上を向いて歩こう
石川さゆり Lyrics

The song 上を向いて歩こう (Ue wo Muite Arukou) by 石川さゆり (Ishikawa Sayuri) is a powerful ballad about perseverance in the face of sadness and loneliness. The first verse starts with the singer lifting her gaze upward and walking, trying to hold back her tears. She recalls memories of a solitary night during spring and summer, counting the stars that seem to be blurred by her tears. The chorus repeats the same line, urging the singer to keep looking up and walking, this time while crying during solitary autumn nights. Despite the sadness and tears, the singer finds solace in the realization that happiness and sadness are both beyond reach, residing in the sky and among the stars.

The song's lyrics embody a sense of hope and determination, even in the midst of sadness and loneliness. The singer's resolve to look up and keep walking, despite the tears and sorrow, shows that life must go on. The song's message is timeless and universal, resonating with listeners even decades after its release.