Serani Poji was originally created in 1999 to provide songs for the Sega game ROOMMANIA＃203, in which "Serani Poji" is the name of a fictional pop singer. Tomoko Sasaki (ササキトモコ) handles composition, keyboards, and lyrics. Vocals for 1999's manamoon were handled by Yukichi (ゆきち), a member of CECIL. Yumi Higashino (東野佑美) then took over as vocalist beginning with 2002's one-room survival.
The group went on hiatus after 2004 but resumed activity in 2009. A new album, MERRY GO ROUND JAILHOUSE, was released March 3, 2010, this time with vocals from Sasaki herself.
スマイリーを探して
Serani Poji Lyrics
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お気に入り赤いステッカーも貼った
ヘルメット パラシュート
ふたつづつおそろいで用意した
tuturu…
ここまでは簡単だった
旅の支度はあとひとつだった
手紙くるかとポストで待ち伏せた
テーブルの下までも確かめた
流れ者に聞いてみた
tuturu…
どこにもいない見つからないんだ
僕と旅する友達なんだ
(where is my friend smiley?)
君の名前はきっとスマイリー
(mm~ Have you seen smiley?)
僕が勝手につけました
(where is my friend smiley?)
探してる友達のスマイリー
(He hey! where is smiley?)
His name is smiley.)
ポップコーンを空に打ち上げて笑いあえるはずさ
気球を運ぶ渡り鳥は
そろそろ南へ飛び立ちたいといった
寒い冬 来る前に いきましょと
あぁ、君はどこにいる
tuturu…
ひつじ雲が旅にさそった
たたずむ影は僕ひとりだった
どこか知らない国をめぐって
同じ思い出をこの気球にのせて
広い空 すみずみを 風をきって
ふたりならゆけるだろう
tuturu…
今年もここで冬を過ごすのかな
あとはスマイリー、君だけなのに
(where is my friend smiley?)
会ったことない友達さ
(mm~ Have you seen smiley?)
いつかみつけだすよきっと
(where is my friend smiley?)
もうふくらんでるよ
(He hey! where is smiley?)
His name is smiley.)
君なしじゃ心が重くて飛び立てないのさ
(where is my friend smiley?)
君の名前はきっとスマイリー
(mm~ Have you seen smiley?)
僕が勝手につけました
(where is my friend smiley?)
探してる友達のスマイリー
(He hey! where is smiley?)
His name is smiley.)
ポップコーンを空に打ち上げて笑いあえるはずさ
本当は名前すら知らないんだ
僕の友達…
The lyrics to Serani Poji's song スマイリーを探して (Searching for Smiley) tell a story of a person who has created a white balloon with a red sticker and a helmet and parachute attached to it, all in preparation for a journey. However, they are missing one vital element: their friend, who they have named Smiley. The singer has searched everywhere for Smiley, even digging up the ground and waiting for letters at the postbox. They have asked people around but to no avail. Missing Smiley has become a heavy burden for the singer, and they cannot embark on their journey without their friend. The song ends with the hope that they will find Smiley, and together they will be able to launch popcorn into the sky while laughing.
The song touches upon themes of friendship, adventure, and the need for human connection. The singer cannot take the journey alone; they need a friend to be with them on their adventure. The song shows how important friendship can be, and how we need others to share our experiences with. There is also an element of hope in the song, as the singer believes that they will find their friend, and their journey will be complete. The lyrics are whimsical and childlike, highlighting how precious friendships can be.
Line by Line Meaning
僕は白い気球を作った
I made a white hot air balloon
お気に入り赤いステッカーも貼った
I also put my favorite red sticker on it
ヘルメット パラシュート
I prepared a helmet and a parachute
ふたつづつおそろいで用意した
(tuturu…)
ここまでは簡単だった
旅の支度はあとひとつだった
I prepared two of everything, and so far, it was easy. All I needed was one more thing for my journey.
地面をあちこち掘り返した
I dug up the ground in various places
手紙くるかとポストで待ち伏せた
I waited for a letter to arrive by ambushing the mailbox
テーブルの下までも確かめた
I even checked under the table
流れ者に聞いてみた
(tuturu…)
どこにもいない見つからないんだ
僕と旅する友達なんだ
I asked wandering people, but Smiley was nowhere to be found. He's my traveling companion, but I can't seem to find him.
(where is my friend smiley?)
君の名前はきっとスマイリー
(mm~ Have you seen smiley?)
僕が勝手につけました
(where is my friend smiley?)
探してる友達のスマイリー
(He hey! where is smiley?)
His name is smiley.
Where is my friend Smiley? Your name must be Smiley. Have you seen Smiley? I coined his name. Smiley is the friend I'm looking for. Hee hee! His name is Smiley.
ポップコーンを空に打ち上げて笑いあえるはずさ
We should be able to laugh while launching popcorn into the air
気球を運ぶ渡り鳥は
そろそろ南へ飛び立ちたいといった
寒い冬 来る前に いきましょと
あぁ、君はどこにいる
(tuturu…)
ひつじ雲が旅にさそった
たたずむ影は僕ひとりだった
The migratory bird that carried the hot air balloon said it's time to fly south. Let's go before the cold winter arrives. Oh, where are you? The passing clouds of the sheep enticed us to travel, but I was alone in the stationary shadow.
どこか知らない国をめぐって
同じ思い出をこの気球にのせて
広い空 すみずみを 風をきって
ふたりならゆけるだろう
(tuturu…)
今年もここで冬を過ごすのかな
あとはスマイリー、君だけなのに
We traveled around some unknown country carrying the same memories in the balloon. Cutting through every nook and cranny of the vast sky with the wind, we should be able to make it together. I wonder if we will spend winter here again this year. All that's left is Smiley, only you.
(where is my friend smiley?)
会ったことない友達さ
(mm~ Have you seen smiley?)
いつかみつけだすよきっと
(where is my friend smiley?)
もうふくらんでるよ
(He hey! where is smiley?)
His name is smiley.
Where is my friend Smiley? A friend I've never met before. Have you seen Smiley? I'll definitely find him someday. Smiley is already swelling up. Hee hee! His name is Smiley.
君なしじゃ心が重くて飛び立てないのさ
Without you, I can't take off because my heart is heavy.
(where is my friend smiley?)
君の名前はきっとスマイリー
(mm~ Have you seen smiley?)
僕が勝手につけました
(where is my friend smiley?)
探してる友達のスマイリー
(He hey! where is smiley?)
His name is smiley.
Where is my friend Smiley? Your name must be Smiley. Have you seen Smiley? I coined his name. Smiley is the friend I'm looking for. Hee hee! His name is Smiley.
ポップコーンを空に打ち上げて笑いあえるはずさ
We should be able to laugh while launching popcorn into the air
本当は名前すら知らないんだ
僕の友達…
I don't even know their name, my friend...
Contributed by Jake P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@dollythepuppet5211
English translation:
I blew up a big white balloon
And stuck my favorite red stickers on it
Helmet, parachute
I prepared two pairs of them
Tuturu…
So far it’s been easy
I only need to prepare one last thing for the trip
I dug out in the dirt here and there
I waited at the mailbox to ambush the mailman if he brought a letter
And I checked underneath the table too!
I asked pedestrians I came across
Tuturu…
He’s nowhere to be found!
He’s my friend that travels with me
Where is my friend, Smiley?
His name must be Smiley
Mm~ Have you seen Smiley?
I gave it to you because I wanted!
Where is my friend, Smiley?
I’m looking for my friend, Smiley
He-Hey! Where is Smiley? His name is Smiley
We should be throwing popcorn up in the air and laughing together
A migrating bird wearing balloons
Told me he’d be heading south soon
We should also head out before the biting winter arrives
Ah, where could you be?
Tuturu…
A sheep cloud tagged along on my journey
The only shadow around was mine
Traveling a country I didn’t know
This balloon carries our shared memories
The wind blowing through every corner of the wide sky
We could make it if it was just us two…
Tuturu…
I wonder if this is a good place to make it through this year’s winter
All that’s left is you, Smiley
Where is my friend, Smiley?
He’s a friend that I’ve never met
Mm~ Have you seen Smiley?
I’m sure I’ll find him someday!
Where is my friend, Smiley?
I’ve already inflated the balloon
He-Hey! Where is Smiley? His name is Smiley
Without you, my heart is too heavy for me to fly away!
Where is my friend, Smiley?
His name must be Smiley
Mm~ Have you seen Smiley?
I gave it to you because I wanted!
Where is my friend, Smiley?
I’m looking for my friend, Smiley
He-Hey! Where is Smiley? His name is Smiley
We should be throwing popcorn up in the air and laughing together
Actually… I don’t even know his real name
My friend…
@user-qi3bx5ib5c
僕は白い気球を作った
お気に入りの赤いステッカーも貼った
ヘルメット パラシュート
ふたつづつおそろいで用意した
Tuturu...
ここまでは簡単だった
旅の支度はあとひとつだった
地面をあちこち掘り返した
手紙くるかとポストで待ち伏せた
テーブルの下までも確かめた
流れ者に聞いてみた
Tuturu...
どこにもいない見つからないんだ
僕と旅する友達なんだ
(Where is my friend smiley?)
君の名前はきっとスマイリー
(Mm Have you seen smiley?)
僕が勝手につけました
(Where is my friend smiley?)
探してる友達のスマイリー
(He hey! where is smiley?)
His name is smiley.)
ポップコーンを空に打ち上げて笑いあえるはずさ
気球を運ぶ渡り鳥は
そろそろ南へ飛び立ちたいといった
寒い冬 来る前に いきましょと
あぁ、君はどこにいる
Tuturu...
ひつじ雲が旅にさそった
たたずむ影は僕ひとりだった
どこか知らない国をめぐって
同じ思い出をこの気球にのせて
広い空 すみずみを 風をきって
ふたりならゆけるだろう
Tuturu...
今年もここで冬を過ごすのかな
あとはスマイリー、君だけなのに
(Where is my friend smiley?)
会ったことない友達さ
(Mm Have you seen smiley?)
いつかみつけだすよきっと
(Where is my friend smiley?)
気球はもうふくらんでるよ
(He hey! where is smiley?)
His name is smiley.)
君なしじゃ心が重くて飛び立てないのさ
(Where is my friend smiley?)
君の名前はきっとスマイリー
(Mm Have you seen smiley?)
僕が勝手につけました
(Where is my friend smiley?)
探してる友達のスマイリー
(He hey! where is smiley?)
His name is smiley.)
ポップコーンを空に打ち上げて笑いあえるはずさ
本当は名前すら知らないんだ
僕の友達...
@naomicabelo2699
(Not fully correct 😅)
Boku wa shiroi kikyū o tsukutta
Okiniiri no akai sutekka- mo hatta
Herumetto parashu-to
Futatsu zutsu osoroide yōishita
Tuturu
Koko made wa kantan datta
Tabi no shitaku wa ato hitotsu datta
Jimen o achikochi horikaeshita
Tegami kuru ka to posuto de machibuseta
Te-buru no shita made mo tashikameta
Nagaresha ni kiitemita
Tuturu
Doko ni mo inai mitsukaranai n da
Boku to tabisuru tomodachi na n da
Where is my friend Smiley ?
Kimi no namae wa kitto sumairi-
Mm Have you seen Smiley ?
Boku ga katte ni tsukemashita
Where is my friend Smiley ?
Sagashiteru tomodachi no sumairi-
He - hey ! Where is Smiley ? His name is Smiley .
Poppuko-n o sora ni uchiagete warai aeru hazu sa
Kikyū o hakobu wataridori wa
Sorosoro minami e tobitachitai toitta
Samui fuyu kitaru mae ni ikimasho to
Axa, kimi wa doko ni iru
Tuturu
Hitsuji kumo ga tabi ni sasotta
Tatazumu kage wa boku hitori datta
Doko ka shiranai kuni omegutte
Onaji omoide o kono kikyū ni nosete
Hiroi sora Sumizumi o kaze kitte
Futari nara yukeru darou
Tuturu
Kotoshi mo koko de fuyu o kosu no ka na
Ato wa sumairi-, kimi dake na noni
Where is my friend Smiley ?
Atta koto nai tomodachisa
Mm Have you seen Smiley ?
Itsuka mitsukedasu yo kitto
Where is my friend Smiley ?
Kikyū wa mō fukuranderu yo
He - hey ! Where is Smiley ? His name is Smiley .
Kimi nashi ja kokoro ga omokute tobitatenai no sa
Where is my friend Smiley ?
Kimi no namae wa kitto sumairi-
Mm Have you seen Smiley ?
Boku ga katte ni tsukemashita
Where is my friend Smiley ?
Sagashiteru tomodachi no sumairi-
He - hey ! Where is Smiley ? His name is Smiley .
Poppuko-n o sora ni uchiagete warai aeru hazu sa
Hontōha namae sura shiranai n da
Boku no tomodachi
@user-yy4mq3wx4l
（※It may be incomplete because it was translated by Google.）
I made a white balloon
I also put a favorite red sticker Helmet parachute Prepared in pairs
（tuturu ... ）
It was easy so far There was only one preparation for the trip
Dug up and down the ground Ambush with a letter or a post
I checked even under the table
I asked the flower
（tuturu... ）
I can't find anywhere else I'm a friend traveling with me
(where is my friend smiley?)
Your name must be smiley
(mm Have you seen smiley?)
I named it without permission
(where is my friend smiley?)
Looking friend's smiley
(He hey! Where is smiley?)
His name is smiley.)
Launch popcorn in the sky and laugh
Migratory birds carrying balloons
"I want to fly south".
Before the cold winter comes
Ah, where are you
（tuturu ...）
Sheep cloud I was alone in the shadow
Around a country you don't know Put the same memories on this balloon
A wide sky.
If two people would be able to go
（tuturu ...）
I wonder if I will spend winter this year
The rest is smiley, only you
(where is my friend smiley?)
A friend I have never met
(mm Have you seen smiley?)
I'll find you someday
(where is my friend smiley?)
I'm already puffed
(He hey! Where is smiley?)
His name is smiley.)
Without you, my heart is too heavy to fly
(where is my friend smiley?)
Your name must be smiley
(mm Have you seen smiley?)
I named it without permittion
(where is my friend smiley?) Looking friend's smiley
(He hey! Where is smiley?)
His name is smiley.)
Launch popcorn in the sky and laugh
I don't even know the name my friend...
@paisenpaisen
what an absolute banger, hope they find smiley
@MVSRD
inshallah they find him
@sadiiv
and they did :D
@R.ipM.yF.ishnets
They won't.
I eated them
@PaleDarkness707
@@R.ipM.yF.ishnets give them back
>:( twists your balls counter clockwise
@hyperlaserlover69
@@R.ipM.yF.ishnetsreal
@Madzillah_
i'm so glad that serani poji is gaining more recognition by the day. it's deserved! :D
@Koaisnaka
real!
@notkrystall
me too!
@insomniaccabbage
literally, so happy for em!