mio MARE
澤野弘之 Lyrics

Hey, what's up? My old hometown
The singer is asking how their old hometown is doing.

Well... I'm doin' okay
The singer is doing fine but not great.

but not very well, not so well
The singer clarifies that they're not doing great.

My life isn't the way
The artist feels like their life isn't going the way they hoped.

I hoped nor I planned for myself
The artist didn't plan or anticipate the way their life turned out.

Cannot say, but I have to say
The singer wants to say something but finds it difficult to express.

Cannot save,
The singer realizes they can't change the past or go back in time.

what I have had saved
The artist regrets not having done more in the past to save something important to them.

for all my time
The artist realizes their time is limited and can't be wasted.

I never make it right
The artist feels like they can never do things the right way on their own.

without you
The singer feels like they need someone else to help them do things the right way.

Home sweet home
The artist reflects on their hometown and the memories it brings back.

How do I look like through your eyes?
The singer is curious about how their hometown sees them now.

Am I grown up enough?
The singer questions their maturity and whether they've grown as a person.

Spread my wings, put my soul in them cautiously
The singer wants to take a risk and try new things, but they want to be careful not to make any mistakes.

My dearest childhood won't lie, I know that obviously
The artist remembers their childhood fondly, but they know they can't live in the past.

Now I'm feeling so smooth
The artist is feeling confident and at ease.

Like as I can fly, reachin' for the sky
The singer feels like they can accomplish anything and reach great heights.

Open my eyes, see my world
The singer wants to experience everything the world has to offer with new eyes.

Hum some melodies
The artist wants to enjoy the simple things in life, like music.

Hear my heart beating so loud 'cause of memories
The artist's heart is full of memories that inspire and excite them.

How many smiles can I get?
The artist wonders how much joy they can experience in their lifetime.

While I spend my life even myself out of breath?
The singer wonders how much they can accomplish before they run out of time.

By the way, my old hometown
The artist has one more thing they want to say about their hometown.

Don't you know how she has been?
The singer wants to know how their old hometown has been.

She alright? Is she right?
The singer cares about their hometown and wants to make sure it's doing well.

I know she's a tough girl, but she has a fragile heart too
The singer knows their hometown is strong but also vulnerable.

She might say, what I have to say
The artist knows their hometown might have something to tell them.

Wanna save what I could have saved for all my time
The artist regrets not having done more in the past to save something important to their hometown.

You taught us we can live how we are
The singer remembers someone who gave them valuable life advice to be themselves.

II mio mare, ma che bel futuro
The singer looks forward to a bright future full of possibilities.

I swear, keep tryin' so
The artist promises to keep trying their best.

Won't give up anyway
The artist is determined not to give up, no matter what.

You know, it's not a miracle but meant to be
The artist believes that success is not just due to luck or chance but also hard work and determination.

No, I can't stop cryin' in joy or by nostalgia
The singer is emotional, either because they're happy or nostalgic.

But I don't care
The artist doesn't care if others mock them for being emotional.

So don't laugh at me, babe
The singer asks someone not to judge or mock them for their emotions.