They are perhaps best known for performing the song "Monkey Magic" for the 1978 television series "Saiyūki," which was brought over to the United Kingdom as "Monkey." This led to several releases through BBC Records, including "Monkey Magic," "Gandhara," and the LP "Monkey," which charted in the UK. Godiego are also noteworthy for performing the theme song "Galaxy Express 999" (Three-Nine) for the animated movie, and for the soundtrack to the 1977 Nobuhiko Obayashi film "House," in which they also appear in a brief cameo.
They were the first rock band to play in the People's Republic of China as well as Nepal.
ハピネス
Godiego Lyrics
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なぜかお互い オンリー・ユー
愛ってやつは 言葉や数字じゃ
表わしきれない ミステリー
15の時は 見知らぬどうし
20才ちょっとは
ジャスト・ア・フレンド
今では陽気な人生パートナー
We are hoping for
peace and freedom
Happines, happiness
We are working, loving, singing
Happiness, happiness
in order to get happiness
Happiness
目覚めて最初に
見る顔が君
一日がはじまる
まどろむ前に
見るのも君さ
このやすらぎは エヴァーグリーン
We are hoping for
peace and freedom
Happines, happiness
We are working, loving, singing
Happines, happiness
in order to get happiness
happiness
We are hoping for
peace and freedom
Happines, happiness
We are working, loving, singing
Happines, happiness
in order to get happiness
Happiness
We are hoping for
peace and freedom
Happines, happiness
We are working, loving, singing
Happines, happiness
in order to get happiness
Happiness
in order to get happiness
Happiness
The lyrics to Godiego's song "Happiness" express the universal desire for love, peace, and freedom in a vast world. The opening lines reflect on the mystery of love, stating that it cannot be fully expressed through words or numbers. Despite being strangers at the age of 15, the two individuals mentioned in the song become close friends at the age of 20. Now, they are cheerful partners in life, hoping for a smooth journey ahead.
The chorus repeatedly emphasizes the pursuit of happiness. They express their commitment to work, love, and sing in order to attain happiness. The verses further highlight the importance of their partner, mentioning how their day begins by seeing each other's faces and how they can't help but think of them even before falling asleep. This calm and contentment they feel is portrayed as everlasting.
Overall, the song celebrates the beauty of love and the human longing for peace, freedom, and happiness. It encourages listeners to actively work towards achieving happiness by embracing love and cherishing meaningful connections.
Line by Line Meaning
こんなに広い世界の中で
In this vast world
なぜかお互い オンリー・ユー
Somehow, it's just you and me
愛ってやつは 言葉や数字じゃ
Love can't be expressed with words or numbers
表わしきれない ミステリー
It's an indescribable mystery
15の時は 見知らぬどうし
When we were 15, we were strangers
20才ちょっとは
In our early twenties
ジャスト・ア・フレンド
We were just friends
今では陽気な人生パートナー
Now, we are cheerful life partners
この先お手やわらかに
Let's be gentle with each other from now on
We are hoping for
peace and freedom
We hope for peace and freedom
Happines, happiness
Happiness, happiness
We are working, loving, singing
We work, love, and sing
Happiness, happiness
Happiness, happiness
in order to get happiness
To attain happiness
Happiness
Happiness
目覚めて最初に
When I wake up, the first face I see
見る顔が君
Is your face
一日がはじまる
A new day begins
まどろむ前に
Before I drift off to sleep
見るのも君さ
The last face I see is yours
このやすらぎは エヴァーグリーン
This peace is evergreen
We are hoping for
peace and freedom
We hope for peace and freedom
Happines, happiness
Happiness, happiness
We are working, loving, singing
We work, love, and sing
Happines, happiness
Happiness, happiness
in order to get happiness
To attain happiness
We are hoping for
peace and freedom
We hope for peace and freedom
Happines, happiness
Happiness, happiness
We are working, loving, singing
We work, love, and sing
Happines, happiness
Happiness, happiness
in order to get happiness
To attain happiness
Happiness
Happiness
in order to get happiness
To attain happiness
Happiness
Happiness
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: 陽子 奈良橋
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@user-re5up6qz4t
今でも「ハピネス」の言葉を聞くとこの歌が頭をよぎります。タケカワさんの優しい声と歌詞が本当に気持ちまで暖かくなる名曲
@user-ju3qg4lk6s
こんなに楽しそうに歌うタケが大好きです
@user-qf3yx5wt4u
ゴタイゴ
それは、日本で、ビートルズに最も近づいた男性グループと、欧米では評価されています。
@user-ju3qg4lk6s
タケを好きになって、英語に強く興味を持ちました。今でも大好きです。
@user-vp3lh2ut6o
私もタケちゃんが好きになって、当時タケちゃんが使ってたシャンプーはメリットだと知り親にねだり買ってもらい、自分の髪の毛の匂いを嗅いでスーハースーハーしてました（笑）
同じく、私も英語に興味を持ち、レコードのジャケットの裏の歌詞に鉛筆でカタカナを振って覚えていました^_^
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@@user-vp3lh2ut6o
私は、テレビで頻繁に観る様になった途端、タケが結婚していてお子さんも居ると知って、もぅショックでショックで泣きました（笑）。
それでも好きで憧れて、今に至ります！
@user-yk2sd7by2z
私もタケさんに影響されて英語に興味を持ち、勉強頑張れました。海外赴任地でゴダイゴがコンサートを開いてすごく近くで見れた時、目標が叶った感じがしました！
@user-ju3qg4lk6s
素晴らしいお話ですね！
私は実家が貧乏だったので留学等も出来ずカタコト英語程度です。でもゴダイゴを好きになった事で随分世界が広がりました。
@user-qh3fj5mw3k
タケカワユキヒデさん若い、かっこ良い❗
@user-dv4yl2mq4z
この頃のタケカワさん、若くてキラキラ🤩して眩しい✨