いのちの歌
Mariya Takeuchi Lyrics

These lyrics, from Mariya Takeuchi's song "Inochi no Uta" (Song of Life), express the meaning of living and the significance of the love and warmth that people bring to one's life. Every time the question is asked about the meaning of life and what it is to live, it triggers a precious feeling that pierces through the heart. The lyrics speak about the miracle of coming across someone special, like a treasure more important than any jewel that exists in the world, somewhere in the corner of this vast universe. The presence of that person gives comfort during times of need, the one who, during moments of distress, is present to offer solace by simply staying close.

The song also talks about the importance of memories, particularly those related to one's hometown, and how singing alongside someone special can bring them back to life, highlighting the value of the memories we have of the simpler, less-noticed moments in our lives that contain unreplaceable joys. The lyrics acknowledge that, eventually, everyone will bid farewell to this world, but life goes on, and it is a blessing to have had the chance to be alive, to have been nurtured, to have met people and shared moments of joy and laughter, and for all this, the lyrics thank life.