Ignite
Taro Kobayashi Lyrics

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平常心で走れてるのは僕には関係ないでしょう
好きなものだけ好きなだけくわえて
肩甲骨のあたりぐらいから翼でも生えているんでしょう見たい景色を見るためだけに本当の自分を知るために
明日に灯を点けていく鎖は引きちぎって
今すぐ灯を点けていくその胸に灯を点ける
ああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああ

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Taro Kobayashi's song "IGNITE" express the idea of living life with passion and purpose, not just going through the motions. The opening line, "It doesn't matter to me if I can run with a calm mind," suggests that the singer is not concerned with being composed or detached. Instead, the focus is on going after what one truly loves and desires. The next line, "Just take in as much as you like of what you like," reinforces this message of indulging in what brings happiness and fulfillment.

The following lines reference wings at the shoulder blades as a metaphor for flight and freedom. It suggests that by being in tune with one's true self and passions, one can attain a sense of liberation and soar towards their goals. The phrase "to see the scenery you want to see, to know your real self," further drives home the idea of living a life guided by personal desires and finding one's true identity.

The final lines of the song urge the listener to light their own path by breaking free from any constraints and lighting a fire in their hearts. The repetition of "ignite" in the chorus further emphasizes this idea of sparking passion and living a life that is true to oneself.

Line by Line Meaning

平常心で走れてるのは僕には関係ないでしょう
It doesn't matter to me if other people can run with a calm mind.

好きなものだけ好きなだけくわえて
I should just hold onto the things I love without hesitation.

肩甲骨のあたりぐらいから翼でも生えているんでしょう見たい景色を見るためだけに本当の自分を知るために
Maybe I have wings sprouting around my shoulder blades so that I can see the sights I want to see and really know myself.

明日に灯を点けていく鎖は引きちぎって
I'll light the lamp for tomorrow and break the chain holding me back.

今すぐ灯を点けていくその胸に灯を点ける
I will light up the lamp right now and place it in my heart.

ああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああああ
This line is not translatable as it is just an expression of intense emotion.

Writer(s): 小林太郎, 小林　太郎

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