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]).

男の一番星
北山たけし Lyrics

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空にむらさきすみれ雲
宵の明星かがやく大地
一歩昇ればその先に
夢という字が見えてくる
てっぺんてっぺん
目指せ男の一番星を

ひとり歩きのむずかしさ

風が背中を叩いて通る
泣いて悩んで悔やむより
涙きっぱり振りはらい
てっぺんてっぺん
目指せ男の一番星を

どこで咲いても花は花
どこで生きてもいのちは命
何を迷うかおとこ道
そこに明日がある限り

てっぺんてっぺん
目指せ男の一番星を

Overall Meaning

These lyrics express the importance of chasing one's dreams and never giving up. The first verse sets the scene with purple violets clouds and a shining evening star on the horizon, indicating the start of a journey or the beginning of a new goal. The phrase "夢という字が見えてくる" (yume to iu ji ga miete kuru) means that if you climb high enough, you can see the word "dream" written in the stars, implying the importance of setting high goals and striving towards them.

The second verse discusses the difficulty of walking alone and the obstacles that may arise along the way, but it advises against getting too upset or discouraged. Rather, one should wipe away their tears and press on, with the ultimate goal of reaching the top of the mountain and becoming the "first star" of the night. The third verse reminds the listener that no matter where one is born or lives, life will always be full of both happiness and sadness. However, by following the path of one's heart and working towards a brighter tomorrow, one can achieve greatness and become a shining star for all to see.

Overall, the song encourages listeners to pursue their dreams and strive for excellence, recognizing that the road ahead may be difficult but worthwhile in the end.

Line by Line Meaning

空にむらさきすみれ雲
A beautiful sky with purple clouds of violets.

宵の明星かがやく大地
At night time, the bright Venus shines on the earth.

一歩昇ればその先に
If you take one step forward, you see something beyond.

夢という字が見えてくる
A dream is on the horizon.

てっぺんてっぺん
The very top!

目指せ男の一番星を
Aim for the brightest star in the sky, representing the ultimate goal in life.

ひとり歩きのむずかしさ
Walking alone can be tough.

風が背中を叩いて通る
As the wind howls, it pushes you forward.

泣いて悩んで悔やむより
Instead of crying and complaining, don't regret missed chances.

涙きっぱり振りはらい
Shake off tears and keep moving forward!

どこで咲いても花は花
Regardless of where it blossoms, a flower is still a precious flower.