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.

僕らはヒーロー
Kiroro Lyrics

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憶えてる?
みんなが瞳(め)を光らせて笑ってたあの頃
青春のスポットライトが
まっすぐ僕らに向かってる
大きな舞台の上で輝いてた
ひとりひとりが主人公で

※目を開くとほら聞こえて来るよ

たくさんの拍手が
輝いて行こうどこまでも
僕らはヒーローだから※

憶えてる?
砂まみれになって走ってたあの頃を
大きな夢に向かって
いろんなドラマを作ったね
青い大空の下で笑っていた
ひとりひとりが肩を組んで
蹴り上げたボールみんなで追いかけ
がむしゃらに走ってた
輝いて行こうどこまでも
僕らはヒーローだから

(※くり返し)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kiroro's song "僕らはヒーロー" (Bokura wa Hero) reminisce about the carefree days of youth, filled with laughter and exuberance. The opening lines invite the listener to recall those times, where everyone's eyes shone bright with joy. The spotlight of adolescence was shining straight towards them on a big stage, where they glittered. Each person was the singer of their own story, and all the admiration of the world seemed to be directed towards them. The lines in the refrain remind the listener that they are still heroes and will continue to shine and be applauded no matter where life takes them.

The song evokes a sense of nostalgia, and its catchy and uplifting melody encourages one to sing along. The lyrics are relatable to anyone who has gone through the trials and triumphs of youth. The mention of running, ball kicking, and chasing after one another, evoke memories of carefree days spent playing with friends. The overall message of the song is that we should never forget that we are all heroes in our own right, and we should continue to pursue our dreams and keep shining bright, no matter what challenges we face.

Line by Line Meaning

憶えてる?
Do you remember?

みんなが瞳(め)を光らせて笑ってたあの頃
That time when everyone's eyes were shining and they were all smiling

青春のスポットライトが
The spotlight of youth is

まっすぐ僕らに向かってる
Directly facing us

大きな舞台の上で輝いてた
Shining on a big stage

ひとりひとりが主人公で
Each and every one of us was the main character

※目を開くとほら聞こえて来るよ
If you open your eyes, you can hear it

たくさんの拍手が
Many applause

輝いて行こうどこまでも
We will keep shining wherever we go

僕らはヒーローだから※
Because we are heroes

砂まみれになって走ってたあの頃を
That time when we were covered in sand and running