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.

I Love Me
斉藤和義 Lyrics

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あてのないこの夜に何をすればいいんでしょう
飲んでコイて寝るだけそれでいいのでしょうか
人生の意味だとか愛とはなんぞやとか
みんな楽しそうだなみんな楽しそうだな

どっちだっていいとか言っちゃいけないんでしょ
めんどくせーなんて言っちゃいけないんでしょ
愛とやらにせっつかれてるのは気のせい?

みんな楽しそうだなみんな楽しそうだな

答えのない問いに何を感じりゃいいの
人は人で僕は僕それも勇気がいるよ
働いて働いて多少小金もできて
手に入れたあのモノはケースにしまったまま

金持ったら持ったで何買やいいんだろ
金なんかなくたって楽しかった頃
アマゾンからさっきも何か届いたけど
みんな楽しそうだなみんな楽しそうだな

答えって"いいね"の数で決めてるの?
そんなもんやんない人はどうすんの?
温暖化ほんとはこの先どうなんの?
戦後っていったいいつまでつづくもの?
恋なんて最初が楽しいだけでしょ?
ぜんぜん眠くないよ今は午前4時
腹減った天一はもう終わっちゃってるかな
愛とやらにせっつかれてるのは気のせい?
どっちだっていいとか言っちゃいけないんでしょ
どっちかに今日も決めなきゃいけないんでしょ

めんどくせーなんて言っちゃいけないんでしょ
猫が膝に乗ってきたそんなに見つめるなよ

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "I Love Me" by 斉藤和義 reflect on the uncertainty and complexity of life, as well as the pressure to conform to societal expectations. The singer ponders what to do on a meaningless night and wonders if it's enough to just drink, flirt, and sleep. They question the meaning of life and love, observing that everyone seems to be having fun but wonders if they are truly happy. The lyrics suggest that it's not okay to dismiss the importance of things or complain about them being troublesome. The pressure to conform and be driven by materialistic desires is juxtaposed with the singer's yearning to be true to oneself and find the courage to live authentically. The song touches on various themes, including the definition of love, the pursuit of material wealth, societal expectations, the fleeting nature of joy, and the existential questions that arise in life.

Line by Line Meaning

あてのないこの夜に何をすればいいんでしょう
In this aimless night, what should I do?

飲んでコイて寝るだけそれでいいのでしょうか
Is it enough to just drink, flirt, and sleep?

人生の意味だとか愛とはなんぞやとか
Things like the meaning of life or what love is

みんな楽しそうだなみんな楽しそうだな
Everyone seems to be happy

どっちだっていいとか言っちゃいけないんでしょ
You can't say it doesn't matter which one

めんどくせーなんて言っちゃいけないんでしょ
You can't say it's troublesome

愛とやらにせっつかれてるのは気のせい?
Is it just my imagination that I'm being pushed to pursue love?

答えのない問いに何を感じりゃいいの
What should I feel about questions with no answers?

人は人で僕は僕それも勇気がいるよ
People are people, and I am me. It takes courage too.

働いて働いて多少小金もできて
I work and work, making some pocket change

手に入れたあのモノはケースにしまったまま
The thing I obtained, I have kept it in a case