Sakamoto Maaya (坂本真綾, born March 31, 1980 in Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan) is a J… Read Full Bio ↴Sakamoto Maaya (坂本真綾, born March 31, 1980 in Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese voice actress (seiyuu) and singer. Known for her clear voice, and working as a voice-over actress for foreign movies and TV commercials from the age of 8, her life reached a turning point at the age of 16 when she played in her first animated series The Vision of Escaflowne, as the lead female character. She also sang the opening song, which became her debut single in 1996. Since then she has performed many other insert songs for various TV anime series, for which she has become notably popular.

She is also known for her close work with Yoko Kanno (菅野よう子), a well-known producer and composer, since the time of her debut until 2004. They came back working together again in 2008.

On August 13, Maaya announced on her website that she married fellow seiyuu 鈴村健一 (Suzumura Kenichi) on August 8, 2011.

Hello
坂本真綾 Lyrics

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ハロー天国で手紙を書いた
君の驚く顔が見たくて
震える肩を抱きしめることはもうできないけど
感じて欲しい

ピアスを揺らした風それは僕だよ
もしも急に雨が降ればそれは僕のせい
誰にも見えないほど小さな金色のイオンそばにいる

ハロー天国から君を見てたら
やっぱりとてもキレイだった
僕のこと思い出すのはときどきでいいから
また笑ってほしい

誰かを愛することあきらめないで
生きていく勇気見せて君を信じてる
きらきら光るその頬に金色の日々が待ってる

透明になった僕がいつの日か罪や名前をなくしても
幸せだった事を忘れない君に恋をしたことを

明日を見つめることあきらめないで
生きていく勇気見せて君を信じてる
きらきら光るその頬に金色の日々が待ってる

懐かしい匂いがしたらそれは僕だよ

ラジオであの曲を聴いたらそれは僕のせい
誰にも見えないほど小さな金色のイオンそばにいる

Overall Meaning

The song "Hello" by Māya Sakamoto is a heartwarming message from beyond the grave. The singer is writing a letter to a loved one from heaven, expressing their desire to hold them and reassuring them of their presence even though they can no longer be embraced. The singer mentions the small golden ions that are invisible to the naked eye, which represent their undying love, and how they are always nearby. Additionally, they express their wish for the addressee to remember the happy times and shine like their cheeks once did.

Apart from that, the singer encourages the recipient to not give up on love and to have the courage to face life's challenges. They want them to know that they believe in them and that the golden days await them. Even if they lose their name or certain things in life, they should not forget the happiness they once had and the love that they once shared. In essence, it's a sweet message that aims to provide comfort, healing, and reassurance.

Line by Line Meaning

ハロー天国で手紙を書いた
Hello, I wrote a letter in heaven

君の驚く顔が見たくて
I wanted to see your surprised face

震える肩を抱きしめることはもうできないけど
I can't hug your trembling shoulders anymore, but

感じて欲しい
I want you to feel

ピアスを揺らした風それは僕だよ
The wind that shook your earring, that was me

もしも急に雨が降ればそれは僕のせい
If it suddenly rains, it's my fault

誰にも見えないほど小さな金色のイオンそばにいる
A tiny, invisible golden ion is near me

ハロー天国から君を見てたら
Hello, If I look at you from heaven

やっぱりとてもキレイだった
You were still very beautiful

僕のこと思い出すのはときどきでいいから
It’s okay if you sometimes remember me

また笑ってほしい
I want to see you smile again