幸せになりたい
今井美樹 Lyrics

These lyrics are telling the story of a woman who comes to Tokyo alone on a flight, leaving everything behind in her birthplace to find the person she loves. The woman has been married for four years, but her only accomplishment in that time has been slimming down a little. When she hears a nostalgically tough message from someone over the phone, she can't help but cry. The traffic in Tokyo blares with horns every day and everyone is in a hurry. Even though some people are cold, she knows that her friends are waiting for her in Tokyo. She has picked a small room, but it is within walking distance so she can easily go to her friends whenever she feels lonely. The dull summer sky and the slightly blue sea are somehow sad, surrounded by tall and gray apartment buildings. However, she knows that even though there are some people who are not good for her, her friends are waiting for her, so she tells herself to come here. She wants to be happy and forget the sadness of being alone in the past.

The lyrics tell a story of a woman who is trying to find happiness in a new place while leaving behind a past where she felt alone. The city of Tokyo is portrayed as a place where people rush and honk their horns, making it difficult for this woman to find her place. However, despite this, she knows that her friends are waiting for her and that hope for a better future is possible. The recurring phrase "ここにおいで" (koko ni oide) translates to "come here" or "be here" and serves as an invitation to find comfort in the present and in the company of others.