At the first Seiyū Awards, held in 2007, he won the award for Best Main Actor for his leading role as Lelouch Lamperouge in Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion and had also been nominated in the category for Best Male Rookie. This role also won him the Best Seiyū award at the 2007 Animage's Anime Grand Prix. In the third Seiyu Awards, he won for "Overseas Fan's Choice Award" due to his role as Lelouch Lamperouge. In the 8th Tokyo Anime Awards held in March 2009 he also won Individual Category (Best Voice Actor) for his role in CODE GEASS Lelouch of the Rebellion R2.
Tightrope
Jun Fukuyama Lyrics
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断崖の底を覗き 立ち尽くす
絶望に絡め取られない様
蛮勇で 進んで行くの?
手に入れたい モノに何の 意味があるの?
全てを 唾棄する 覚悟も 弱さを 隠してるだけ
Let's search for your brave
勇気の先しか 無いのさ 喝采は
たった一歩が選んだ その先に待つだろう
踏みしめるその足で 天を仰ぎ 瞬くその刹那
広がる世界には 光と共に視えるさ
断崖の果てを見据え縄を張る
渇望に心取られない様
危なげに 渡る向こうで
勝ち取りたい モノに何の意味もないよ
笑顔で後押しするようで 本音を隠してるだけ
掌を見せて 送り出したら 平気で撃つのさ
Let's search for your brave
勇気の先しか 無いのさ 喝采は
たった一歩で選んだ その先に 待つだろう
踏みしめるその足で 天を仰ぎ 瞬くその刹那
広がる世界には 光と共に視えるさ
絶望に捕らわれ 見失わない様に
欲望に騙され 手に入れたい本当のモノを失くさないで
駆け上がる 太陽を 見上げて
勇気の先へと
勇気の先へと
勇気の先へと 切り拓いて たった
一歩を踏み出せ
Let's search for your brave
勇気の先しか 無いのさ 喝采は
たった一歩を選んだ その先に待つだろう
踏みしめるその足で 天を仰ぎ 瞬くその刹那
広がる世界には 光と共に視えるさ
The lyrics of Jun Fukuyama's song Tightrope encourages listeners to overcome their fears and take chances, using a tightrope metaphor to represent the challenges and risks that one must face in order to achieve their goals. The first verse sets the scene of standing at the edge of a cliff, feeling overwhelmed with hopelessness and questioning the point of moving forward. The chorus then encourages listeners to search for their inner courage and take the first step on the path towards their dreams, trusting that the applause and rewards they seek lie ahead. The second verse continues to emphasize the importance of facing one's fears without being hindered by the desire for instant gratification or the pressure of others' expectations. The bridge serves as a reminder of the dangers of giving in to despair or temptation, and encourages listeners to keep climbing towards the sun and their inner light.
Overall, the song delivers an empowering message about the value of self-belief and determination, reminding listeners that nothing worth having comes without taking risks and stepping out of one's comfort zone.
Line by Line Meaning
断崖の底を覗き 立ち尽くす
Looking down from a precipice, standing still
絶望に絡め取られない様
Not to be entwined by despair
蛮勇で 進んで行くの?
Are you going forward recklessly?
手に入れたい モノに何の 意味があるの?
What is the point of wanting something?
全てを 唾棄する 覚悟も 弱さを 隠してるだけ
Dismissing everything is just hiding your weakness
周りの全ては 奪うだけじゃない 認めてしまえばいい
It's okay to acknowledge that not everything is about gaining everything around you.
勇気の先しか 無いのさ 喝采は
There is only the courage ahead, cheers
たった一歩が選んだ その先に待つだろう
The place you chose with just one step awaits you
踏みしめるその足で 天を仰ぎ 瞬くその刹那
Instantly gazing at the sky with your footstep
広がる世界には 光と共に視えるさ
You can see the light together with the spreading world
断崖の果てを見据え縄を張る
Looking at the end of the cliff and stretching the ropes
渇望に心取られない様
Not to be caught by thirst
危なげに 渡る向こうで
At the end of a dangerous step
勝ち取りたい モノに何の意味もないよ
There is no meaning in what you want to win
笑顔で後押しするようで 本音を隠してるだけ
It seems like encouraging with a smile, but it is just hiding your true feelings
掌を見せて 送り出したら 平気で撃つのさ
If you show your palm and let it go, you can shoot without hesitation
絶望に捕らわれ 見失わない様に
Don't get caught in despair and don't lose sight of it
欲望に騙され 手に入れたい本当のモノを失くさないで
Don't be deceived by your desire and don't lose the things you really want
駆け上がる 太陽を 見上げて
Looking up at the rising sun
勇気の先へと 切り拓いて たった一歩を踏み出せ
Break through to where courage leads and take that one step
勇気の先しか 無いのさ 喝采は
There is only the courage ahead, cheers
たった一歩を選んだ その先に待つだろう
The place you chose with just one step awaits you
広がる世界には 光と共に視えるさ
You can see the light together with the spreading world
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jun Fukuyama, Yohei Matsui, Yusuke Takeda
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