meaning

The song "Glory Days" by 中西圭三 tells the story of a person who reminisces about their past and the person they used to be in their youth. The lyrics talk about how graduation wasn't the end for them, and how they still have dreams they want to achieve. The memories of their past bring up feelings of nostalgia and longing to know the dreams that changed the person they used to be. The chorus talks about how they believe in their own potential to achieve their dreams and to reach the farthest goal, even if there are setbacks and obstacles.

The lyrics also mention the theme of rain, which symbolizes the passing of time and how memories of the past persist while everything else changes. At the same time, the rain itself is described as beautiful and symbolizes the brightness and beauty of their memories. The song ends on a nostalgic note with the mention of the summer sky and the memories of a time when they were young and carefree.

Overall, the song "Glory Days" speaks to the universal human experience of wistfully looking back on one's youth and the memories that shaped us, while also holding onto the hope and belief that we can still achieve our dreams and reach our goals despite the challenges we may face.

Line by Line Meaning

Glory Days 君の夢に
In your dreams of Glory Days

卒業はなかったのだろう
There was no graduation

永遠にきらめきを映して
Reflecting the shine for eternity

夏に近い雨の街で
In a town where the rain is close to summer

濡れた髪の君を見た
I saw you with wet hair

まぶしさで人目を引く横顔に
Your radiant profile caught everyone's attention

無口な頃の面影を残して
Reflecting your quiet past

伏し眼がちな君が映る
You with your shy eyes appear

想い出へと戻ってく
Returning to memories

君のこと変えた夢を知りたくて...
I want to know the dream that changed you

最後の冬が通り過ぎたGraduate
The final winter has passed