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.

ドント・ウォーリー・ビー・ハッピー
斉藤和義 Lyrics

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月曜日の朝だ夜が負けた
太陽の勝ちだ
ボンネットの上で丸まる猫
おまえはいいな
でもオーライ!
ドント･ウォーリー･ビー･ハッピー
ユメ見てる
そんなにたいした事じゃない

ドント･ウォーリー･ビー･ハッピー

水曜日の朝だ今日も雨だ
太陽の負けだ
傘を探さなきゃあの花火は
今日もおあずけだ
でもオーライ!
ドント･ウォーリー･ビー･ハッピー
恋してる
ぜんぜんたいした事じゃない
ドント･ウォーリー･ビー･ハッピー
ましてや死ぬようなことじゃない
命取られるわけじゃない
真っ赤なハートは奪えない
イッツオッケイ!
イッツオーライ!　オーイェ～イ!
ドント･ウォーリー･ビー･ハッピー

日曜日の朝だ空は晴れた
太陽の勝ちだ
砂浜にいてもボクは海を
キミは貝殻を
でもオーライ!
ドント･ウォーリー･ビー･ハッピー
キミといる
ぜんぜんたいした事じゃない
ドント･ウォーリー･ビー･ハッピー
ドント･ウォーリー･ビー･ハッピー!

ドント･ウォーリー･
ビー･ハッピー!!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to ドント・ウォーリー・ビー・ハッピー (Don't Worry Be Happy) by 斉藤和義 (Kazuyoshi Saito) convey a message of optimism and encouraging the listener to not worry about the small things in life. The song is structured around different days of the week, each with its own challenges, but the overall theme remains the same - to find happiness and contentment despite the circumstances.

In the first verse, on a Monday morning, the night has lost to the sun, symbolizing a new beginning. The image of a curled up cat on the bonnet represents the simplicity and carefree nature of life. The singer recognizes that it's alright to not be constantly worried and instead encourages the listener to dream and find happiness in the little things.

On Wednesday morning, it's raining again, and the sun seems to have lost. The singer talks about needing to find an umbrella to avoid getting wet and missing out on the fireworks. Yet, even in this situation, the message remains the same - don't worry, be happy. The lyrics express that being in love is also not such a big deal and certainly not something to fret about. Similarly, life's challenges should not be blown out of proportion and do not equate to matters of life or death.

Line by Line Meaning

月曜日の朝だ夜が負けた
It is Monday morning, the night has lost.

太陽の勝ちだ
The sun is victorious.

ボンネットの上で丸まる猫
A curled cat on the bonnet.

おまえはいいな
You're lucky.

でもオーライ!
But it's alright!