東京ミッドナイト
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太陽がおやすみの合図で
動き出すこの high touch town で
隔てない人達の笑い声

変わりゆく毎日の気分は
財布の中身も変えてゆく
天国と地獄のかわりばんこ
夜だけの顔 脳内薬のよう
てっぺん回って 深い夜になる

煌びやかに 灯り照らす
人恋しさに集まって 踊る
夜景の中 君色を探してる
そんな街 東京ミッドナイト

何だってあふれる この都会は
苦しみも もうどうしようもなくて
あふれるゴミと 挨拶する

3時過ぎ 女の子達あふれ
化粧直しさらに店は賑わって
盛り上がりを見せてる

酒に酔いしれ 金が舞い散り
朝が近づく 終わるこの夜

煌びやかに 灯り照らす
人恋しさに集まって 踊る
夜景の中 君をふと思い出してる
そんな街 東京ミッドナイト

疲れ果てた朝 現実にかえり
静まりかえった
もう一度夜に戻す

煌びやかに 灯り照らす
人恋しさに集まって 歌う




夜景の中 夢を探し上を向く
そんな街 東京ミッドナイト

Overall Meaning

The song "Tokyo Midnight" by Ai Otsuka is a portrayal of the bustling nightlife in Tokyo. The song is about people coming together to forget their worries and the mundane-life in this highly energetic and lively city. The lyrics emphasize how the city's life starts after the sun sets, where the busy cityscape comes alive. The people of the city are seen enjoying the nightlife as a break from their everyday hustle and bustle. The lines "夜だけの顔 脳内薬のよう" (Yoru dake no kao nounai kusuri no you) mean that the nightlife in Tokyo is like an escape from reality and is comparable to that of a drug that uplifts your mood. The dance beats and sparkling instrumentation add to the vibrancy of the song and effectively convey the energy and excitement of the Tokyo nightlife.


The song also encapsulates the contrasts of Tokyo's culture, referring to "heaven and hell" in one breath, drawing a picture of a city that can be adored and criticized at the same time. The lyrics "あふれるゴミと挨拶する" (Afureru gomi to aisatsu suru) implies that Tokyo is a city of contradictions where people greet garbage with the same enthusiasm as they greet each other. There is emptiness in the bustling city: the city where the people live next door to each other, but hardly know each other. Tokyo Midnight may make you feel like anything is possible, but it only lasts for a few hours before dawn, the reality sets in along with the exhaustion of the night.


Overall, the song is a reflection of the vibrant Tokyo city and its nightlife. It highlights the contrasts, contradictions, energy, and liveliness of the city's nightlife.


Line by Line Meaning

太陽がおやすみの合図で
This is the start of the lively and noisy Tokyo nightlife as the sun sets.


動き出すこの high touch town で
The city is always buzzing with action in a fast-paced town like Tokyo, which is full of excitement.


隔てない人達の笑い声
The laughter of complete strangers is heard, regardless of age or social class, as the city is so inclusive.


変わりゆく毎日の気分は
With the ever-changing mood of each day, it's reflected and adapted to in the contents of one's purse.


財布の中身も変えてゆく
Money is a means of experiencing the diversity of life, which is why one's bank account is always fluctuating.


天国と地獄のかわりばんこ
Life is a mix of heaven and hell, something that alternates just like the changes in one's personal mood and financial status.


夜だけの顔 脳内薬のよう
The excitement of Tokyo nightlife is like a drug, in that it exerts influence over one's mood and behavior and shows a different face of one's persona.


てっぺん回って 深い夜になる
It's hard to notice the middle of the night approaching in the midst of the commotion and excitement.


煌びやかに 灯り照らす
The beautiful glittering lights of the city illuminate one's spirit and lift up one's mood.


人恋しさに集まって 踊る
People come together and dance to fill the yearning to connect and be loved.


夜景の中 君色を探してる
In the midst of the dazzling Tokyo night view, one seeks to locate the image of their significant other.


そんな街 東京ミッドナイト
This is the description of Tokyo's culture and nightlife at night.


何だってあふれる この都会は
The city is filled with anything and everything one could imagine or desire, a bounty of things to behold.


苦しみも もうどうしようもなくて
Experiencing pain and suffering seems unavoidable because of the stress of living in a busy city like Tokyo.


あふれるゴミと 挨拶する
People say hello to overflowing garbage bins in a Tokyo that's always busy.


3時過ぎ 女の子達あふれ
After 3 am, the streets become crowded with young girls who are on their way to some other party or are just chilling out to have a good time.


化粧直しさらに店は賑わって
As the girls stop to redo their makeup, the clubs and stores they are at continue to be packed with people.


盛り上がりを見せてる
The excitement and energy of the city are visible, emanating as a force on their own.


酒に酔いしれ 金が舞い散り
Drunk on the night, money is spent carelessly, splayed about like confetti.


朝が近づく 終わるこの夜
As dawn approaches, the night and its hangouts will ultimately come to an end.


煌びやかに 灯り照らす
The city lights continue to sparkle and shine, illuminating even the darkness of the morning.


人恋しさに集まって 踊る
People come together to dance and connect, sharing yearnings and desires for human contact and love.


夜景の中 君をふと思い出してる
In the midst of the night view, a memory of a special somebody is recalled.


そんな街 東京ミッドナイト
This is the description of Tokyo's culture and nightlife at night.


疲れ果てた朝 現実にかえり
With exhaustion and fatigue setting in, reality soon intervenes to bring an end to the party.


静まりかえった
The city becomes quiet and still, peaceful like it was never awake just hours ago.


もう一度夜に戻す
And everything will start over again to delight night owls with the next adventure.


煌びやかに 灯り照らす
The city lights continue to shimmer and sparkle, illuminating the night and all of its delights.


人恋しさに集まって 歌う
People come together to connect and sing songs that fill them with emotions of love and yearning.


夜景の中 夢を探し上を向く
In the midst of the beautiful Tokyo night view, individuals seek answers in their dreams and look up towards the stars above.


そんな街 東京ミッドナイト
This is the description of Tokyo's culture and nightlife at night.




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田中佑典

よく聞いてたこの頃思い出して泣けてくる…

デウスエクスマキナ

あー懐かしい 最高だよ

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