Ono got his start in the 80s when he was the vocalist for the heavy metal band FORT BRAGG.
In 1992, he released his first solo single, entitled "Pure ni Nare", under the label Sony Records.
But it wasn't till his third single, "You're the Only...", that Ono got a hit song. The single helped him to win the Rookie of the Year award at that year's Nihon Record Taishou and an invitation to that year's Kouhaku Utagassen.
In 2009, Ono became the vocalist for the band GALNERYUS.
departure!（カラオケ）
小野正利 Lyrics
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Kimi wa mezamete iku
Tenshi no hohoemi de
Tsuredashite!
Kodoku demo hitori janai sa
Umarete kita koto ni kanarazu imi ga aru
Yasashisa ni michi afureteru
You can smile again
Taiyou abite
You can fly away
Sekai wa kimi no kagayaki wo materu
Daichi wo fumishimete
Kimi wa mezameteiku
Tenshi no hohoemi de
Tsuredashite! (You can smile!)
"Hajimari" wa itsudemo osokunaisa
Nando demo tachi agare!
Saigo made akiramenai sa
Yari tsuzukeru koto ni kanarazu imi ga aru
You just try again
Yami wo nukete
You just go away
Mirai wa itsumo boku tachi wo matteru
Oozora kake nukete
Unabara koete ike
Tenshi no nage kiss
Tsukamaete! (You can try!)
Mada dare mo mita koto nai sekai e
Tobidasou ashita
Daichi wo fumishimete
Kimi wa mezamete iku
Tenshi no hohoemi de
Tsuredashite! (You can smile!)
Owaranai bouken ni de kake you
Itsumademo dokomademo
Nagare ochiru namida
Yuuki ni kae teiku
Tenshi no hane hiroge
Mai agare! (You can fly!)
Kanashimi mo itami mo tsutsumi konde
Tsuyoku nare ashita
Daichi wo fumishimete
Kimi wa mezamete iku
Tenshi no hohoemi de
Tsuredashite! (You can smile!)
"Hajimari" wa itsudemo osokunai sa
Nando demo! (You can try!)
Nando demo! (You can try!)
Nando demo tachi agare!
The song "Departure" by Minoru Ono is an uplifting melody that centers around the idea of finding meaning in life and never giving up, no matter how challenging the journey may be. The lyrics begin by urging the listener to take in their surroundings and step forward with confidence ("Daichi wo fumishimete/Kimi wa mezamete iku"). The next line speaks of being brought forth by an angelic smile, suggesting the idea of hope and positivity as guiding lights. The song's key message continues throughout the first verse as the singer reflects on the value of life and the sense of gratitude he has for the little things that make it worth living ("Yasashisa ni michi afureteru/Aoi hoshi ni arigatou").
The chorus of the song is a powerful source of motivation, encouraging the listener to hold on to positivity in the face of darkness, to continue to strive for greater heights, and to try again even if they fail ("You can smile again/Taiyou abite/You can fly away/Sekai wa kimi no kagayaki wo materu"). The second verse carries on the theme of resilience, urging the listener to keep pushing regardless of the challenges that arise ("Saigo made akiramenai sa/Yari tsuzukeru koto ni kanarazu imi ga aru").
Throughout the entire song, the lyrics are almost like a pep talk, urging the listener to continue trying and never giving up. The song is an excellent example of the sheer power of music as a source of inspiration and motivation.
Line by Line Meaning
Daichi wo fumishimete
Step onto the ground with determination
Kimi wa mezamete iku
You are awakening to your true potential
Tenshi no hohoemi de
Guided by an angelic smile
Tsuredashite! (You can smile!)
You are being led towards a better future
Kodoku demo hitori janai sa
Even in loneliness, you are not alone
Umarete kita koto ni kanarazu imi ga aru
Your birth has a significant purpose
Yasashisa ni michi afureteru
The path is overflowing with kindness
Aoi hoshi ni arigatou
Thank you to the blue star
You can smile again
You have the ability to smile once more
Taiyou abite
Bask in the sunshine
You can fly away
You have the freedom to fly towards your dreams
Sekai wa kimi no kagayaki wo materu
The world is waiting for you to shine
Hajimari wa itsudemo osokunaisa
The beginning is never too late
Nando demo tachi agare!
Stand up as many times as you need to
Saigo made akiramenai sa
Never give up until the end
Yari tsuzukeru koto ni kanarazu imi ga aru
There is a meaningful purpose in continuing to strive
You just try again
Just keep trying
Yami wo nukete
Break through the darkness
Mirai wa itsumo boku tachi wo matteru
The future is always waiting for us
Oozora kake nukete
Break through to the vast sky
Unabara koete ike
Go beyond the rough seas
Tenshi no nage kiss
Catch the angel's thrown kiss
Tsukamaete! (You can try!)
You have the power to catch it
Mada dare mo mita koto nai sekai e
Head towards an unseen world
Tobidasou ashita
Let's fly towards tomorrow
Owaranai bouken ni de kake you
Embark on an endless adventure
Itsumademo dokomademo
Forever, wherever we may go
Nagare ochiru namida
Tears may flow
Yuuki ni kae teiku
But they will turn into bravery
Tenshi no hane hiroge
Spread your angel wings
Mai agare! (You can fly!)
Soar high towards your dreams
Kanashimi mo itami mo tsutsumi konde
Wrap up both sadness and pain
Tsuyoku nare ashita
Become stronger for tomorrow
Daichi wo fumishimete
Step onto the ground with determination
Kimi wa mezamete iku
You are awakening to your true potential
Tenshi no hohoemi de
Guided by an angelic smile
Tsuredashite! (You can smile!)
You are being led towards a better future
"Hajimari" wa itsudemo osokunai sa
The beginning is never too late
Nando demo! (You can try!)
As many times as it takes
Nando demo! (You can try!)
As many times as it takes
Nando demo tachi agare!
Stand up as many times as you need to
Contributed by Eva C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Yuri-Pyon
■Off Vocal ver♡ → https://youtu.be/7_QxprriKJM
@user-ov7tq8vz5c
大好きな曲なのでほんとに嬉しいです!!
@Yuri-Pyon
アイコンとお名前から、好きな事がめっちゃ伝わってきました！(笑)
お喜び頂けて嬉しいです😆❤️
@yutoo_ito9970
GyaO!で俺全話観たけど
マジで神アニメ
全話観終わったあとに観ると
余計にグッとくる
@user-jx4ld1ki6u
この歌大好き❤👍
@kurapika-san
Departureとハンターハンター大好き♥️♥️♥️
@bee03034
画質めっちゃいい😊
@user-dq7ed1hz5o
実際のカラオケ映像だったら涙出そう
幽遊白書も求む
@Yuri-Pyon
わ～！嬉しいです！ありがとうございます(つд`｡)･｡❤️
幽白は観た事ないので作れないんです～すみません😭😭
@user-vo5tm8si9g
ほんまそれ！