Day By Day
玉置成実 (Nami Tamaki) Lyrics
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Day by day yume mite chigireta hane
Mabushii sora miageru yo...
Eyes... sagashita
Tooku natteku Kiss mo
Ano yakusoku mo fuzaketa hodou mo zutto
Atatakana hizashi datta
Kimi dake de kawarazu soba ni ita
Tsuyogatteru kimochi mo yama nai kaze ni
Kotae wo sagashite iru
*day by day yume mite
Chigireta hane mabushii sora miageru yo
Konna ni dareka aiseru koto
Kiduita yo kimi ni dake
Stay... nige nai Tatoeba toki ga modosete mo meguri aou
"Kimi ni aitai" kokoro no naka ni mitsukeru
Dare ni mo kese nai hikari
Hitotsu no ai wo mamoreru
Sore yuuki na no kamo shire nai ne
Mienai mono shinjiru tsuyosa wo hitotsu
Ryoute de dakishimeyou
Day by day mou ichido
Chigireta hane awaku shiroi omoide ga
Hanabira no you ni kieru mae ni
Itoshisa wo tsutaetai
Setsunai omoi wa
Kioku no doko kara kuru no...
Yasashii uso toka
Kizutsuku kowasa toka iranai
Sunao ni naritai dake
*Repeat
I can fly to your love because I say I love you
Awaku shiroi omoide ga
Hanabira no you ni kieru mae ni
Itoshisa wo tsutaetai
The song "Day by Day" by 玉置成実 (Nami Tamaki) is a heartfelt ballad about finding hope and strength in the face of difficulties. The lyrics speak of broken dreams and shattered promises, but also of the enduring power of love and the beauty of the world around us. In the opening lines, Nami sings of gazing up at the dazzling sky with torn wings, a metaphor for shattered hopes and unfulfilled dreams. The verse then moves into a reflection on the passing of time, with Nami asking when the trains she used to ride began running farther and farther away from her.
The chorus of the song is a declaration of hope, as Nami proclaims her love for the person who has given her the strength to keep going. She sings of the joy of being able to love someone and of the power of that love to sustain her through the difficult times. The second verse continues this theme of hope, as Nami talks about the need to protect love and to find the courage to believe in oneself. The final chorus is a repetition of the first, with a slight variation on the melody, bringing the song to a poignant close.
Overall, "Day by Day" is a song about resilience in the face of adversity, about finding beauty and meaning in a world that can seem harsh and unforgiving. Its lyrics are uplifting and empowering, and Nami's clear, powerful voice brings them to life in a way that is both moving and inspirational.
Line by Line Meaning
Day by day yume mite chigireta hane
Everyday, I dream with my broken wings
Mabushii sora miageru yo...
I look up to the bright sky
Eyes... sagashita
My eyes searched for you
Itsu kara densha no jikan wo awaseteta?
Since when did we spend time together on the train?
Tooku natteku Kiss mo
Even the distant kiss
Ano yakusoku mo fuzaketa hodou mo zutto
The promise we made and even the playful street, always
Atatakana hizashi datta
It was a warm sunshine
Kimi dake de kawarazu soba ni ita
Only you were always there for me, without change
Tsuyogatteru kimochi mo yama nai kaze ni
The feelings of being brave are also blown away by the calm wind
Kotae wo sagashite iru
I'm searching for the answers
Stay... nige nai Tatoeba toki ga modosete mo meguri aou
Stay... even if time were to repeat, let's meet each other again without running away
"Kimi ni aitai" kokoro no naka ni mitsukeru
I find 'I want to see you' inside my heart
Dare ni mo kese nai hikari
A light that cannot be erased by anyone
Hitotsu no ai wo mamoreru
I want to protect our one love
Sore yuuki na no kamo shire nai ne
I don't know if that is courage or not
Mienai mono shinjiru tsuyosa wo hitotsu
Believing in strength that cannot be seen
Ryoute de dakishimeyou
Let's hold each other with both hands
Day by day mou ichido
Day by day, once again
Chigireta hane awaku shiroi omoide ga
Whitish memories like torn wings
Hanabira no you ni kieru mae ni
Before they disappear like petals
Itoshisa wo tsutaetai
I want to convey my love
Setsunai omoi wa
These painful feelings
Kioku no doko kara kuru no...
Where do they come from in my memories?
Yasashii uso toka
Like a gentle lie
Kizutsuku kowasa toka iranai
I don't need wounds or fears
Sunao ni naritai dake
I just want to be honest
I can fly to your love because I say I love you
I can fly to your love because I express 'I love you'
Awaku shiroi omoide ga
Whitish memories
Hanabira no you ni kieru mae ni
Before they disappear like petals
Itoshisa wo tsutaetai
I want to convey my love
Contributed by Luke E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.