一剣
氷川きよし Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

川の水面に 揺れる月
一刀両断 影を斬る
心騒がず 波立てず
躱す 突く 撃つ 払う
剣に男は
剣にひとすじ 夢を追う

"心正しからざれば、剣また正しからず"

敵は己の 内にあり
柳暗花明の 現世も
春に背いて 野に伏して
押せば引け 引けば押せ
剣に男は
剣に命の 華を見る

風の涙と 草の露
行雲流水 成るがまま
襟を正して 瞼を閉じて
間髪の この気合




剣に男は
剣に明日の 道を知る

Overall Meaning

These lyrics describe the mindset and path of a swordsman. In the first paragraph, the singer depicts the reflection of the moon on the surface of a river, symbolizing a serene and calm environment. The phrase "一刀両断 影を斬る" translates to "cutting through shadows with a single strike," portraying the skill and precision of the swordsman. The following lines emphasize the composed demeanor of the swordsman, always ready to deflect, thrust, shoot, or sweep without causing unnecessary disturbance. The line "剣に男は 剣にひとすじ 夢を追う" expresses the dedication and commitment of the swordsman to his dreams and aspirations, with the sword as his guide.


The next paragraph is centered around the concept that one's greatest opponent lies within themselves. The line "敵は己の 内にあり" signifies that one's biggest challenges and obstacles originate from their own thoughts and flaws. The phrase "柳暗花明の 現世も" refers to the ever-changing nature of life, with periods of darkness and brightness. It suggests that even during difficult times, one should remain steadfast and hidden like a flower in the shadows. The line "剣に男は 剣に命の 華を見る" implies that the swordsman finds the essence of life and vitality through their sword, recognizing the beauty in the intensity and passion of their actions.


In the third paragraph, nature's elements are employed to depict the fluidity and adaptability of the swordsman. "風の涙と 草の露" represents the tears of the wind and the dew of the grass, evoking a sense of delicate yet transient existence. The phrase "行雲流水 成るがまま" embodies the idea of going with the flow and accepting the natural course of events. The swordsman maintains proper posture, closes their eyes, and focuses their energy, indicated by "襟を正して 瞼を閉じて 間髪の この気合." This sequence reflects a moment of intense concentration and readiness. The line "剣に男は 剣に明日の 道を知る" signifies that the swordsman gains insight into their future path through their connection with the sword, suggesting that their actions in the present shape their destiny.


Overall, these lyrics highlight the discipline, resilience, and introspection of a swordsman on their journey. The sword becomes not just a tool but a symbol of their pursuit of dreams, their confrontation with themselves, and their deep understanding of the interconnectedness between their actions and their destiny.


Line by Line Meaning

川の水面に 揺れる月
The moon sways on the surface of the river


一刀両断 影を斬る
Cutting through shadows with one single stroke


心騒がず 波立てず
Without disturbing one's heart or causing ripples


躱す 突く 撃つ 払う
Dodge, thrust, strike, and parry


剣に男は
A man devoted to the sword


剣にひとすじ 夢を追う
With one path, pursuing dreams through the sword


心正しからざれば、剣また正しからず
If the heart is not righteous, the sword will not be righteous


敵は己の 内にあり
The enemy lies within oneself


柳暗花明の 現世も
Even in a world of uncertainties, there is always hope


春に背いて 野に伏して
Defying the spring and hiding in the field


押せば引け 引けば押せ
Push when pulled, pull when pushed


剣に男は
A man devoted to the sword


剣に命の 華を見る
Seeing the blossom of life through the sword


風の涙と 草の露
Tears of the wind and dew of the grass


行雲流水 成るがまま
Like the flowing clouds and water, following the natural course


襟を正して 瞼を閉じて
Straightening the collar, closing the eyelids


間髪の この気合
In the instant moment, this fighting spirit


剣に男は
A man devoted to the sword


剣に明日の 道を知る
Knowing the path to tomorrow through the sword




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Hideo Mizumori, Yurio Matsui

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found

More Versions