DOB: June 22, 1966 (sun sign:Cancer)
Hometown: … Read Full Bio ↴Name: Kazuyoshi Saito
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.
古いラジカセ
斉藤和義 Lyrics
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聞こえてくるのはあの日の君の声
君のピアノと僕のギターで
歌ったメロディ今でも歌えるよ
幸せは今君のそばで
笑ってるそれとも泣いてる
夢から覚めればそこは何処なのか
幸せは今君のそばで
笑ってるそれとも泣いてる
君にも聞いて欲しいよ
思い出のメロディ
君に弾いて欲しいよ
新しいメロディそうあの指で
古いラジカセのボリュームを上げる
突然涙がこぼれてしまったよ
幸せは今君のそばで
笑ってるそれとも 泣いてる
思い出は美しいままで
笑ってるこの胸の奥で
The lyrics of the song "古いラジカセ" by 斉藤和義 evoke a sense of nostalgia and longing for the past. The opening lines talk about listening to a tape played on an old radio cassette player, and hearing the voice of a person from the past, possibly a lost love. The imagery of playing a melody on the piano and guitar together suggests a shared musical connection between the singer and the person they are reminiscing about. The lyrics express a sentiment of being able to still sing the same melody from the past, highlighting the enduring nature of memories and emotions.
The lyrics then shift to contemplative questions about waking up from a dream and questioning the nature of love and its complexities. Love is described as selfish and capable of bringing both happiness and hatred. The singer reflects on the idea that happiness is being with the person they are singing to, whether in laughter or tears. There is a desire for the person to also listen to the memories and melodies being shared, indicating a longing for shared experiences and connections through music.
The mention of raising the volume of the old radio cassette player and suddenly shedding tears suggests a deep emotional response to the memories being revisited. The juxtaposition of happiness and tears, laughter and crying, adds layers to the emotional complexity of the song. The singer acknowledges that memories remain beautiful and untouched, residing within the depths of their heart, symbolizing the enduring impact of past moments and relationships.
In the final verse, the singer expresses a wish for the person to play a new melody with their fingers, perhaps symbolizing a desire for shared creativity and new experiences together. The theme of happiness being in the presence of the person they are addressing is reiterated, emphasizing the importance of emotional connection and shared moments. The lyrics convey a sense of bittersweet longing for the past, mixed with a recognition of the beauty and significance of memories that continue to resonate deep within the singer's heart.
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Written by: 和義 斉藤
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