Yūji Oda (織田裕二, Oda Yūji?) is a Japanese actor and singer.

Yuji Oda… Read Full Bio ↴Yūji Oda (織田裕二, Oda Yūji?) is a Japanese actor and singer.

Yuji Oda was born on 13 December 1967 in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. He was born to an upper-middle-class family and attended the private academy of Touin Gakkuen. Originally he had a promising career in sports, but had to give it up after a knee injury. He decided to enter drama school, University of Pittsburgh, instead. He dropped out of Pittsburgh University later, but continued his dreams of acting.

Debut

In the late 1980's he released two record singles that marked the beginning of his career, though they didn't sell well.

In 1989 he appeared in the television drama Mama Haha Boogie, from which point he started to gain popularity as an actor, bringing attention to his singing aspirations.

In 1991 he appeared in Tokyo Love Story and was finally written up as a star.

Oda became a leading man in Japan and has always been pegged as the "all around good guy." He plays the good or sympathetic character in dramas and movies.

His most famous role is probably that of Aoshima, a police detective in the drama and movie series Odoru Daisousasen / Bayside Shakedown & Bayside Shakedown 2: Save the Rainbow Bridge.

Trivia

* Yuji Oda famously switched his endorsement allegiances in 1999 from telephone company NTT DoCoMo to its rival, IDO.
* Yuji Oda's hobbies include playing pool, diving, and racing cars.
* As an athletic enthusiast, Yuji Oda has been casting the biennual IAAF World Championships in Athletics for Japanese TV since 1997. He also performed the official song of the event 'All My Treasures' at the opening ceremony of 2007 World Championships in Athletics, which hold in Osaka, Japan in August, 2007.

Awards

* 1991 Blue Ribbon Awards most popular actor
* 1999 Blue Ribbon Awards Best Actor for Bayside Shakedown
* 2003 Japanese Academy Awards best actor for T.R.Y.
* Hochi Film Award for best actor

Filmography

* Shônan bakusôzoku (1987)
* Shôgun Iemitsu no ranshin - Gekitotsu (1989)
* Mama Haha Bugi (1989)
* Tokyo Love Story (1991)
* Shushoku sensen ijonashi (1991)
* It's a Wonderful Life (1992)
* Okane ga nai! (1994)
* Sotsugyo ryoko: Nihon kara kimashita (1994)
* Last Friend (1995)
* Mahiru no tsuki (1996)
* Odoru daisosasen (1997)
* Whiteout (2000)
* Rocket Boy (2001)
* Midnight Rain (2002)
* T.R.Y. (2003)
* ('Odoru daisosasen 2)Bayside Shakedown 2: Save the Rainbow Bridge (2003)
* Kencho no hoshi (2006)

FEEL LIVE
織田裕二 Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴

どこに行けばいい？
探りながら走る日々
ひたすら今を信じ進む意味を問う
見失いそうな時でも
人知れず泣いた夜も
いつか、、、、諦めない勇気
ときに教えてくれたね
たとえ走れなくなるとしても

君を忘れはしない
限りあるいまこの瞬間を
過ごす奇跡
FEEL LIVE FEEL LIVE FEEL LIVE
僕を動かす
FEEL LIVE FEEL LIVE FEEL LIVE
何をすればいい？
ゴールはまだ遠すぎて
でも諦めるより
駆け抜ける道を選び
いまもこの眼に焼きついた
眩しすぎる情熱が
いつも僕のこの背中を
絶えず押し続けていた
FEEL LIVE FEEL LIVE FEEL LIVE
風に逆らい
FEEL LIVE FEEL LIVE FEEL LIVE
見えそうでミエナイ
そんな光追いかけて
果てしなくてもいい
求め続けていくよいつか、、、、
君と
どれだけ時が過ぎ去っても
ずっと忘れはしない
共に感じたあの喜びを
いつも胸に、、、、
FEEL LIVE FEEL LIVE FEEL LIVE

ふたつの鼓動が
FEEL LIVE FEEL LIVE FEEL LIVE

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to 織田裕二's song FEEL LIVE is about a person who is searching for their purpose in life and seeking a way to move forward. The first line "どこに行けばいい？" (Where should I go?) sets up the theme of searching and exploring. The person is running towards an unknown destination and questioning the meaning of their journey. They believe in living for the moment and never giving up, even in the midst of difficult times.

The second verse describes the overwhelming passion that drives the person forward. They are willing to run towards their goal, no matter how far it may seem, rather than give up. The dazzling passion they have can be seen in their eyes and felt on their back, pushing them onwards. The person asks what they should do and sets out to chase the light, even if it feels like they can't reach it.

The chorus of the song, "FEEL LIVE," repeats multiple times, emphasizing the theme of living in the moment and cherishing every experience. The two heartbeats mentioned in the last line of the chorus refers to the connection the person has with a special someone. Throughout the song, the person holds onto the memories they shared and the joy they felt together.

Line by Line Meaning

どこに行けばいい？
Where should I go?

探りながら走る日々
Days of running while exploring.

ひたすら今を信じ進む意味を問う
Asking for the meaning of moving forward, believing only in the present moment.

見失いそうな時でも
Even at times when it seems like I might lose sight of things,

人知れず泣いた夜も
Even the nights I cried, unknown to anyone,

いつか、、、、諦めない勇気
The courage to never give up, even someday...

ときに教えてくれたね
You taught me that sometimes,

たとえ走れなくなるとしても
Even if I can't run anymore,

君を忘れはしない
I will never forget you.

限りあるいまこの瞬間を
This moment that is limited and will never come again,

過ごす奇跡
Is a miracle to spend.