Koshi Inaba (稲葉浩志, Inaba Koshi, born on September 23, 1964 in Tsuyama, Okay… Read Full Bio ↴Koshi Inaba (稲葉浩志, Inaba Koshi, born on September 23, 1964 in Tsuyama, Okayama Prefecture) is a Japanese vocalist. He graduated from the Department of Education at the prestigious Yokohama National University. He has a degree in mathematics.

He and guitarist 松本孝弘 (Tak Matsmoto) form the legendary Japanese rock band, B'z, also featuring drummer Shane Gaalaas and members of doa. Their debut was in 1988, and he also started his solo career in 1997 with "Magma".

Inaba sang on the Steve Vai song "Asian Sky" from the album "The Ultra Zone" in 1999. He has also played with various other overseas musicians.

Love Letter
稲葉浩志 Lyrics

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今頃あなたは忙しく
仕事をしてるでしょう
僕は長びいた風邪がやっと
治りかけてるところ

たまには声を聞きたいと
思ってみるけれど
ついつい横着してしまう

お互いさまですよね?

たたきつける雨の中も平気で
あなたを探したあの頃と
何も変わってないよ
大切な思い出は僕に
情熱をくれたんだよ

今年の野球はどうですか?
たぶん怒ってるでしょう
テレビを見ている時間も
少なくなってくるね

思い通りにいかないことが多くて
何もかもこわしても
いつもそばにいてくれた
せつない思い出は
優しさ教えてくれたんだよ

時が流れても
激しく流れても
僕は忘れない

人があふれ行き交う
駅であなたがつぶやいた
言葉をいつまでも
この胸に大切に抱いているよ
あるがままでいる勇気を
あなたはくれたんだよ

今なら照れないで言えるよ
心から I thank you

Overall Meaning

The song LOVE LETTER by 稲葉浩志 is a touching message to a beloved person who the singer is not able to connect with as often as he would like. The lyrics convey a deep sense of longing and nostalgia. The song starts with the singer imagining the person he loves is busy with work while he is still recovering from a prolonged cold. He confesses that at times he wishes to hear their voice but refrains from reaching out as he realizes that both of them tend to be lazy in such situations. He reminisces about the time when he searched for her in the pouring rain and how nothing has changed since then. He adds that cherished memories have given him the passion to face his present and future.

The singer then asks about their favorite pastime, baseball, and assumes that the person he loves may be angry about it. As time passes by, they have very little time to watch TV together, and the singer acknowledges that many things in life do not go as planned, but they have always been by his side. The memories of their shared pains and happiness have taught him gentle and kind feelings, which he holds dear even now. He concludes the song by saying that he will cherish the words his loved one once murmured at a crowded station, and that they had given him the courage to be himself. He thanks the person from his heart for all the beautiful memories and everything they have done to shape his life.

Line by Line Meaning

今頃あなたは忙しく
Right now, you must be busy working.

仕事をしてるでしょう
working, aren't you?

僕は長びいた風邪がやっと
I've finally recovered from that prolonged cold.

治りかけてるところ
I'm almost healed.

たまには声を聞きたいと
Sometimes, I'd like to hear your voice.

思ってみるけれど
But, I wonder.

ついつい横着してしまう
I tend to be lazy,

お互いさまですよね?
You're the same, right?

たたきつける雨の中も平気で
Even in the pouring rain, I'm okay.

あなたを探したあの頃と
I'm the same as when I was searching for you.

何も変わってないよ
Nothing has changed.