Kiroro is a Japanese musical group out of Okinawa and is comprised of vocal… Read Full Bio ↴Kiroro is a Japanese musical group out of Okinawa and is comprised of vocalist Chiharu Tamashiro and piano/keyboard player Ayano Kinjoh. Kiroro first debuted in 1996 as an independent band, and later made their major debut in 1998 with the song "Nagai Aida (長い間)".

Eventually their song "Best Friend" was put into the very popular drama "Churasan" causing them to sprout even more fans.

すてきだね
Kiroro Lyrics

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照り輝く太陽と
焼けた肌が眩しいね
長かったあの時が今甦る
長かったようで短い
すてきな思い出の月日
真っ黒な顔が物語っているよ
帰り際バスの窓から見える校庭
すてきだね一生懸命な姿が

目にやきついてる
みんなの力で
作り上げるプレイ
決してそれは1人だけの力ではないさ
つらい時悲しい時
支えてくれるみんな
それがチームワークなんだね
本番の舞台で繰り広げられる決戦の日々
勝っても負けても
瞳は輝いてた
帰り際バスの窓から見える校庭
すてきだね一生懸命な姿が
目にやきついてる
※すてきだねこんなのって
すてきだね憧れだね
今度は私がすてきになりたい
見守っていてね※
(※くり返し)

今度は私がすてきになりたい
見守っていてね

Overall Meaning

The song すてきだね by Kiroro is an ode to the beautiful memories of youth formed through hard work and teamwork. The lyrics paint a picture of a sun-kissed past that is relived in the present. The memories of playing sports and performing on stage are brought to mind, and the emotions associated with these experiences are so vivid that they make the present seem dim in comparison. The singer reflects on how these moments were both long and short, indicating the fleeting nature of youth. The memories are encapsulated in the blackened skin caused by spending time in the sun, serving as a visual reminder of the hard work put in.

The song takes a turn towards the end, as the singer expresses a desire to become wonderful themselves, to be looked upon with admiration like they have looked upon their memories. The final verse serves as a promise to those that helped the singer create those memories, that they will strive to become someone who can inspire others. Overall, the song celebrates the beauty and nostalgia of youth, and the bonds that are formed through shared experiences.

Line by Line Meaning

照り輝く太陽と
The shining sun and

焼けた肌が眩しいね
Sunburned skin is dazzling, right?

長かったあの時が今甦る
Those long-lost times are now revived

長かったようで短い
Although it felt long, it was short

すてきな思い出の月日
Days of delightful memories

真っ黒な顔が物語っているよ
Tells the story of the tanned faces

帰り際バスの窓から見える校庭
The schoolyard seen from the bus window on the way back

すてきだね一生懸命な姿が
It's lovely how hard everyone works, right?

目にやきついてる
It's burned into my eyes

みんなの力で
Through everyone's strength

作り上げるプレイ
We create the play