Theme
The Band and Bugles of the Rifles Lyrics
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居るだけで ああ
哀しみは消えてゆく
幸福とはおまえのことさ oh baby
身体の傷も癒やされる
一人が似合う奴もいる
だからこの手で
抱きしめる oh baby, oh yes I will
背中を吹きぬける oh baby
この淋しさは 何だろう baby
朝の陽ざしも baby
両手かざして 心に影落とす
あれほどバラ色に輝いた oh baby
おまえが青春の日を 忘れたのか
明日が似合う奴もいる
だけと俺には明日もない
故郷なんか どこにもない oh baby
あてもなく旅立つ baby
きっと誰かに逢えるさ baby
The song "Theme" by The Band and Bugles of the Rifles is a beautiful Japanese love song that talks about the deep affection and happiness that the singer feels for their lover, and how their mere presence can heal any wound or sadness. The opening lines "Soko ni omae ga baby, iru dake de aa, kanashimi wa kieteyuku" (There you are baby, just being there, my sadness disappears) express the feeling of relief and comfort that the singer experiences when they are with their lover. They go on to say that their lover is the source of their happiness and that just being with them can heal any physical or emotional pain.
The song speaks about the singer's yearning to hold and embrace their lover, even though they might not be the kind of person who likes to be dependent on someone. The lines "Hitori ga ni au yatsu mo iru, dakedo ore ni wa niawanai, dakara kono te de dakishimeru, oh baby, oh yes I will" (There are people who are good at being alone, but I'm not one of them, that's why I'll embrace you with these hands, oh baby, oh yes I will) expresses the singer's vulnerability and need for physical affection.
Overall, "Theme" is a beautiful reflection on the power of love and the transformative effect it can have on a person. The song's melancholic melody and heartfelt lyrics evoke a sense of longing and tenderness that is sure to resonate with anyone who has ever been in love.
Line by Line Meaning
そこにおまえが baby
Just having you there, baby.
居るだけで ああ
Just your presence is enough, ahh.
哀しみは消えてゆく
The sadness fades away.
幸福とはおまえのことさ oh baby
You are my happiness, oh baby.
身体の傷も癒やされる
Even my wounds are healed.
一人が似合う奴もいる
Some people are meant to be alone.
だけど俺には似合わない
But that's not me.
だからこの手で
So, with my own hands,
抱きしめる oh baby, oh yes I will
I will hold you close, oh baby, oh yes I will.
背中を吹き抜ける oh baby
The wind blows through your hair, oh baby.
この淋しさは 何だろう baby
I wonder what this loneliness is, baby.
朝の陽ざしも baby
Even the morning sun, baby,
両手かざして 心に影落とす
casts a shadow over my heart, as I hold out both hands.
あれほどバラ色に輝いた oh baby
You were shining so brightly, oh baby.
おまえが青春の日を 忘れたのか
Have you forgotten your youth?
明日が似合う奴もいる
Some people are meant for tomorrow.
だけと俺には明日もない
But not me, I have no tomorrow.
故郷なんか どこにもない oh baby
I have nowhere to call home, oh baby.
あてもなく旅立つ baby
I depart without a destination, baby.
きっと誰かに逢えるさ baby
Surely, I will meet someone, baby.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Ryou Shouji, Katsuo Ono
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Paul Weston
@Eugene 714 if they were marching with the rifle companies, most of the drill commands would be from the sounding of the bugle. Like an eyes right to the Queen.
With heavy infantry the guys are waiting for a particular tune on a drum.
The origin of it was in the 1800s, the Rifle Brigade was placed on the flanks to take out people trying to maneuver up on the British in dead ground. Their Baker rifles had more range and accuracy. The Rifle Brigade also spent more time on the rifle range than the drill square. They wore jackets of rifle green so they'd be harder to spot. The rest of the army wore some blend of red and white.
Because the riflemen were stationed on the flanks, but their colonel's with the general in the centre, a drum beat would get lost in the noise of battle. So they used a bugle call as their signal, it's a higher note and carries further than a drum.
That's why we have the Colonel's Bugler, the RSM's bugler, and the company commander's bugler.
Michael Hunter
I say it time and again, we lost everything when we reduced the size of the band service in the UK. The Light division traditions, thankfully live on through the Rifles, Ghurka's and Volunteer bands. It is hard to believe that in 1968 they could muster seven regular bands plus the ghurkas and as late as 1984 four bands plus the ghurkas. Long may the existing bands continue a proud heritage.
Telbert Wilkins
You do realise that the size of the Army Band Service has been reducing since 1922? Be grateful for what we have not what we had over 50 years ago.
Ismet44
Love, love the Rifles Band and Bugles. Dang about the plume falling off though.
Mark Walker
I work with the wife of a bugler in Winchester we had some of them come to the pub we work in to put on a show and they were great. All of them had a lot of respect for the wife I work with
Colin10ten
Brilliant Display. It is amazing how they manage to keeps the lines straight, despite the marching pace these bands use, and number of musicians. The Music choice was also excellent.
Estelle Barry
Fantastic - Enjoyed every moment X
Colin Easton
Zorba the Greek is a difficult movement. It was done beautifully.
Military Bands Everywhere
Yes it was, and really nice to see a new display with turns and not just straight forward during the accelerando!! It worked very well in a fine performance by the massed bands and bugles!
ObiWan _OnABus
It's a shame you missed the cadet display, it was amazing for cadets.
Donald Dumas
@ObiWan _OnABus If you please could you provide the link? Thank you!