Ono Masatoshi (小野正利) is a Japanese rock singer-songwriter. Ono got his star… Read Full Bio ↴Ono Masatoshi (小野正利) is a Japanese rock singer-songwriter. Ono got his start in the 80s when he was the vocalist for the heavy metal band FORT BRAGG. In 1992, he released his first solo single, entitled Pure ni Nare, under the label Sony Records. But it wasn't till his third single, You're the Only..., that Ono got a hit song. The single helped him to win the Rookie of the Year award at that year's Nihon Record Taishou and invitation to that year's Kouhaku Utagassen.

In 2009, Ono became the vocalist for the band GALNERYUS.

Departure
Masatoshi Ono Lyrics

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大地を踏みしめて
君は目覚めていく
天使の微笑みで連れ出して!
孤独でも一人じゃないさ
生まれてきたことに
必ず意味がある
優しさに満ち溢れてる
青い地球にありがとう

You can smile again
太陽浴びて
You can fly away
世界は君の輝きを待ってる
大地を踏みしめて
君は目覚めていく
天使の微笑みで連れ出して!
(You can smile!)
"始まり"はいつでも遅くないさ
何度でも立ち上がれ!

最後まであきらめないさ
やり続けることに必ず意味がある
You just try again
闇を抜けて
You just go away
未来はいつも僕たちを待ってる
大空駆けぬけて海原越えて行け
天使の投げキッス捕まえて!
(You can try!)
まだ誰も見たことない世界へ
飛び出そう明日
大地を踏みしめて
君は目覚めていく
天使の微笑みで連れ出して!
(You can smile!)
終わらない冒険に出掛けよう
いつまでもどこまでも

流れ落ちる涙勇気に変えていく
天使の羽広げ舞い上がれ!
(You can fly!)
悲しみも痛みも包みこんで
強くなれ明日
大地を踏みしめて
君は目覚めていく
天使の微笑みで連れ出して!
(You can smile!)
"始まり"はいつでも遅くないさ
何度でも! (you can try!)

何度でも! (you can try!)
何度でも立ち上がれ!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Departure" by Masatoshi Ono speak to the human experience of finding purpose and meaning in life, despite its hardships and struggles. The song starts by encouraging the listener to wake up and step forward onto the earth, while being greeted by an angelic smile. It reassures that even in times of loneliness, one is never truly alone, for life itself has meaning and is filled with kindness. The chorus then urges the listener to smile and bask in the sun, to fly away and shine their light onto the waiting world.

The second verse emphasizes that it is never too late to begin anew, and to persevere through the struggles that come with trying again. The lyrics offer words of encouragement, by highlighting that the hard work and determination one puts in, always has a purpose. The chorus focuses again on moving forward, leaving behind the darkness of the past, and instead entering into the bright possibilities of the future.

The final verse speaks to overcoming grief and pain, by transforming them into courage and flying with angels. It reminds listeners to never lose sight of the adventure of life, and to keep standing up each time they fall. The song ends with a powerful call to action, to step into the unknown with courage and embrace whatever the future holds.

Line by Line Meaning

大地を踏みしめて
Stomp upon the Earth

君は目覚めていく
You are awakening

天使の微笑みで連れ出して!
Angel's smile, take me away

孤独でも一人じゃないさ
Even in solitude, you are not alone

生まれてきたことに
There is a reason for being born

必ず意味がある
There is always meaning

優しさに満ち溢れてる
Full of kindness

青い地球にありがとう
Thank you to the blue Earth

You can smile again
You can smile again

太陽浴びて
Bask in the sun

You can fly away
You can fly away