Motohiro Hata (秦基博) born 11 October 1980, is a Japanese singer-songwriter. … Read Full Bio ↴Motohiro Hata (秦基博) born 11 October 1980, is a Japanese singer-songwriter. He debuted under the major label BMG Japan in 2006 with the single "Synchro" (シンクロ).

Hata is the youngest of three brothers. He was born in Nichinan Miyazaki, Japan and moved to Yokohama when he was 2. He began playing guitar at 3. In junior high school, he begin writing songs, and in high school started working fully as a musician. After graduating, he started doing his own compositions. In 2004, he released an independent EP, "Orange no Haikei no Akai Seibutsu" (オレンジの背景の赤い静物). Late 2006, Motohiro released his first single, "Synchro" (シンクロ) followed by the mini-album "Bokura o Tsunagu Mono" (僕らをつなぐもの), and a version of Synchro was used as the theme of WOWOW's dorama , "真夜中のマーチ". One of his biggest hits was the single "Uroko" (鳞(うろこ)), released on 6 June 2007, followed soon by "Ai Chou" (青い蝶) in September, along with his first album, "Contrast" (コントラスト), which debuted in 5th place in the Oricon Charts with 25 thousand copies sold in its first week.

His 2008 single "Kimi, Meguru, Boku" (キミ、メグル、ボク), was his first top 20 hit, reaching #15 on Oricon charts. The song was used as the opening theme for the anime series Itazura na Kiss. Since then, he has had six top 20 singles and two top 10 albums. In August of 2009 he released the single "Halation". And early 2010, the live album called "Best of Green Mind '09". Soon, he released the single "Ai" (アイ), followed by his new single: "Tōmei Datta Sekai" (透明だった世界), which premiered as the opening for the seventh season of Naruto Shippuuden. And then, he released the single "METRO FILM" (メトロ・フィルム), followed by his 3rd album: Documentary.

Yugure No Tamoto
秦基博 Lyrics

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君だけを連れて行くよ
夕暮れのたもとまで
つないだ手は離さないから
それ以上泣かなくていいよ

誰よりも早く速く
夕暮れのたもとまで
倒れかかる暗い闇を

少しでも引き止められたなら

サイレンが空に響く
やがて来る夜に僕ら滲んでいく
茜色は君を染めて
今日までの痛み包みこむから

ほおづきを鳴らした道
夕暮れのたもとまで
いくつ夏が過ぎ去っても
変わらないものがあるから

暗い闇に紛れる前
僕だけには君の弱さを見せてよ
茜色は儚く消える
君は僕のそばにいればいいから

サイレンが空に響く
僕らはきっと夜を越えていける

茜色が胸に溶けて
新しい明日探しに行くんだ

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of 秦基博's song "Yugure No Tamoto" convey a message of love, support, and perseverance in the face of darkness and challenges. The singer expresses his commitment to always be there for his loved one, taking them towards the twilight and holding their hand tightly, reassuring them that they don't need to cry anymore. The lyrics also touch upon the idea that if the singer could stop even a little bit of the overwhelming darkness from engulfing them, it would be a victory.

There is a deep sense of vulnerability and a desire to protect the loved one, as the singer asks them to show their weaknesses only to him. The color "茜色" (akaneiro), which is a deep red, is repeatedly mentioned throughout the song, symbolizing both pain and a sense of hope. The singer promises that this color will envelop and surround the painful memories until today, as they embark on a search for a new tomorrow.

Overall, "Yugure No Tamoto" is a heartfelt song about finding strength in love, supporting each other through difficult times, and seeking a brighter future together.

Line by Line Meaning

君だけを連れて行くよ
I'm taking only you with me

夕暮れのたもとまで
Until the edge of dusk

つないだ手は離さないから
Because I won't let go of our connected hands

それ以上泣かなくていいよ
You don't have to cry anymore

誰よりも早く速く
Faster than anyone else

夕暮れのたもとまで
Until the edge of dusk

倒れかかる暗い闇を
If I can even slightly hold back the collapsing dark

少しでも引き止められたなら
That's enough for me

サイレンが空に響く
Sirens echoing in the sky

やがて来る夜に僕ら滲んでいく
We'll blur into the night that will eventually come

茜色は君を染めて
The deep red dyeing you