Yutaka Ooe (大江　裕, born 1989.11.16) is a Japanese enka-singer from Kishiwada… Read Full Bio ↴Yutaka Ooe (大江　裕, born 1989.11.16) is a Japanese enka-singer from Kishiwada City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. He released his début single "Noroma Taishou" (のろま大将) on 2009.02.15. Ooe first garnered popularity when he at the age of 17 appeared on a song parody segment of a Japanese variety show, performing his version of Saburo Kitajima's "Hakodate no Onna", which in turn led to a mini-documentary series on his quest to become Kitajima's apprentice.
For more information, visit his artist website at: http://www.kitajima-music.co.jp/yutaka/index.html, or his official blog at: http://ameblo.jp/oeyutaka/

のろま大将
大江裕 Lyrics

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どじでのろまと嘲笑(わら)うけど
一生懸命生きてます
何か始めりゃつまずき転ぶ
それでも夢は捨てません
不器用でごめんなさいね
どうか宜しくお願いします

親に友達世間さま

いつも心配かけてます
幼な頃からお調子者で
何をやっても早とちり
不器用でごめんなさいね
どうか宜しくお願いします

愚図と叱られ泣いた日も
今じゃ想い出忘れない
一歩は千里に続いているさ
いつか見てくれ大物に

不器用でごめんなさいね
どうか宜しくお願いします

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of のろま大将 tell the story of someone who is constantly ridiculed for being clumsy and slow, but still strives to live their life to the fullest. They stumble and fall whenever they try something new, but they refuse to let go of their dreams. The singer apologizes for their clumsiness, but still asks for understanding and support.

The song is a powerful message of perseverance and self-acceptance, encouraging listeners to embrace their flaws and keep moving forward, no matter how difficult it may seem. It highlights the importance of believing in oneself and never giving up on one's dreams.

In a broader sense, the song also reflects the societal pressure to constantly perform and succeed, and the toll it takes on individuals who don't fit into preconceived notions of success. It sends the message that success doesn't always come easily, and that it's okay to take your time to find your path in life.

Line by Line Meaning

どじでのろまと嘲笑(わら)うけど
Despite being laughed at and ridiculed for being clumsy and slow,

一生懸命生きてます
they are living their life to the fullest.

何か始めりゃつまずき転ぶ
Starting something new might cause them to stumble and fall,

それでも夢は捨てません
yet they refuse to give up on their dreams.

不器用でごめんなさいね
Apologies for being clumsy and awkward,

どうか宜しくお願いします
they ask for your understanding and support.

親に友達世間さま
From family, friends, and society,

いつも心配かけてます
they are always causing concern.

幼な頃からお調子者で
Since childhood, they have been an attention seeker who likes to show off,

何をやっても早とちり
always jumping to conclusions no matter what they do.

愚図と叱られ泣いた日も
Even on the days they were reprimanded and cried over their foolishness,