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'
We never know
堂本剛 Lyrics
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気づかずに
毎日が過酷という事も まだ
知るよしもなく
ここまで歩いた
小さな夢や希望大きな愛を
笑われてもいいさ
自分のベストつくすんだ
泣いたっていい
にがい苦しみは
心に愛を咲かせるだろう
喜びの中にある悲しみには
キスして
悲しみの中にある喜びには
抱かれて
どこまでも走れ
人がすれた嘘を僕に投げたとしても
ゆずれないプライドを握って
胸を張ってまた傷ついて
涙もいい
痛みながらも
心は愛を咲かせるでしょう
人は美しくありたいと
嘘をくり返しコドクの波に好かれてんだ
何が大切で
何が必要か悩みマヒしてる人ごみで
ナントナク
抱いて今日も
笑われてもいいさ
自分のベストつくすんだ
泣いたっていい
にがい苦しみは
僕の中に愛を咲かせる
ゆずれないプライドを握って
胸を張ってまた傷ついて
涙もいい
痛みながらも
心は愛を咲かせるでしょう
The lyrics of "We never know" by 堂本剛 reflect the innocence of childhood, where the singer and his friends were unaware of the harsh realities of life. It talks about how they held onto their simple dreams and big hopes, without understanding the meaning of "everyday being harsh". However, they have come a long way since then, embracing their dreams, hopes, and love, even though people may laugh at them. The lines "in the midst of joy, kiss the sadness" and "in the midst of sadness, hold onto joy" portray the acceptance of all emotions in life.
The following lines; "No matter the lies people throw at me, I'll keep running", demonstrate the singer's determination to hold onto his pride as he goes through life, even if it causes him pain. He would rather let love bloom in his heart instead of the bitterness and pain he experiences. The song talks about how people want to be beautiful and accepted by society, but they end up getting caught up in the web of deceit, leading to emptiness and confusion.
In conclusion, the song reflects on the experiences of going through life while holding onto dreams, hopes, and love without being bogged down by life's harsh realities. It encourages people to embrace their emotions, keep running, and hold onto their pride, even amidst difficulties.
Line by Line Meaning
幼かったあの日の僕達は まだ 気づかずに
When we were young, we had yet to realize that every day can be a struggle.
毎日が過酷という事も まだ 知るよしもなく
We had yet to learn that life can be harsh and demanding.
ここまで歩いた 小さな夢や希望大きな愛を
We've come this far, holding on to small dreams, big hopes and great love.
抱いて今日も 笑われてもいいさ 自分のベストつくすんだ
Even if we're laughed at, we should embrace ourselves and always strive to do our best.
泣いたっていい にがい苦しみは 心に愛を咲かせるだろう
It's okay to cry because even bitter pain can turn to flowering love in our hearts.
喜びの中にある悲しみには キスして
Embrace the sadness within joy with a kiss.
悲しみの中にある喜びには 抱かれて
Embrace the joy within sadness.
どこまでも走れ 人がすれた嘘を僕に投げたとしても
Run as far as you can, even if people throw lies your way.
ゆずれないプライドを握って 胸を張ってまた傷ついて
Hold onto your unwavering pride, stand up tall, and face the wounds once again.
涙もいい 痛みながらも 心は愛を咲かせるでしょう
Tears are fine, and even in pain, love can still bloom in the heart.
人は美しくありたいと 嘘をくり返しコドクの波に好かれてんだ
Humans long to be beautiful, but often tell lies and are embraced by waves of loneliness.
何が大切で 何が必要か悩みマヒしてる人ごみで
In the midst of crowds of people, many are paralyzed by confusion over what is important and necessary.
抱いて今日も 笑われてもいいさ 自分のベストつくすんだ
Hold on tight and keep doing your best, even if you are laughed at.
泣いたっていい にがい苦しみは 僕の中に愛を咲かせる
It's okay to cry because even bitter pain can turn to flowering love in our hearts.
ゆずれないプライドを握って 胸を張ってまた傷ついて
Hold onto your unwavering pride, stand up tall, and face the wounds once again.
涙もいい 痛みながらも 心は愛を咲かせるでしょう
Tears are fine, and even in pain, love can still bloom in the heart.
Writer(s): 堂本 剛, 堂本 剛
Contributed by Liam E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.