Name: Kazuyoshi Saito
DOB: June 22, 1966 (sun sign:Cancer)
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DOB: June 22, 1966 (sun sign:Cancer)
Hometown: Tochigi, Japan
Blood Type: O

An acoustic guitar that his mother bought for him in the 6th grade changed his life. In intermediate / high school, Kazuyoshi was a guitarist in a band. Having been influenced by his senior schoolmate, he started to write songs in college and moved to Tokyo at the age of 21. He continued to build his experience as a musician and made his major label debut in 1993. His well-known works include: 'Aruite Kaero', 'Utautai no Ballad' and others. Kazuyoshi performed at the famous Budokan in both 1999 and 2004.

アンコール
斉藤和義 Lyrics

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どこへ行こうか
お酒も飲みたいから
たまには歩いて行かないか
雨もあがって風も涼しくなった
きれいな月も出てる
もしかしたら
この頃見なくなった
あの猫にも会えるかもね

それともまだ旅を続けているの?
もうそろそろ帰っておいで
何をしようかもう少し歩こうか
もうボクなら
どこへも行かないから
雨もあがって風も涼しくなった
やさしい月も出てる

"ふっと" 見れば
月は真上にいる
手をつなごう手をつなごう
"あっと" いう間に
時は過ぎていくから
そばにいるよそばにいるよ
何をしようかもう少し歩こうか
ほら、あそこに
猫がしゃがんでいるよ
もう一度だけ許してくれるなら

あしたも一緒にいよう
あさってもしあさっても...

Overall Meaning

In the song "アンコール" by 斉藤和義, the singer sings about wanting to go out and enjoy a night out with a drink in hand. He suggests taking a walk and possibly encountering a cat he used to see around the neighborhood. The moon is out and the weather has improved, making for a pleasant stroll. The singer ponders whether the cat has continued its travels or if they will bump into each other again. He considers returning home soon, but suggests continuing the walk and holding hands with his companion. He also spots the cat nearby and asks for forgiveness to be able to see it again tomorrow and the day after that.

Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of nostalgia and appreciation for life's simple pleasures. The act of taking a walk and enjoying a drink while admiring the moon and a cat's presence can be seen as a reflection of the importance of taking time to appreciate the small joys in life. The singer's desire to hold hands with a companion and spend time together also speaks to the value of human connection.

Line by Line Meaning

どこへ行こうか
Where should we go?

お酒も飲みたいから
I want to drink alcohol.

たまには歩いて行かないか
Shall we walk there sometimes?

雨もあがって風も涼しくなった
The rain has stopped and the wind has cooled.

きれいな月も出てる
The beautiful moon is out.

もしかしたら
Perhaps

この頃見なくなった
I haven't seen (the cat) around lately.

あの猫にも会えるかもね
Maybe we'll see that cat too.

それともまだ旅を続けているの?
Or is it still on its journey?

もうそろそろ帰っておいで
It's time to head back.

何をしようかもう少し歩こうか
What should we do? Shall we walk a little more?