She debuted with her single "Yasashii Uta" (優しい歌, "Gentle Song") on February 21, 2002, her single 'Life' became the theme song of the TV drama "愛何ていらねえよ、夏" ("Ai nante iranee yo, natsu"), and she has composed and sung the opening and ending themes to the anime Dennou Coil.
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Sora
Ayako Ikeda Lyrics
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いつかまた君に 逢えるだろう
遠く続いていく時の中で
今日を懐かしむ きっとこの場所で
微かに見える 空の欠片を
追いかけて
光と影も 心に描いて 走るとき
その笑った顔が勇気をくれる
君が涙の日は 飛んでいくから
いつでも どんなときも
道は続いてる
多分ね 見失っても
迷ったりしても 無駄じゃない
今はね あの痛みが 教えてくれる
君の言葉の その温かさ
特別なことなんてないのに 毎日は
季節の中で 出逢いも別れも
連れてくる
その笑った顔が勇気をくれる
あの時 見上げた空
並んだ影が長く夕陽に伸びて
明日まで届いていた
道は続いてる
踏み出す一歩目は 小さくていい
大きな勇気がいるから
もしも不安な日は 半分もらおう
あの時 してくれたように
その笑った顔が勇気をくれる
何気ない言葉だけで
君が涙の日は 飛んでいくから
いつでも どんなときも
揺るがない手と手
道は続いてる
繋がっている
The lyrics to Ayako Ikeda’s song, “Sora no Kakera,” are about moving forward on a path, no matter where it may lead, and ultimately finding yourself back with the one you love. The song describes the passage of time and how memories are cherished in moments where you are forced to recall the past. The first verse describes how the road ahead of us seems to stretch on for what seems like an infinite distance. Despite this, the singer is sure they will see their beloved again. The chorus emphasizes the importance of keeping one foot in front of the other, despite the difficulties that may arise.
The second verse delves into the idea that even though we may go through periods of hardship and sadness, there is always a ray of hope that will guide us through the darkness. The lyrics also mention how special every day can be, even if there is nothing remarkably different about it. The song displays a positive message about resilience, love, and how the journey on the road of life is never-ending, but it is the people we encounter along the way that make it worth it.
Overall, “Sora no Kakera” is a song of hope and motivation for people to keep pushing forward, even during challenging times. It encourages listeners to cherish the people they love, enjoy the present moment, pursue their desires regardless of obstacles, and hold on to hope when everything else seems lost.
Line by Line Meaning
この道を進んだなら
If we advance along this road
いつかまた君に 逢えるだろう
We may meet again someday, my dear
遠く続いていく時の中で
In the midst of this distant stretch of time
今日を懐かしむ きっとこの場所で
I'll reminisce about today in this very spot
微かに見える 空の欠片を
I'll chase after the faintly visible fragments of the sky
追いかけて
Pursuing them
光と影も 心に描いて 走るとき
When running, I'll paint with my heart, both light and shadow
その笑った顔が勇気をくれる
Your smiling face gives me strength
何気ない言葉だけで
With just casual words
君が涙の日は 飛んでいくから
On the days when you cry, I'll be there for you
いつでも どんなときも
No matter when, no matter what
道は続いてる
The road continues on
多分ね 見失っても
Even if by chance we lose sight of each other
迷ったりしても 無駄じゃない
It won't be in vain to wander or to be lost
今はね あの痛みが 教えてくれる
Right now, that pain teaches me
君の言葉の その温かさ
The warmth in your words
特別なことなんてないのに 毎日は
Every day, even though there's nothing particularly special
季節の中で 出逢いも別れも
In the midst of the seasons, meeting and parting
連れてくる
Are brought along
あの時 見上げた空
That time, when we looked up at the sky
並んだ影が長く夕陽に伸びて
Our shadows stretched long towards the sunset
明日まで届いていた
And reached all the way until tomorrow
踏み出す一歩目は 小さくていい
The first step only needs to be a small one
大きな勇気がいるから
Because it takes great courage
もしも不安な日は 半分もらおう
On days when we feel uncertain, let's share our struggles
あの時 してくれたように
Just as you were there for me that time
揺るがない手と手
Our undaunted hands held tightly together
道は続いてる
And the road continues on
繋がっている
The connections remain unbroken
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: 綾子 池田
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