On My Way
J.J. Liefers Lyrics
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Oh, we go, we go
Ready! Go my way! 踏み出せば動き出す
光差した未来へ Up to date
あわてないでいつでも君らしく
心ひとつ Always with you
夜明けまで語り合う Dreamin'
いつだって正面に 進むべき道はあるよ
きっと どこまでも
(Just movin' on, movin' on)
いつか分かるはずさ
(We're shinin' on, shinin' on)
怖がらないで
誰の手にもこの先の 地図などないから
Ready! Go my way! 踏み出せば動き出す
光差した未来へ Up to date
あわてないでいつでも君らしく
心ひとつ Always with you
今壁を 越えるよ
ゴールなんてなくても
昨日より今日よりも 素晴らしい明日へ
新しい自分を探して
そう気付かないまま傷つけたりして
そのたびに優しさ覚えた
オートマティックじゃないから
心が熱くなる こんなにも
(Just rollin' on, rollin' on)
繰り返す出会いと
(We're growin' up, growin' up)
別れの中で
誰も孤独感じてる 夢を探してる
Ready! Go my way! 今は雨に濡れても
青空を信じて One more time
「予定通り」それだけじゃつまらない
それぞれの道 Keep trying
ほら風は いつでも
きっと空を目指してる
忘れない この季節を抱きしめたまま
譲れない希望に向かって
あの日の僕らには もう戻れないよ
心に刻まれた思いを胸にしまって
Next stage
Ready! Go my way! 踏み出せば動き出す
光差した未来へ Up to date
あわてないでいつでも君らしく
心ひとつ Always with you
今壁を 越えるよ
ゴールなんてなくても
昨日より今日よりも 素晴らしい明日へ
新しい自分を探して Go my way, ooh, yeah
The lyrics of J.J. Liefers's "On My Way" refer to a sense of self-satisfaction and personal autonomy achieved through a life of perseverance and overcoming adversity. The song is an ode to individuality, with the singer declaring that he lived a life according to his own terms, without concern for the opinions or expectations of others. The opening lines, "And now, the end is near/And so I face the final curtain" suggests that the singer is approaching the end of his life, but he is not fearful or regretful. Instead, he is defiant, convinced that he has lived his life on his own terms and is satisfied with the choices he made.
The verse, "Regrets, I've had a few/But then again, too few to mention" reflects a sense of acceptance of the mistakes made in life, but the singer is not interested in dwelling on them. Instead, he emphasizes the positive experiences of his life, declaring that he has "loved, laughed, and cried" and "did it my way." The chorus, "And did it my way" serves as a declaration of independence and individuality, expressing a sense of accomplishment in living life authentically, even if it meant taking risks and facing challenges.
The final stanza, "For what is a man, what has he got?/If not himself, then he has naught/To say the things he truly feels/And not the words of one who kneels" is a reflection on the value of personal integrity and authenticity. The singer suggests that a life lived without true self-expression and adherence to personal values and beliefs is a life without meaning. The final line, "The record shows I took the blows/And did it my way" reaffirms the singer's sense of individuality, suggesting that even in the face of adversity, he remained true to himself.
Line by Line Meaning
And now, the end is near
The end of my life is near and I am acknowledging it.
And so I face the final curtain
I am facing the final challenges towards the end of my life with courage.
My friend, I'll say it clear
I am addressing my friend(s) to make it clear what I did with my life.
I'll state my case, of which I'm certain
I am certain of my achievements and will describe them.
I've lived a life that's full
My life has been rich and fulfilled.
I've traveled each and every highway
I have experienced every aspect of life.
Oh, and more, much more than this
In addition, there are more things that I have achieved.
I did it my way
I accomplished all these things by doing it my way, on my own terms.
Regrets, I've had a few
I have had few regrets in my life.
But then again, too few to mention
The regrets I have are few and not worth mentioning.
I did what I had to do
I did what was necessary to achieve my goals.
And saw it through without exemption
I carried out my plan completely without any exception.
I planned each charted course
I had a plan for each part of my life journey.
Each careful step along the byway
I was deliberate in each decision I made in my life.
But more, much more than this
In addition to having a plan, I have accomplished much more.
Yes, there were times, I'm sure you knew
There were times where I had difficulties, and you may be aware of them.
When I bit off more than I could chew
There were times I took on more than I could handle.
But through it all, when there was doubt
Despite times of uncertainty, I remained steadfast.
I ate it up and spit it out
I persevered through tough times and overcame them.
I faced it all and I stood tall
I faced all my challenges and emerged stronger.
And did it my way
I accomplished all of it in my own way, without compromise.
I've loved, I've laughed and cried
I have experienced the entire spectrum of emotions in my life.
Had my fill, my share of losing
I have gained experience through losses and failures along the way.
And now, as tears subside
As my life comes to an end, my tears have dried up.
I find it all so amusing
Looking back on my life, I find it all amusing.
To think I did all that
Reflecting on everything I achieved in my life.
And may I say, not in a shy way
I say this proudly, without any reluctance.
Oh no, oh no not me
I am not like other people who may have succumbed to external pressures.
I did it my way
I accomplished all of it by being true to myself and following my own path.
For what is a man, what has he got?
What defines a man and what does he truly possess?
If not himself, then he has naught
If a man doesn't have his own identity and personality, then he has nothing.
To say the things he truly feels
It is important for a man to be true to himself and speak his mind.
And not the words of one who kneels
A man must not parrot the beliefs of others and submit to outside forces.
The record shows I took the blows
My life journey has been difficult and fraught with challenges.
And did it my way
But I persevered and accomplished everything my own way, on my own terms.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Akira, Erik Lidbom, Bachlogic, Fast Lane, Takashi Ogawa
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