Keyakizaka46 (欅坂46; formerly known as Toriizaka46 (鳥居坂46) pre-debut) is a J… Read Full Bio ↴Keyakizaka46 (欅坂46; formerly known as Toriizaka46 (鳥居坂46) pre-debut) is a Japanese female idol group produced by Yasushi Akimoto, and it is the sister group of 乃木坂46. 20 girls were selected for the first generation and were announced on August 21, 2015. On November 30, 2015 an "under group" was announced under the name of Kana Keyakizaka46 (けやき坂46) with Nagahama Neru as the only member.
The group released their debut single, "サイレントマジョリティー (Silent Majority)" on April 6, 2016.

Yamanotesen
Keyakizaka46 Lyrics

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wareteru kagami wo nozoku you ni
watashi wa watashi no koto ga yoku wakaranai
daiji na nani ka ga kaketeru no wa
sunao ni narenai jibun no sei da to omou

Yamanotesen
hitorikiri de gururi mawatteta

doko de orireba
ai ni aeru no?
onaji you na eki no HOOMU
mayotteru

DOA ga aite mo
mite iru dake de
kokoro wa ippo mo
ugokenai

kanashiku naru tabi densha ni noru
dare mo ga mu kanshin de ki ga raku dakara
gakkou itte mo ibasho ga nai
watashi wa doushite konoyo ni umareta no darou

mado no keshiki
odeko wo tsukenagara nagameteta

doko de orireba
tadashii no ka na?
itsu no ma ni ka norikondeta
seishun ni
nani wo shitai ka
mitsukaranakute
kimatta REERU wo
hashitteru

kono mama nanshuu sureba
otona ni nareru no deshou?
kodoku kara no furikata wo
oshiete hoshii
tsugi no eki de...

doko de orireba
ai ni aeru no?
onaji you na eki no HOOMU
mayotteru

DOA ga aite mo
mite iru dake de
kokoro wa ippo mo
ugokenai

gururi to mawatta
Yamanotesen

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Keyakizaka46's song "Yamanotesen" delve into a sense of detachment from one's self and the world around them, as well as a longing for connection and meaning. The first verse presents a feeling of self-doubt and uncertainty, as the singer admits to not fully understanding herself and feeling unable to express her true thoughts and feelings. The second verse turns to a sense of aimlessness and confusion, as the singer wonders where she can find love and belonging, and feels stuck in a cycle of indecision and youthful dreaming.

The chorus serves as a metaphor for the singer's feelings of being lost and disconnected, as she details the circular journey of the Yamanote railway line in Tokyo, which she travels alone. She questions whether there is any place where she can find what she's looking for, and expresses a sense of despair at her inability to move forward or take action. The final verse brings a sense of resolution, as the singer reflects on her journey and the scenery she's seen, while pondering the challenge of growing up and finding one's own path.

Overall, "Yamanotesen" paints a vivid picture of a young person's struggles with identity, connection, and purpose, all set against the backdrop of the bustling metropolis of Tokyo.

Line by Line Meaning

wareteru kagami wo nozoku you ni
Staring at a broken mirror, I don't understand myself well enough

watashi wa watashi no koto ga yoku wakaranai
I don't fully comprehend myself

daiji na nani ka ga kaketeru no wa
What's valuable in life is something missing

sunao ni narenai jibun no sei da to omou
I think it's because I can't be my true self

Yamanotesen
Yamanote Line

hitorikiri de gururi mawatteta
I spun around alone by myself

doko de orireba ai ni aeru no?
Where can I go to find love?

onaji you na eki no HOOMU mayotteru
I'm lost in the same stations

DOA ga aite mo mite iru dake de
Even though I see the open doors

kokoro wa ippo mo ugokenai
My heart can't move at all

kanashiku naru tabi densha ni noru
Whenever I become sad, I ride the train