In 1985, Sakamoto was killed in the crash of Japan Airlines Flight 123. Before the doomed aircraft hit the ground, he managed to write a farewell note to his wife Yukiko Kashiwagi. Married in 1971, they had two daughters, Hanako and Maiko.
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坂本九 Lyrics
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セーラー服のお下げ髪
もう来る頃 もう来る頃
今日も待ちぼうけ
明日がある 明日がある
明日があるさ
ぬれてるあの娘こうもりヘ
さそって上げようと待っている
だまって見てるボク
明日がある 明日がある
明日があるさ
今日こそはと待ちうけて
うしろ姿をつけて行く
あの角まで あの角まで
今日はもうやめた
明日がある 明日がある
明日があるさ
思いきってダイヤルを
ふるえる指でまわしたよ
ベルが鳴るよ ベルが鳴るよ
出るまで待てぬボク
明日がある 明日がある
明日があるさ
初めて行った喫茶店
たった一言「好きです」と
ここまで出て ここまで出て
とうとう言えぬボク
明日がある 明日がある
明日があるさ
明日があるさ 明日がある
若いボクには 夢がある
いつかきっと いつかきっと
わかってくれるだろう
明日がある 明日がある
明日があるさ
The lyrics to 坂本九's song "明日があるさ" express themes of hope and anticipation for the future. The song talks about a recurring meeting at the same train station, where the singer sees a girl with her hair tied up in a sailor uniform. Despite the disappointment of waiting for her and being stood up, the singer maintains an optimistic outlook, believing that there is always tomorrow, always another chance for things to turn out differently.
The song also touches on the singer's hesitation and shyness when it comes to expressing their feelings. They wait by the phone, trembling with anticipation as they dial the number of the person they like, but they cannot bring themselves to say those three simple words: "I love you." The lyrics showcase the insecurities and fear of rejection that can often accompany the act of confessing one's feelings.
Overall, "明日があるさ" conveys a message of resilience and optimism, acknowledging that there will always be opportunities for a better tomorrow, even in the face of disappointments and unspoken emotions.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Hachidai Nakamura, Yukio Aoshima
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