Reborn
吉田栄作 Lyrics

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冷たい床に頬を押しつけ
痩せた目で失望の夜を過ごした
全て無意味に
なったような気がした
大切な人まで愛せぬほど
やがて朝が生まれ両手拡げてみた
ふっと力抜けばほらこんなに
やすらぎ呼ぶ

遣う景色広がってきた
迷わずに優しくなれる気がした
大地の鼓動に合わせ
触れ合って微笑み交わしてみたら
こんなにも人達(ひと)は優しい

激しすぎる生き方をしてきた
夢さえもつきたと思える程
やがて過去と呼べる
どんなつらい日々も
時が過ぎてみたらほらこんなに
やり残した夢の続き広がってきた
迷わずに優しくなれる気がした
自然の呼吸に合わせ
知り合って喜びわかちあえたら

こんなにも人達は優しい
人達は優しい

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the song "REBORN" by 吉田栄作 (Eisaku Yoshida) depict a journey of personal growth and transformation. The opening lines describe a sense of disappointment and emptiness, with the singer feeling unable to love even those dear to them. However, as the morning comes, they find themselves opening their hands and experiencing a sense of tranquility and peace. The scenery around them expands, and they feel a growing confidence in being able to become kind without hesitation. The heartbeat of the earth becomes synchronized with their own, and they feel the warmth of connection as they touch others and exchange smiles. The refrain repeats the affirmation that people are kind.

The second verse speaks of a tumultuous way of living, where even dreams begin to feel exhausted. However, with the passage of time, the unfinished continuation of their dreams unfolds, and they realize that they can become kind without hesitation. They become attuned to the natural rhythm of breathing and, as they meet others, they are able to share joy. The lyrics highlight the kindness of people, emphasizing the power of human connection and the ability to find solace and empathy in the world.

Line by Line Meaning

冷たい床に頬を押しつけ
Pressing my cheek against the cold floor

痩せた目で失望の夜を過ごした
Spending nights of disappointment with sunken eyes

全て無意味に
Everything seemed meaningless

なったような気がした
I felt like everything had become that way

大切な人まで愛せぬほど
I couldn't even love the people who mattered to me

やがて朝が生まれ両手拡げてみた
Eventually, a morning was born and I tried spreading both hands

ふっと力抜けばほらこんなに
If I suddenly let go of my strength, look how peaceful it becomes

やすらぎ呼ぶ
Calling for tranquility

遣う景色広がってきた
The scenery before me started to expand

迷わずに優しくなれる気がした
I felt like I could become gentle without hesitation

大地の鼓動に合わせ
Matching the heartbeat of the earth