First Light
Makoto Matsushita Lyrics
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輝き出す sunshine
Taking a first light
光の中 始った 長い旅
朝のざわめきに 動き出した airport
Taking a new line 何処へだって
飛んで行く 時間を手に入れた
風を切る翼は すぐに空にとどく
遠ざかる地平に 重なり合う雲を
突き抜ける
From the east, to the west
I've lost myself in the night for your love
From the north, I'm getting to the south
I'll find a brand new breathing for you
風が運ぶ morning行くあてなとない
Taking a first light
動き出した人生を ー人でためす時
風に乗る翼は 南の空へ飛ぶ
果てしなく広がる 青い海と空へ 消えてゆく
From the east, to the west
From the north, to the south
From the east, to the west
From the north, to the south
From the east, to the west
From the north, to the south
From the east, to the west
From the north, to the south
From the east, to the west
From the north, to the south
From the east, to the west
From the north, to the south
From the east, to the west
From the north, to the south
The lyrics of Makoto Matsushita's song "First Light" are about embarking on a long journey towards something new and unknown. The first verse begins by describing the sunshine that emerges from beyond the horizon, signaling the start of this journey. The singer is travelling by airplane from an airport, "taking a new line" and going "anywhere" with the time they have. The second verse continues this theme of movement, using the metaphor of wings that cut through the wind to reach the southern sky and disappear into the endlessly vast blue ocean and sky. The song is repetitive, with the chorus urging the listener to travel from the east, to the west, from the north, to the south, as if the journey is meant to be neverending.
The lyrics express a sense of adventure and possibility, but also a feeling of being lost and searching for something. The journey is not without its challenges and uncertainties, but the singer is optimistic about finding a new path to follow. The song invites the listener to join in this journey, to take a risk and explore the unknown. Overall, "First Light" is a song about embracing change and following one's passions, no matter where they may lead.
Line by Line Meaning
地平の向こうから
From beyond the horizon
輝き出す sunshine
Emerges shining sunshine
Taking a first light
Taking the first light
光の中 始った 長い旅
A long journey began in the light
朝のざわめきに 動き出した airport
The airport set into motion amidst the morning hustle and bustle
Taking a new line 何処へだって
Taking any new route to anywhere
飛んで行く 時間を手に入れた
Obtained time to fly away
風を切る翼は すぐに空にとどく
Wings that cut through the wind immediately reach the sky
遠ざかる地平に 重なり合う雲を 突き抜ける
Penetrating clouds overlapping on the receding horizon
From the east, to the west
Traveling from east to west
I've lost myself in the night for your love
I have lost myself in the night for your love
From the north, I'm getting to the south
Heading from north to south
I'll find a brand new breathing for you
I will find a new way to breathe for you
風が運ぶ morning行くあてなとない
The wind carries without a destination in mind for the morning
Taking a first light
Taking the first light
動き出した人生を ー人でためす時
When life begins to move, one must experience it alone
風に乗る翼は 南の空へ飛ぶ
Wings that ride on the wind fly to the southern sky
果てしなく広がる 青い海と空へ 消えてゆく
Fading away into the seemingly endless expanse of blue sea and sky
From the east, to the west
Traveling from east to west
From the north, to the south
Heading from north to south
Writer(s): Makoto Matsushita
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@skye9079
Omg yea I found this song from tiktok too. Here are some similar artists I recommend:
-Mai Yamane
-Mariya Takeuchi
-Junko Ohashi
-Tatsuro Yamashita
-Tomoko Aran
-Anri
-Jadoes
-Toshiki Kadomatsu
And I also have a city pop playlist on my channel :)
@TwistedRagdoll
I see the raindrops fall on the windowpane
It's just 5 o'clock still I feel the same
Wait for you
I put the words on a note
Tryin' to understand
Maybe I love you still
But you can't be found
Summer's gone
I lost it all
I wrote a song
Maybe it's long
September rain
Comes to me again
Just like sudden sadness comes
Hangin' on the breeze
September rain
Falls on easy pain
All the little lovers here
And I'm down into your traces
I've got a little smile when twilight comes
It's funny
I think of you
You gave me little smile
And I told to you
You will never know what I mean to you
Summer's gone
I lost it all
Twilight comes
And I recall
September rain
Comes to me again
Just like sudden sadness comes
Hangin' on the breeze
September rain
Falls on easy pain
All the little lovers here
And I'm down into your traces
@brianchar-bow3273
MAKOTO MATSUSHITA / FIRST LIGHT (1981) Released on September 21, 1981
Produced by Makoto Matsushita & Toshio Oguri. All tracks composed, arranged by Makoto Matsushita
00:00 - First Light (Lyrics Music : Makoto Matsushita)
04:32 - One Hot Love (Lyrics: Akiko Matsushita, Music: Makoto Matsushita)
08:52 - Resort For Blue (Music: Makoto Matsushita)
10:14 - September Rain (Lyrics: Kyoko Utsumi, Music: Makoto Matsushita)
14:43 - Lazy Night (Lyrics by Makoto Matsushita)
19:32 - This Is All I Have For You
(Lyrics: Makoto Matsushita, Akiko Matsushita, Music: Makoto Matsushita)
24:39 - I Know... (Lyrics: Makoto Matsushita)
26:38 - Love Was Really Gone
(Lyrics: Makoto Matsushita, Judy Anton, Music: Makoto Matsushita)
32:25 – Sunset (Lyrics, Music: Makoto Matsushita)
(Musicians)
Makoto Matsushita: Guitar, Lead Vocals (ex-AB's)
Yasuo Tomikura: Bass, Footless Bass
Yasuhiro Miyazaki: Drums
Kazuo Nobuta: Keyboards, Fender Rhodes, Acoustic Piano, Prophet 5
Hidetoshi Yamada: Keyboards, Fender Rhodes, Acoustic Piano
Masao Matsuda: Fender Rhodes
Haruo Togashi: OBX
Makoto Kimura: Percussion
Susumu Kazuhara: fugelhorn
Joe Kato Group: Strings
EVE, Eiji Kawamura: Chorus
1955, he was Born in Shizuoka Japan. He entered the Yamaha Nemu Conservatory.
In 1974, at the age of 19, he became a studio musician.
As an electric guitar player, he has worked a studio guitarist, composer and arranger who undertakes work in a wide range of fields of Japanese pop music.
In September 1981, he released his first solo album "FIRST LIGHT" and his second album "The Pressures and the Pleasures".
In 1982, he formed AB's with ex-"SHOGUN" Yoshino Fujimaru and others, and participated in composition with G and Vo.
January 1983, they released their first album "AB'S".
@patriciopannucio2844
''September rain comes to me again just like sudden sadness comes hanging on the breeze''
Damn. I felt that.
@ilyasmoulayramdanemoulat1624
Hahah lol it's a fact
@irishlinuxgeek
September rain falls on easy pain ...
@VisiblyJacked
So Japanese yet so relatable to all of us...
@Astr044
Well now its September so you know what that means.
@rondenkelly8753
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@CoralBlueNumber2Lipstick
At first I was just a fan. Now I'm a full Air Conditioner
@stygiann
thanks, now I'm adapting this into my everyday talk.
@alexandra.v
Underrated comment
@jasonstewart_ky
god-tier city pop