Mikuni Shimokawa / 下川みくに, (born March 19, 1980 in Shizunai, Hokkaido, Japan… Read Full Bio ↴Mikuni Shimokawa / 下川みくに, (born March 19, 1980 in Shizunai, Hokkaido, Japan) is a female J-Pop artist and former member of Checkicco. In 1999 she started her solo career, and has became popular mainly between anime fans. She is famous for vocal contributions to anime such as Full Metal Panic (opening and ending songs for all three seasons), Grenadier, Kino's Journey, Gensomaden Saiyuki and Hunter x Hunter.

Bird
Mikuni Shimokawa Lyrics

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一瞬夢をみた…あなたが笑っていた
いくつもの夜越えて
今やっと辿り着いた
ねぇあの空の果て何があるの?
あなたが向かう場所へ導いて下さい
I sing for you
いつか風になれ夢追いかけて
あなたのため生きる強さ

この私に授けて下さい
あなたからの手紙夏の匂いがした
旅に疲れたときは
私の名前呼んで欲しい
なぜすべての命かぎりあるの?
それでもあきらめずに
明日へ向かってく
I sing for you
今も同じ空見ているから
あなたのため生きる強さ
この私に授けて下さい
例えば路傍の上誇らしげに咲く花
光が射す方に向かって
負けないように
手を伸ばしてくずっと…
I sing for you
今もその胸に夢はいますか?
なくしたもの手にしたもの
もう泣かないで抱きしめればいい
You make my dreams come true
そしてまた歩きだそう
もう一度だけ羽ばたくから
この翼に風をはらんで

あなたのために
生まれ変わるよ…

Overall Meaning

These lyrics are from the song "Bird" by Mikuni Shimokawa. The song is about a person who has just realized their dream and arrived at a particular destination after overcoming many obstacles throughout their journey. It is said that they had a momentary dream where the person they have been missing the most was smiling at them which gave them the strength to continue their journey. The singer asks the person where they are heading and to guide them towards their destination. The chorus of the song talks about how the singer wants to become strong enough to live for that person and be inspired by their memories.

The motivation for the song is nostalgia, and it is a tribute to someone who has passed away, especially a close friend or a family member. The lyrics of the song convey a deep sense of longing and love for the departed loved one, where the singer believes that they are still present in their life and memories.

Line by Line Meaning

一瞬夢をみた…あなたが笑っていた
I had a dream for a moment... you were smiling

いくつもの夜越えて
Crossing many nights

今やっと辿り着いた
Finally arrived now

ねぇあの空の果て何があるの?
Hey, what is at the end of that sky?

あなたが向かう場所へ導いて下さい
Please guide me to where you are heading

I sing for you
I sing for you

いつか風になれ夢追いかけて
Someday become the wind and chase dreams

あなたのため生きる強さ
Strength to live for you

この私に授けて下さい
Please grant me

あなたからの手紙夏の匂いがした
I smelled the scent of summer in the letter from you

旅に疲れたときは
When you are tired of traveling