Chiharu Matsuyama (松山千春, born December 16, 1955) is a famous Japanese folk … Read Full Bio ↴Chiharu Matsuyama (松山千春, born December 16, 1955) is a famous Japanese folk singer and songwriter. First debuting with the single Tabidachi in 1977, success soon followed with the two hits Toki no Itazura and Kisetsu no Nakade
Matsuyama has been portrayed in film by Shunsuke Daitō.[3]. Daitō played him in a 2008 film based on Matsuyama's autobiographical work "Ashoro Yori", published in 1979.

君のために作った歌
松山千春 Lyrics

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何気なく口ずさむ唄だけど
せめて君にはほめてもらいたい
心をこめて歌うから
もう一度歌うから
こんなに君のこと
好きなのに恥ずかしくて
口に出せない僕さ
だからこの唄歌うんだ

君のため作った唄
いつまでも君がそばにいて
いつまでもこの愛が続く様に
心をこめて歌うから
もう一度歌うから
こんなに君のこと
好きなのに恥ずかしくて
口に出せない僕さ
だからこの唄歌うんだ
君のため作った唄

君のため作った唄
君のため作った唄

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "君のために作った歌" by 松山千春 emphasize a deep and shy love for someone whom the singer can't openly express affection towards. The singer mentions that they sing the song with all their heart, hoping that the person they love will at least praise their singing abilities. The lyrics mention that even though the singer loves the person so much, they can't express it, and that's why they wrote the song - to pour out all the feelings they can't say out loud.

The second verse reinforces the message that the singer can't confess their emotions to the person they love, and that's why they must sing this song instead. The lyrics express hope that the person they love will always stay by their side, and that this love will continue to flourish over time. The song ends with a repetition of the title phrase, underscoring that the singer wrote this song solely for the person they love.

Overall, the lyrics beautifully capture the feeling of unspoken love and the power of music to express suppressed emotions.

Line by Line Meaning

何気なく口ずさむ唄だけど
This song may seem like a simple tune that I casually hum, but I hope you can at least praise it for me.

せめて君にはほめてもらいたい
I want you to be the one who appreciates my song the most.

心をこめて歌うから
I'm singing this song from the bottom of my heart, with all my sincerity.

もう一度歌うから
I will sing this song once again, with the same amount of passion and effort.

こんなに君のこと好きなのに恥ずかしくて口に出せない僕さ
Even though I love you so much, I'm too shy to express my feelings in words.

だからこの唄歌うんだ君のため作った唄
That's why I'm singing this song, one that I made especially for you as my dedicated listener.

いつまでも君がそばにいて
I hope you'll always be by my side, now and for the rest of our time together.

いつまでもこの愛が続く様に
May this love between us last forever, never fading away or weakening.

君のため作った唄
This song was written and composed specifically for you, my dear.

君のため作った唄
This song was made for you, with all my thoughts and feelings woven into its melodies and lyrics.