2) Iku is the Finnish band with a larger carrier formed in 1986 and debuted allready in late 1987. Then Iku Tukiainen took a break from Kinsky and Jussi Hakulinen ended a decade of involvement in the band Yö.
In the mid-1990's Iku played some years with the Dingo vocalist Neumann and Iku's band also took a break. For that time, Iku's band was called Toinen Kierros, which released several albums. Iku's new album is set for release in spring 2008.
3) Iku is a Finnish drum'n'bass DJ specializing in liquid dnb and deep rollers.
ささやかなこと
Iku Lyrics
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Tamago tsuru tsuru tsuru tsuru ri to
kara ga muke tara
sukoshi toku shi ta kibun ni narun da
Sukāto hira hira hi rahira to
kaze ni yure tara
onnanoko de yokatta to omou
Asu o terasu hodo
ōgesa na koto ja nai kedo
egao ni naru koto nara
takusan aru kara
Chorus:
Hanaso ima ai ni yuku kara
furete itai kimi no kokoro ni
sukoshi kurai kumo ga kakatte ta sora mo
harerun da
migiashi hidariashi narashi te
II.
Kokoro kiri kiri kiri kiri mai
tada aseru dake
kekkyoku umaku ika nai toki ni
Otsubu no ame ga
oritsuzuku koto aru kedo
koko ni oide zenryoku de
hashitte oide
Chorus 2:
Utao ima oto ga afureru
karada juu hibiite iru yo
sukoshi dake oto o hazushi te shimatte
hohoen da
Ameagari no michi o aruko u
sora ni kirakira ichiban boshi
te o nobashi te senobi shite
kimi ni ageru yo
Chorus 3:
Hanaso ima ai ni yuku kara
furete itai kimi no kokoro ni
utao ima oto ga afureru
karada juu hibi iteiru yo
LALALALALALA
Sukoshi dake oto o hazushi te shimatte
hohoenda
ameagari no michi o arukou
In "Sasayaka na Koto," Iku sings about finding joy in the little things in life, even when things aren't going smoothly. The first verse talks about the feeling of a fresh start, like a new day dawning. The imagery of the "tamago tsuru" (eggs beaten until smooth) and the "sukāto hira hira" (skirt floating in the wind) evoke a sense of lightness and hopefulness. The chorus reinforces this idea, urging the listener to "go now to love" and to find happiness in touching the other person's heart, even if there are some clouds in the sky.
The second verse is about perseverance in the face of difficulty. The phrase "kokoro kiri kiri" suggests a heart that feels like it's being sliced up, but still, the person keeps going even when things don't go well ("kekkyoku umaku ika nai toki ni"). The chorus 2 encourages the listener to keep singing and to let their voice echo throughout their body. Even when we need to take a break ("sukoshi dake oto o hazushite shimatte"), we can still smile and enjoy the moment ("hohoenda").
Line by Line Meaning
Tamago tsuru tsuru tsuru tsuru ri to
With a smooth and flowing sound like that of an egg sliding across a surface
Kara ga muke tara sukoshi toku shi ta kibun ni narun da
If turned inside out, it feels a little better
Sukāto hira hira hi rahira to kaze ni yure tara
When the skirt flutters with the wind, with a gentle rustling sound
Onnanoko de yokatta to omou
I think it was good to be a girl
Asu o terasu hodo ōgesa na koto ja nai kedo
It's not a big deal that it doesn't brighten up tomorrow
Egao ni naru koto nara takusan aru kara
Because there are many things that can make you smile
Chorus: Hanaso ima ai ni yuku kara furete itai kimi no kokoro ni sukoshi kurai kumo ga kakatte ta sora mo harerun da migiashi hidariashi narashi te
Chorus: Speak now, because I'm going to love you, touch your heart, and even the slightly cloudy sky will clear up. Step with your right foot, swaying with your left foot
Kokoro kiri kiri kiri kiri mai tada aseru dake
Just cutting the heart and rushing
Kekkyoku umaku ika nai toki ni
At the end, when things don't go well
Otsubu no ame ga oritsuzuku koto aru kedo
Although the drops of rain continue to fall
Koko ni oide zenryoku de hashitte oide
Come here, run with all your might
Chorus 2: Utao ima oto ga afureru karada juu hibiite iru yo sukoshi dake oto o hazushi te shimatte hohoen da Ameagari no michi o aruko u
Chorus 2: Sing now, the sound overflows and echoes throughout your entire body. Just let go of the sound a little and smile. Walk on the path after the rain
Sora ni kirakira ichiban boshi
In the sky, the twinkling top star
Te o nobashi te senobi shite kimi ni ageru yo
Raising my hand and stretching, I'll give it to you
Chorus 3: Hanaso ima ai ni yuku kara furete itai kimi no kokoro ni utao ima oto ga afureru karada juu hibi iteiru yo
Chorus 3: Speak now, because I'm going to love you, touch your heart, and now the sound overflows throughout your entire body
LALALALALALA
LALALALALALA
Sukoshi dake oto o hazushi te shimatte hohoenda ameagari no michi o arukou
Just let go of the sound a little and smile, let's walk on the road after the rain
Contributed by Lucy S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.