北山たけし (きたやま・たけし [Kitayama Takeshi]), whose real name is 渡辺毅 (わたなべ・たけし [Wata… Read Full Bio ↴北山たけし (きたやま・たけし [Kitayama Takeshi]), whose real name is 渡辺毅 (わたなべ・たけし [Watanabe Takeshi]), was born in Fukuoka prefecture, Japan, on February 25th, 1974. At the age of 4, in 1978, he started singing under his strict father's tutelage. During his childhood and teenage days, he joined different festivals and competitions and won many of them.
Dedicating his life to 演歌 (えんか [Enka]), japanese traditional music, after some TV presentations, he had his debut on April 2004, with the song 片道切符 (かたみち・きっぷ [Katamichi Kippu]).

あゝ青春の胸の血は
北山たけし Lyrics

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溢れる若さあればこそ
未来に向いわれら立つ
海の太陽山の雲

輝け生命の歌声に
あゝ・・・青春の胸の血は
夢ひとすじに燃えるもの

親しき友のかなしみを
励ます言葉尽きるとも
光れ銀河よ友情の
涙を夜空にちりばめて
あゝ・・・青春の胸の血は
夢ひとすじに燃えるもの

瞼にあわき花すみれ
ゆきずりの君今いずこ
虹は消えても若き日の
はかなき思い出忘るまじ

あゝ・・・青春の胸の血は
夢ひとすじに燃えるもの

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to 北山たけし's song あゝ青春の胸の血は reflect the overflowing youth and the excitement of facing the future. The first stanza talks about the sun of the sea and the clouds of the mountains, symbolizing the vibrant and expansive energy of life. The lyrics describe how the blood of youth in our hearts burns with a single dream, urging us to shine and sing the song of life.

In the second stanza, the lyrics mention the comforting words of close friends. Even when those words run out, the lyrics encourage the galaxy to shine and strew tears of friendship in the night sky. This emphasizes the importance of friendship and the deep emotions that accompany youth.

The final stanza reflects on passing time and fleeting memories. The lyrics mention the fading rainbow and a beloved person who is no longer present. Despite this, the lyrics emphasize the importance of not forgetting the ephemeral memories of younger days. The blood of youth continues to burn with a single dream, reminding us to keep hold of our aspirations.

Overall, the song celebrates the vivacity of youth, the power of friendship, and the significance of cherishing memories.

Line by Line Meaning

溢れる若さあればこそ
Because of the overflowing youthfulness that we possess

未来に向いわれら立つ
We stand facing towards the future

海の太陽山の雲
The sun of the sea, the clouds of the mountains

輝け生命の歌声に
Shine brightly with the voice of life

あゝ・・・青春の胸の血は
Ah... the blood of youthful hearts

夢ひとすじに燃えるもの
Burning with a single dream

親しき友のかなしみを
Even if the sadness of dear friends

励ます言葉尽きるとも
Runs out of encouraging words

光れ銀河よ友情の
Shine, oh galaxy, with the bonds of friendship

涙を夜空にちりばめて
Embellishing the tears in the night sky