He was first recognized after completing the Soundtrack for the drama 'Iryu~Team Medical Dragon'. He composes for dramas, movies and anime series. On July 15th 2009, he released his first original album entitled musica'.
He also has two additional musical projects: The nZk vocal project, created in 2014 that emphasize in his vocal songs for media and to collaborate with other artists, and NAQT VANE, a group created with singer Harukaze on 2022 with the intention to create music “that express himself as an artist.” He is currently the producer for Japanese singer SennaRin.
Barricades
澤野弘之 Lyrics
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Gaze at the horizon
Without living in fear?
Wouldn't it be sweet to watch the sun curve down meets the waves?
And taste the ocean spray
And realize we'd been living as slaves
We're gonna let it
But is it worth the price of our soul?
You know you had to
Kill her, kill her!
Oh my dirty hands
It never fades
And if we
Get out, get out
I'll think about the price of our soul
We've got to learn to
Live free, live free
We'll live a life without barricades
How long I haven't seen the light
Shine through in my life
Lost everything
Family, confusion on the way
Someone tries to talk to me
And signpost the righteous road
My animal inside
Can now be tamed to go
Over the wall
We're gonna let it
Get back, get back
But is it worth the price of our soul?
You know you had to
Kill her, kill her!
Oh my dirty hands
It never fades
And if we
Get out, get out
I'll think about the price of our soul
We've got to learn to
Live free, live free
We'll live a life without barricades
We're gonna let it
Get back, get back
But is it worth the price of our soul?
You know you had to
Kill her, kill her!
Oh my dirty hands
It never fades
And if we
Get out, get out
I'll think about the price of our soul
We've got to learn to
Live free, live free
We'll live a life without barricades
The song "Barricades" by 澤野弘之 is about the desire to live a life without fear and to break free from the restraints that society and personal struggles have placed on us. The first verse describes the beauty and serenity of a peaceful life by the ocean, free from fear, but the following lines suggest that this type of freedom comes at a cost. The price of our soul is a reoccurring theme throughout the song and is a reflection of the difficult choices that we must make in life. The line "you know you had to kill her" can be interpreted in different ways, but it is most likely referring to having to let go of something or someone in order to move forward. This decision leaves the singer with "dirty hands" which never fade.
The second verse of the song is more introspective, describing a personal struggle with finding the right path in life. The singer has lost everything and is searching for guidance. They acknowledge that they have an animal side that needs to be tamed in order to move forward and overcome the limitations they have set for themselves. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the importance of living free, without barricades, even if it means taking risks and facing difficult choices.
Overall, "Barricades" is a powerful song that encourages the listener to reflect on their own struggles and the importance of living a life without fear. It shows that sometimes, in order to be truly free, we must make difficult choices and let go of things that may be holding us back.
Line by Line Meaning
Wouldn't it be nice to take a walk on some pure white sand
Isn't it wonderful to just take a walk along the beach, enjoying the view and the feeling of the white sand beneath your feet?
Gaze at the horizon
Looking out at the distant, endless horizon is a truly peaceful moment.
Without living in fear?
Living life without fear is a precious thing that we should all strive for.
Wouldn't it be sweet to watch the sun curve down meets the waves?
Watching the golden sun dips below the waves is a special moment that we all should cherish.
And taste the ocean spray
Feeling the gentle spray of saltwater on your skin, mixed with the smell of the ocean, is truly refreshing.
And realize we'd been living as slaves
We come to understand that, though we may not always realize it, we're held captive to situations that limit our movement, metaphorically imprisoning ourselves.
We're gonna let it
We're going to let the circumstances surrounding us take control as we attempt to navigate through the issue.
Get back, get back
Retreat or take a step back from a situation.
But is it worth the price of our soul?
Is it worth compromising our values and beliefs for a certain outcome?
You know you had to
You had no other choice but to make a difficult decision.
Kill her, kill her!
Eliminate the problem, either symbolically or literally.
Oh my dirty hands
The weight of the decision weighs heavily on the individual's conscience.
It never fades
The memory of the decision will always remain with the individual.
And if we
If we continue on this path.
Get out, get out
Escape from the situation or problem at hand.
I'll think about the price of our soul
Consider the cost of compromising one's values in order to achieve a certain outcome.
We've got to learn to
It is essential that we find a way to learn.
Live free, live free
Experience life with a sense of liberty and independence.
We'll live a life without barricades
We'll live a life free from the restrictions that hold us back, and without any obstacles that may limit our growth or possibilities.
How long I haven't seen the light
We have been struggling through life, not seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.
Shine through in my life
The light represents hope and a new beginning shining forth in the individual's life.
Lost everything
The individual has experienced a significant loss in their life.
Family, confusion on the way
This loss may have resulted in feeling lost or unsure of what direction to take in life; family may also have been the source of this confusion.
Someone tries to talk to me
An external factor, such as someone's encouraging words, inspires the individual to take action towards their recovery.
And signpost the righteous road
This person is able to guide the individual towards a path they believe is righteous, and will lead the individual to a brighter future.
My animal inside
The individual's animal instincts, such as fear or anxiety, are ruling their emotions.
Can now be tamed to go
Through following the advice of others and working hard to fight against negative emotions, the individual can now take control of the situation.
Over the wall
The individual is finally able to overcome any obstacles in their path and move forward towards a brighter future.
Writer(s): 澤野 弘之, Benjamin, 澤野 弘之, ｂｅｎｊａｍｉｎ
Contributed by Thomas T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.