Kobayashi Yusuke (小林祐介) - Vocalist, Guitarist, Songwriter
Birthdate: 18 December 1985
Matsumoto Kengo (ケンゴマツモト) - Guitarist
Birthdate: June 1983
Takamatsu Hirofumi (高松浩史) - Bassist
Birthdate: 19 November 1985
Yoshiki Ryousuke (吉木諒祐) - Drummer
Birthdate: 1 November 1985
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Flower of Life
THE NOVEMBERS Lyrics
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Sono me o mitsumete
Nani ni naritai? Doko e ikitai?
Dare to itai? Nani ga tabetai?
Kono machi de eraberu ka na
Kono kuni de eraberu ka na
Iki ga kiresou ashi wa motsuresou
Asobi tarinai odori tarinai no sa
Douyatte kimi wa soko e iku no
Nani o kanashimi nani ni warau no
Sono ashide aruiteiku
Sono yubi de fureteiku ne
Sono hitomi de mitsumerunda ne
Sono kokoro de kimi no yarikata de
Iki ga kiresou ashi wa motsuresou
Demo kyou wa mada
Asobi tarinai odori tarinai
Soudaro
Sukina koto o shite mo ii
Dakedo darehitori to shite
Hito o kizutsukenai koto
Sonna mono o souzou dekiru kai
Iki ga kiresou ashi wa motsuresou
Demo kyou wa mada
Asobi tarinai odori tarinai no sa
Iki ga kiresou ashi wa motsuresou
Demo kyou wa mada
Asobi tarinai odori tarinai
Soudaro
The lyrics to "Flower of Life" by THE NOVEMBERS express a sense of introspection and contemplation about the future. The singer addresses someone, asking them what they want to become, where they want to go, who they want to be with, and what they want to eat. He wonders if they will stay in this town or choose this country to live in. The singer then describes his own state of mind, feeling like he is running out of breath and his feet are feeling heavy, but he is still not satisfied with what he has today. He yearns for a day when he can play around and dance freely.
The chorus repeats the lines about feeling like his breath and feet are giving out, but he still hasn't had enough fun or dance in his life yet. The bridge of the song shifts the focus to how the singer wants to be happy, but wonders if it's possible without hurting others. He also ponders the idea of imagining someone else's pain without having experienced it themselves, wondering if it's even possible.
Overall, the lyrics suggest a sense of restlessness and a desire for something more, a longing for freedom and joy, and a questioning of how to achieve happiness without causing harm to others.
Line by Line Meaning
Dou yatte kimi ni ashita kara no koto o hanasou
How can I talk to you about tomorrow?
Sono me o mitsumete
Looking into your eyes,
Nani ni naritai? Doko e ikitai?
What do you want to become? Where do you want to go?
Dare to itai? Nani ga tabetai?
Who do you want to be with? What do you want to eat?
Kono machi de eraberu ka na
Can we choose this city?
Kono kuni de eraberu ka na
Can we choose this country?
Iki ga kiresou ashi wa motsuresou
Breath is getting short and legs are tired,
Demo kyou wa mada
But today is not over yet,
Asobi tarinai odori tarinai no sa
We haven't played enough, we haven't danced enough,
Douyatte kimi wa soko e iku no
How are you going there?
Nani o kanashimi nani ni warau no
What makes you sad? What do you laugh at?
Sono ashide aruiteiku
Walking on that path,
Sono yubi de fureteiku ne
Touching with those fingers,
Sono hitomi de mitsumerunda ne
Gazing with those eyes,
Sono kokoro de kimi no yarikata de
Judging by the way you act with your heart,
Soudaro
It's like that,
Sukina koto o shite mo ii
It's okay to do what you love,
Dakedo darehitori to shite
But doing it with someone else,
Hito o kizutsukenai koto
Not hurting anyone,
Sonna mono o souzou dekiru kai
Is it possible to imagine such a thing?
Contributed by Xavier M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@a.c.7573
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@minom7888
ただ、一つだけ苦言を呈するとすれば、
「好きな事をしてもいい
だけど誰一人として
人を傷つけないこと」
というメッセージ性の強い歌詞の部分をもっと
スッと直接心に入ってくるメロディーと歌い方にして欲しいです。
この曲の歌い方とメロディだとどうしても
「遊び足りない踊り足りないのさ」
ばかりに耳が行ってしまいます。
これは少しもったいないと思います。
やはり生きていく上で大事なことを届けるように歌って欲しいと、
多くの人が望んでいるわけですから。
@Diamoondust
I'm happy to see many people from overseas enjoy THE NOVEMBERS' music, been seeing lots of english comments lately
@carlosmedinasaldivar1130
Claro que sí!
@jonathantavitian7283
もちろん！日本本をつきだ
@revyy6438
@@carlosmedinasaldivar1130 Que sorpresa, alguién que habla español
@pinkturtle2016
I've been obsessed with this song ever since I heard it for the FIRST time
@nobi-nobu2160
このバンドというより日本屈指の名曲だろこれ
海外のバンドでも余裕で通用するよな
@fkznalaulyrics
先日新しいシングルのエヴリシングが公開されたので、ノベンバの前のPVを全部見ています。やっぱりこの曲が大好きです。悲しい時にも怒ってる時にも、この曲を聴くと、すぐリラックスできます。アメリカ人なので歌詞がはっきり分からないけど、分かる歌詞からいい意味を感じています。ノベンバに感謝しています。いつも美しい曲やすごくクリエイティブなPVを作ったりするので、ノベンバは素晴らしい歌手としか思えないてしょう！本当に、ノベンバっぽい作品っていうことが言えるようになりました。素敵です。
アメリカからずっと応援しているから、是非是非来て下さい！
@user-wb1ns5mu9k
この曲を聴きながらゆっくり散歩すると、込み上げるものあるんだよなぁ。
早くノベンバを箱でお目にかかることのできる世の中に戻りますように。
@skeini3
That bassline makes me happy
@ThePlanchette
happy.........but sad