Ai Otsuka (大塚愛) is a Japanese pop female singer-songwriter and pianist who… Read Full Bio ↴Ai Otsuka (大塚愛) is a Japanese pop female singer-songwriter and pianist who was born on the 9th of September, 1982, in Osaka, Japan. As a child she wanted to be a ballerina. She made her solo debut on September 10, 2003 with the single, "Momo no Hanabira" (桃ノ花ビラ). Her second single, "Sakuranbo" (さくらんぼ), released on the 17th of December 2003, was a major success, staying in the Top 200 Oricon Weekly Singles Chart for 85 weeks.

A piano player since the age of 4, Ai Otsuka started composition and songwriting at the age of 15. Her music ranges from upbeat catchy pop/rock music that can be heard in tracks like "Happy Days" and "さくらんぼ" to touching ballads like "大好きだよ。" and "甘えんぼ". Several of her songs have also been used as theme songs, such as Planetarium in Hana Yori Dango, Cherish in Love for Nana, and フレンズ and ユメクイ for the Tokyo Friends drama and movie respectively (which she starred in).

She studied to go to Osaka University, and her highest level of education is junior college. She has stated in the past that when her music career ends, she'll teach kindergarten (which she has a license to).

ド☆ポジティヴ
大塚愛 Lyrics

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ネガティヴ反対
あんまり興味もない
悲しければ叫べばいい
争い反対
あんまり得がない
ちょっとバカだって
幸せならいいやん
想像で諦めるなら

想像で希望たっぷりで
キミのしぐさにグッときた
キミの笑顔にキュンときた
それだけでもうなずける
明日に夢があるなら
いいよ、OK☆
堅物反対
まったく動かない
思い込みって自由がなさすぎる
ストレス反対
貯めても家買えない
そんなことに時間使いたくないやん
古風なニューウェーヴ☆
たぶんそう。ちょっとチビった
隣の犬が吠えていた
道端のおっさん怒鳴ってた
小さいコがこけて泣いていた
明日に夢があるならいいよ、OK☆

キミのしぐさにグッときた
キミの笑顔にキュンときた
それだけでもうなずける

明日に夢があるなら
いいよ、OK☆

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to 大塚愛's song ド☆ポジティヴ convey a positive and upbeat message. The song starts by rejecting negativity and lack of interest, suggesting that if someone is feeling sad, they should just shout it out. It also opposes conflict, indicating that it doesn't bring much benefit and it's better to be a little foolish if it leads to happiness. The lyrics encourage not giving up through imagination, and having hopeful and abundant thoughts.

The song highlights the impact of someone's gestures and smiles, expressing a sense of being moved by them. It implies that even just those simple actions can be understood and appreciated. The lyrics reinforce the idea that if there are dreams for tomorrow, then it's alright and okay.

Overall, the song promotes a positive and optimistic outlook on life, encouraging listeners to embrace happiness, reject negativity, and find joy in even the smallest gestures and expressions.

Line by Line Meaning

ネガティヴ反対
Opposing negativity

あんまり興味もない
Not really interested

悲しければ叫べばいい
If you feel sad, just scream

争い反対
Opposing conflicts

あんまり得がない
Not much to gain

ちょっとバカだって
Even if it's a little stupid

幸せならいいやん
It's fine if you're happy

想像で諦めるなら
If you're going to give up in your imagination

想像で希望たっぷりで
Imagining with plenty of hope

キミのしぐさにグッときた
I was moved by your actions

キミの笑顔にキュンときた
I was delighted by your smile