Matsuko Mawatari (馬渡松子) is a Japanese songwriter. She is known for having w… Read Full Bio ↴Matsuko Mawatari (馬渡松子) is a Japanese songwriter. She is known for having written "Hohoemi no Bakudan" (Smile Bomb), which is the opening theme for the anime Yu Yu Hakusho. She also sang a few other songs from the same anime, and such are: Sayonara Bye Bye, Homework ga Owaranai, and Daydream Generation.

Hohoemi No Bakudan
馬渡松子 Lyrics

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都会（まち）の人ごみ肩がぶつかってひとりぼっち
果てない草原風がビュビュンとひとりぼっち
どっちだろう泣きたくなる場所は
２つマルをつけてちょっぴりオトナさ

メチャメチャ苦しい壁だってふいになぜか
ぶち壊す勇気とパワー湧いてくるのは
メチャメチャきびしい人達がふいに見せた

やさしさのせいだったりするんだろうね

ア・リ・ガ・ト・ウ・ゴ・ザ・イ・ます！

今まで何回ヨロシクと元気に叫んだだろう
今まで何回サヨナラと泣いて別れただろう
どっちだろう比べて多い数は
中にイコール書いてちょっぴりオトナさ

メチャメチャ悲しいときだってふいになぜか
乗り越える勇気とパワー湧いてくるのは
メチャメチャやさしい人達がふいに見せた
きびしさのせいだったりするんだろうね

ア・リ・ガ・ト・ウ・ゴ・ザ・イ・ます！

メチャメチャ苦しい壁だってふいになぜか
ぶち壊す勇気とパワー湧いてくるのは
メチャメチャきびしい人達がふいに見せた
やさしさのせいだったりするんだろうね

メチャメチャ楽しいときだって忘れないよ
いつまでも勇気とパワーなくさないよ
メチャメチャひとりぼっちの人にあげる
唇の裏側に隠してある

ホ・ホ・エ・ミ・ノ・バ・ク・ダン！

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Hohoemi No Bakudan" encompasses the theme of finding courage and strength within oneself during both negative and positive experiences in life. The first two stanzas depict a series of unpleasant situations, where the singer feels alone in a crowd and in the vastness of nature. However, despite the feeling of isolation, the singer still tries to find a silver lining by identifying places that may cause them to cry and marking them off as tests of adulthood. The following stanzas highlight the singer's belief that in difficult times or when faced with walls that seem insurmountable, they can summon the courage and power to break them down. The singer acknowledges that these abilities are not innate but rather are developed because of experiences of kindness and toughness from others. The song concludes with the singer expressing gratitude for their fortitude and the memories, both good and bad, that have helped shape them.

Overall, the song shows the importance of personal growth and the profound impact others can have on an individual's journey.

Line by Line Meaning

都会（まち）の人ごみ肩がぶつかってひとりぼっち
In the crowded city, I feel alone despite being surrounded by people; our paths cross, but nobody really sees me.

果てない草原風がビュビュンとひとりぼっち
In the vast plains, the wind blows loudly, reminding me of my isolation and loneliness.

どっちだろう泣きたくなる場所は
I don't know which one makes me cry more, the busy city or the lonely plains.

２つマルをつけてちょっぴりオトナさ
I put a check mark on both, realizing that adult life involves a bit of both happy and sad moments.

メチャメチャ苦しい壁だってふいになぜかぶち壊す勇気とパワー湧いてくるのは
Sometimes, I suddenly find the courage and strength to break through even the toughest obstacles, in spite of feeling overwhelmed.

メチャメチャきびしい人達がふいに見せたやさしさのせいだったりするんだろうね
The kindness I receive unexpectedly from people who are normally very harsh might be the reason I am able to overcome my struggles.

今まで何回ヨロシクと元気に叫んだだろう今まで何回サヨナラと泣いて別れただろう
I wonder how many times I have cheered others up with an enthusiastic “yoroshiku” and how many times I have said goodbye and shed tears as people leave.

どっちだろう比べて多い数は中にイコール書いてちょっぴりオトナさ
I'm not sure which occurs more often, but I realize that both saying hello and goodbye is a part of growing up and becoming a little wiser.

メチャメチャ悲しいときだってふいになぜか乗り越える勇気とパワー湧いてくるのは
There are times when I can overcome sadness and pain because of sudden bursts of courage and power.

メチャメチャやさしい人達がふいに見せたきびしさのせいだったりするんだろうね
Perhaps, the unexpected kindness I receive from people who usually give me a hard time is what helps me push through difficult times.

メチャメチャ楽しいときだって忘れないよ
I'll never forget the incredibly fun times I've had.

いつまでも勇気とパワーなくさないよ
I'll never lose my courage and strength.

メチャメチャひとりぼっちの人にあげる唇の裏側に隠してある
I'll give a smiley explosive to someone who feels lonely, hidden under my lips.

ホ・ホ・エ・ミ・ノ・バ・ク・ダン！
It's the smiley explosive!

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