Tsuyoshi Domoto (born April 10, 1979 in Nara, Japan) is a Japanese artist. … Read Full Bio ↴Tsuyoshi Domoto (born April 10, 1979 in Nara, Japan) is a Japanese artist. He is one half of Kinki Kids (the other being 堂本光一 / Koichi Domoto), who are among the most successful acts under Johnny's Jimusho.

He started his solo activities in 2002 under his own name, with the release of 街/溺愛ロジック (Machi/Dekiai Logic). Other solo projects later followed, under a variety of names: ENDLICHERI☆ENDLICHERI, 244 ENDLI-x, 剛紫 and ENDRECHERI.

The musical style of releases under his own name tends to vary from pop ballads to rock, with influences from jazz and traditional Japanese music, among other genres.

He has also had his own television shows: 'Domoto Tsuyoshi no Shoujiki Shindoi' and '24CH△NNEL'

歩き出した夏
堂本剛 Lyrics

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気がつけば歌ってた
夏風揺れる夜を
いくつも渡って

白い雲のすき間を
静かに落ちる
朝空雨も愛しくて

あなたの
声言葉優しさぬくもりの
そばに居させて
あなたと
手をつなぎ
いつもいつまでも
二人で
迷わず
二人で

どれくらい笑うんだろう
計り知れぬ想いに
これからの僕らは

オレンジ色の空を
心重ね仰ぐ
この景色もあなたも守りたくて

僕から生まれる
いくつもの僕を
何よりも誰よりも
好きと言って欲しい
何も飾らずに
愛して
あなたで
愛して

あなたの
声言葉優しさぬくもりの
そばに居させて
あなたと
手をつなぎ
いつもいつまでも
二人で
迷わず

僕から生まれる
いくつもの僕を
何よりも誰よりも
好きと言って欲しい
何も飾らずに
愛して

あなたで
愛して

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to 堂本剛's song 歩き出した夏 convey a sense of nostalgia, sentimentality, and appreciation for the warmth and love of another person. The singer reflects on wandering through countless breezy summer nights, singing without even noticing, and finding beauty in the gentle rain that falls through gaps in the clouds. He longs to be near the person he loves, to hold their hand and to remain together "forever and ever" without any doubt or hesitation.

The chorus emphasizes this desire, articulating a need for the other person's voice, words, tenderness, and warmth. The singer also expresses a sense of yearning and uncertainty about the future, wondering how much they will laugh and measuring the immeasurable depth of their feelings. Yet, despite this uncertainty and this longing, he wants to express his love for the person simply and honestly, without any adornment or pretense. Ultimately, the song is a testament to the beauty of summer, the joy of being with the person you love, and the power of loving without reservation.

Line by Line Meaning

気がつけば歌ってた
Realized I was singing

夏風揺れる夜を
Passed through many summer nights with a breeze

いくつも渡って
Crossed over so many of them

白い雲のすき間を
Quiely falling between white clouds

静かに落ちる
Falling silently

朝空雨も愛しくて
Even the rain in the morning sky is lovely

あなたの声言葉優しさぬくもりのそばに居させて
Keep me by your side with your gentle words and warm embrace

あなたと
With you

手をつなぎ
Holding hands

いつもいつまでも二人で
Together forever

迷わず
Unwaveringly