Ohguro Maki (大黒摩季), born December 31, 1969, in Sapporo, Japan, is a Japanes… Read Full Bio ↴Ohguro Maki (大黒摩季), born December 31, 1969, in Sapporo, Japan, is a Japanese pop singer and songwriter.

In 1989, she passed the '3rd BAD' audition. Her famous songs are "DA・KA・RA", "Chotto", and so on... Her second single "DA・KA・RA" sold 1.1 million copies and won the 'Japan Record Grand Prix' newcomer award of the year. Because of her rare public appearances, she was originally known as a phantom singer, like Izumi Sakai of Zard. She is one of the rare Japanese singers that writes all her own material. So far she has released 15 albums and 30 singles.

One of her most popular hits is あなただけ見つめてる from the popular anime "SLAM DUNK". Her songs are frequently featured in Japanese anime such as "Detective Conan".

On May 2007, in order show her support for the idea of the Olympics in Tokyo, Ohguro held a free concert that brought a huge turnout, entitled "Olympics in Tokyo 2016!".

Yume no Tsuzuki
大黒摩季 Lyrics

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ヤシの葉を黄に染める陽
ゆらりゆらり燃えて
都会の光りの中で
何を学んだのだろう
抱き締めたぬくもりよりも
わけを気にしてたり...
夢の続きを見て行こう
その手つないで

絶え間なく流れて行く
僕達の時の中で

芳しガーデニアの花
波風に吹かれて
散ったはなびらの数だけ
ふくよかな実をつけ
この愛は今その胸に
確かに届いてますか...
あなたを静かに想う
夢に包まれて
今日より明日の夕陽が
美しくなりますように

夢の続きを見て行こう
その手つないで
絶え間なく流れて行く
僕達の時の中で
あなたを静かに想う
夢に包まれて
今日より明日の夕陽が

美しくなりますように
幸せでありますように

Overall Meaning

These lyrics are from the song "Yume no Tsuzuki" by 大黒摩季 (Maki Ohguro). The song is about cherishing moments and love, and the desire to continue dreaming and growing with someone in the midst of the bustling city lights.

The first verse talks about the sun dyeing the palm leaves yellow, symbolizing the passing of time. It asks what we have learned amidst the hustle and bustle of the city lights, and whether we have spent too much time worrying about trivial matters instead of embracing the warmth of an embrace. It suggests that we should continue dreaming and holding hands, as time flows incessantly in our lives.

The second verse mentions the beautiful scent of gardenias, which are blown by the wind, scattering their petals and giving life to new fruits. It questions whether the love that resides in the heart is truly reaching its intended recipient. It expresses a quiet affection and the desire for the other person to be enveloped in dreams. The lyrics end with a wish for the sunset of tomorrow to be more beautiful, while quietly thinking about the other person and hoping for their happiness.

Overall, the lyrics convey a longing for continuous growth, connection, and happiness in love, and an appreciation for the passing moments and dreams shared with another person.

Line by Line Meaning

ヤシの葉を黄に染める陽
The sun that dyes the palm leaves yellow

ゆらりゆらり燃えて
Burning gently, swaying

都会の光りの中で
In the midst of the city lights

何を学んだのだろう
What have we learned?

抱き締めたぬくもりよりも
More than the warmth I held onto

わけを気にしてたり...
Worrying about reasons...

夢の続きを見て行こう
Let's continue dreaming

その手つないで
Holding hands

絶え間なく流れて行く
Continuously flowing

僕達の時の中で
In the midst of our time

芳しガーデニアの花
Fragrant gardenia flowers