He has composed, written and performed numerous songs for several anime, including Fantastic Children, Tsubasa Chronicle, the Gorō Taniguchi-directed Sunrise productions, Planetes, s-CRY-ed, Code Geass, as well as various other media.
Wonderful Life
Mikio Sakai Lyrics
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今日も一日が終わって 街路樹の下を帰ろう
やることだらけで テンパって、無理をして、つまずいても
何か必ずつかんでるさ 気楽にいこうぜ
素晴らしい人生だから 自分を愛する勇気を持とう
新しいドア叩いて ひとつひとつ歩いてゆこう
街のざわめきの中 悲しい人たちを見たよ
ほんの些細なことで張り合って、時に争って…
だけど地球は回ってる 誰にでも陽は昇る
幸せを比べるなんて 意味がないんじゃない？
素晴らしい人生なのさ 君も僕も全ての人も
不器用でもカッコ悪くても たった一人の自分だから
昨日のミステイクから見えた 明日への道標
変わらない毎日と嘆いても 無駄なんか何もない
素晴らしい人生だから 自分を愛する勇気を持とう
新しいドア叩いて ひとつひとつ歩いてゆこう
素晴らしい人生なのさ 君も僕もすべての人も
喜びと悲しみの意味 探しつづけてso just on my way
The lyrics of the song "Wonderful Life" by Mikio Sakai encourages people to enjoy life without worrying too much about what might happen in the future or what mistakes they have made in the past. It talks about how life is full of challenges and how some people may compete or argue over trivial things in the midst of the hustle and bustle of city life. However, the Earth continues to revolve and everyone has the opportunity to see the sun rise and find happiness in their own way.
The lyrics also emphasize the importance of self-love and having the courage to knock on new doors and take one step at a time. The song acknowledges that everyone, regardless of how awkward or lacking in confidence they may feel, has the power to make their life wonderful. The final lyrics suggest that it is important to keep searching for the meaning of joy and sadness, as life is a journey of discovery.
Overall, "Wonderful Life" is an uplifting and positive song with a message that is relevant to everyone, encouraging listeners to embrace life's challenges and find their own path to happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
グッと水を飲み干し 夕焼け雲見上げるのさ
Take a deep drink and look up at the sunset clouds.
今日も一日が終わって 街路樹の下を帰ろう
Another day has ended, let's go home under the trees on the street.
やることだらけで テンパって、無理をして、つまずいても
Even if we are overwhelmed with things to do, stressed, and stumble from pushing ourselves too hard,
何か必ずつかんでるさ 気楽にいこうぜ
We always grab onto something, let's take it easy.
素晴らしい人生だから 自分を愛する勇気を持とう
Life is wonderful, so let's have the courage to love ourselves.
新しいドア叩いて ひとつひとつ歩いてゆこう
Let's knock on new doors and take one step at a time.
街のざわめきの中 悲しい人たちを見たよ
I saw sad people in the hustle and bustle of the city.
ほんの些細なことで張り合って、時に争って…
They compete and argue over trivial things...
だけど地球は回ってる 誰にでも陽は昇る
But the world keeps turning, and the sun rises for everyone.
幸せを比べるなんて 意味がないんじゃない？
Isn't it meaningless to compare happiness?
素晴らしい人生なのさ 君も僕も全ての人も
Life is wonderful for you, me, and everyone else.
不器用でもカッコ悪くても たった一人の自分だから
Even if we are awkward or uncool, we are the only 'us' we have.
昨日のミステイクから見えた 明日への道標
The signpost for tomorrow is visible from yesterday's mistakes.
変わらない毎日と嘆いても 無駄なんか何もない
Even if we lament about unchanging daily life, there is nothing useless.
喜びと悲しみの意味 探しつづけてso just on my way
Continuing to seek the meaning of joy and sorrow, so just on my way.
Contributed by Caleb R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.