Origa (Орига, also known as Olga Vitalyevna Yakovleva [Ольга Витальевна Яко… Read Full Bio ↴Origa (Орига, also known as Olga Vitalyevna Yakovleva [Ольга Витальевна Яковлева]), born October 12, 1970 in Novosibirsk, Russia, was a Russian singer and vocalist. She passed away on January 17th, 2015 in Tokyo, Japan after succumbing to lung cancer.

After graduating from music school in 1990, she took an opportunity to visit Japan in 1991 and finally contracted with the ROAD&SKY Organization in 1993. Origa had since participated in several projects of various artists in addition to the Radio Japan Series and being part of the chorus for Kobe earthquake disaster charity single.

Origa released seven solo albums, two mini-albums, and three singles. She gained popularity outside of Japan and Russia with the release of Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex and the subsequent original soundtrack, written by long-time friend and composer Yoko Kanno (菅野よう子), hosting the theme song "Inner Universe" (featuring boy soprano Benedict Delmaestro). Origa first performed with Kanno for ∀ Gundam, singing Gabriela Robin's "Moon" with the Gey's AX chorus. An additional opening theme song from Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C. 2nd GIG, titled "rise," also gained acclaim. In 2005, Origa performed songs for the anime series Fantastic Children, most notably the ending theme "Mizu no Madoromi" (水のまどろみ). In 2006, Origa released 3 digital singles (Spiral, LELEYALA and Land of Love). She performed the opening theme, "Player", to the film of the series Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex: Solid State Society in 2007. She moved from Tokyo to Vancouver, Canada in 2011 but continued to create original works such as Amon Ra (2013) and The Annulet (2013) as well as collaborations with university students (the 2012 song "Ring/Kolechko") and for video game soundtracks (songs featured in FINAL FANTASY XIII-2, a character theme for the Korean game Herowarz, and two songs for the Russian game Allods Online). She additionally performed at conventions in Russia (2013/2014), The Netherlands (2014), Germany (2014), and Canada (2014).

忘れないで
Origa Lyrics

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Не забудь мою песню о доме и любви
В своем сердце храни, всем бедам вопреки
Вкус воды родника и птичьи голоса
Не забудь, не забудь никогда
Не забудь, не забудь никогда

Не забудь и тропинки, ведущие в луга
Где роса поутру, как слезы светлячка

Запах сена в стогах и огоньки в домах
Не забудь, не забудь никогда
Не забудь, не забудь никогда

Не забудь, не забывай, не забудь никогда

Не забудь старый дворик, где первый солнца луч
Проникал в тихий дом, где детские мечты
И калитку в саду и первые стихи
Не забудь, не забудь никогда
Не забудь, не забудь никогда

Не забудь мою песню о доме и любви
В своем сердце храни, всем бедам вопреки
Вкус воды родника и птичьи голоса

Не забудь, не забудь никогда
Не забудь, не забудь никогда

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Origa’s song 忘れないで (Wasurenaide) remind us to never forget the memories of our childhood home, the taste of the fresh spring water, the sound of chirping birds, and the smell of freshly cut hay. The imagery of the simple things in life creates a nostalgic atmosphere and invites listeners to cherish the memories of the past. The melody is gentle and soothing, emphasizing the idea of precious memories that can never be forgotten.

The lyrics encourage people to keep these memories close to their heart, even when faced with hardships. The line "В своем сердце храни, всем бедам вопреки" (Hold them in your heart, despite all hardships) encourages people to find solace in their memories of the past and to never lose sight of what they hold dear. In essence, the song is a reminder to cherish the simple things in life and to never forget where we come from.

Line by Line Meaning

Не забудь мою песню о доме и любви
Remember my song about home and love

В своем сердце храни, всем бедам вопреки
Keep it in your heart, despite all the hardships

Вкус воды родника и птичьи голоса
The taste of spring water and the voices of birds

Не забудь, не забудь никогда
Don't forget, never forget

Не забудь и тропинки, ведущие в луга
Don't forget the paths that lead to the meadows

Где роса поутру, как слезы светлячка
Where dew in the morning glistens like fireflies' tears

Запах сена в стогах и огоньки в домах
The scent of hay in the stacks and the lights in the houses

Не забудь, не забудь никогда
Don't forget, never forget

Не забудь, не забывай, не забудь никогда
Don't forget, don't forget, never forget

Не забудь старый дворик, где первый солнца луч
Don't forget the old courtyard where the first ray of the sun shone

Проникал в тихий дом, где детские мечты
Penetrating into the quiet house, where childhood dreams