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]).

夢一途
北山たけし Lyrics

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ここまで歩いた道があり
ここから始まる旅がある
ひとすじ思いをつらぬいて
なりふりかまわず行けばよい
雨降る夜も風吹く朝も
泣くな男の夢一途

泣きたくなったら星空に

涙をまるめて投げてみろ
かえらぬ昨日を嘆くより
この時この日に打ち込んで
負けずに一歩根性で一歩
耐えて男の夢一途

今ある苦労は明日のため
天から貰った試練だよ
おふくろみたいに温ったかい
大地に望みの根を張って

誠に生きて真を咲かす
行くぜ男の夢一途

Overall Meaning

In 北山たけし's song 夢一途, which can be translated to "Single-minded Dream," the artist sings about perseverance, determination, and following one's dreams no matter what. The first verse describes the journey he has taken so far, and how there is a new journey to begin from here. He encourages the listener to continue pursuing their dreams, regardless of how difficult it may be or how many sacrifices they have to make along the way. The second verse provides advice for when we feel like giving up or crying: look up to the starry sky, gather your tears and throw them away, and focus on the present and the future instead of dwelling on the past.

The chorus repeats the phrase "男の夢一途" or "man's single-minded dream," emphasizing the importance of resilience and perseverance when pursuing one's goals. In the third verse, the artist talks about how the struggles we face today will pay off tomorrow, and we should see them as challenges given to us from above. He also compares life to a warm home, where we should plant our roots in the earth and live fully and honestly.

Overall, 夢一途 is a song that recognizes the importance of staying true to oneself and continuing to pursue one's dreams in the face of adversity. It offers guidance and encouragement to those who may be struggling on their journey and reminds us to focus on the present moment and the opportunities that lie ahead.

Line by Line Meaning

ここまで歩いた道があり
I have come this far because there was a road that brought me here.

ここから始まる旅がある
From here, a journey begins.

ひとすじ思いをつらぬいて
I will hold onto my unwavering thoughts and go through it.

なりふりかまわず行けばよい
I will go without worrying about the outcome.

雨降る夜も風吹く朝も
Even on rainy nights and windy mornings,

泣くな男の夢一途
I won't cry, my dream as a man is unwavering.

泣きたくなったら星空に
If I feel like crying, I'll throw my tears into the starry sky.

涙をまるめて投げてみろ
I'll roll up my tears and try throwing them away.

かえらぬ昨日を嘆くより
Rather than lamenting our irrevocable past,

この時この日に打ち込んで
Let's devote ourselves to this very moment and day.

負けずに一歩根性で一歩
With unwavering spirit, we'll take one step at a time, without giving up.