Horie Yui (堀江由衣), born September 20, 1976, is a Japanese voice actress and … Read Full Bio ↴Horie Yui (堀江由衣), born September 20, 1976, is a Japanese voice actress and singer.

Her role as the popular heroine Multi the android in the Playstation version and anime adaptation of the classic bishoujo game To Heart in 1999 launched a successful career, followed up with a role in the anime adaptaion of the popular Akamatsu Ken comic series Love Hina as the heroine Narusegawa Naru in 2000.

Following the release of her first single, 「my best friend」 in 1998, she has now 8 singles and 6 albums credited solely to her, including the opening and/or ending singles of the anime series School Rumble Inukami, Nagasarete Airantou and the recent Toradora!.

In addition, she is often associated with character and insert songs from the Love Hina, Da Capo, Da Capo Second Season, and School Rumble anime series.

Despite her popularity, she is known to be 'overly humble'. Her songs are generally cheerful, with a leavening of melancholic tunes as well.

Golden Time
Horie Yui Lyrics

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Yesterday Kotoba ga tarinakute
Surechigatta to shitemo
Yamenaide Motto wakaritai

Toki ni hitoro ni naritakute
Tabi wo shite mo kokoro wa
Umaranai Soshite taisetsu na hito ni kizuku yo

Tsumo itsumo
Sou umakuyuku to wa kagirinai mainichi Dakedo waratte
Kimi ga kureta
Tatta hitokoto ga dorehodo ureshikatta ka
Zutto zutto oboeteru

Memories Mafuyu no kaerimichi
Shiroi yuki ni ashiato
Furitsumoru Atatakana kimochi

Itsuka hanarete kurasu hi ga
Kite mo Kitto tomodachi
Dare yori mo itsumo chikaku ni kanjite iru kara

Tooku tooku
Tada kagayaite mieta mirai ga sugu soko Saa ikanakucha
Kitto kimi ga
Sono akogare ya negai wo kanaerukoto
Zutto zutto shinjiteru

Itsumo itsumo
Sou umakuyuku to wa kagirinai mainichi Dakedo waratte
Kimi ga kureta
Tatta hitokoto ga dorehodo ureshikatta ka
Zutto zutto oboeteru

Tooku tooku
Tada kagayaite mieta mirai ga sugu soko Saa ikanakucha
Kitto kimi ga
Sono akogare ya negai wo kanaerukoto

Zutto zutto shinjiteru
Zutto zutto shinjiteru

Overall Meaning

The song Golden Time by Horie Yui is a beautiful reflection on the passage of time and the importance of cherishing the moments we have with the people we love. The opening lines speak to the feeling of wanting to communicate more deeply with someone we care about, even if words fail us at times. The singer longs to understand this person better, to truly connect with them, and to share more of themselves in return.

As the song progresses, we see the singer reflecting on the passing of seasons and the beauty of memories. There is a sense of nostalgia and bittersweet longing throughout, as the imagery of snow and footprints and warmth all serve to evoke a deep sense of emotional resonance. At its heart, Golden Time is a song about the importance of living in the present moment and appreciating the people and experiences that bring us joy and meaning in life.

Overall, Golden Time is a deeply moving and introspective song that speaks to the power of music as a medium for conveying complex emotions and ideas. It is a testament to Horie Yui's skill as an artist and a songwriter, and a truly beautiful piece of art that deserves to be celebrated for years to come.

Line by Line Meaning

Yesterday Kotoba ga tarinakute
Yesterday, I didn't have enough words to express myself

Surechigatta to shitemo
Even though we passed by each other

Yamenaide Motto wakaritai
I don't want to stop, I want to understand more

Toki ni hitoro ni naritakute
Sometimes, I want to be alone

Tabi wo shite mo kokoro wa Umaranai
Even when traveling, my heart doesn't feel fulfilled

Soshite taisetsu na hito ni kizuku yo
But then I realize how important the people in my life are

Tsumo itsumo
Every day is like a pile of blocks

Sou umakuyuku to wa kagirinai mainichi Dakedo waratte
It may be limited in how smoothly it goes, but I'll still smile every day

Kimi ga kureta
The one thing you said to me

Tatta hitokoto ga dorehodo ureshikatta ka
How happy did it make me?

Zutto zutto oboeteru
I'll always, always remember it