He was born on September 13th, 1941 in Tokyo. Of his work, his songs "Beginning" and "Meguriai" are his best known. He was a photographer for several series and had a role in the classic Porco Rosso movie. He died on May 30th, 2000.
Recently, popular Japanese singer Gackt has covered his Gundam songs and brought them to popularity within a new generation of fans.
Family name (in kanji): 井上
Given name (in kanji): 大輔
Birth name: Tadao (忠夫) Inoue (井上)
YOU'RE THE LIGHT
daisuke inoue Lyrics
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風の唄とあふれる陽射しが
君のほほに 影を落し
明日に向かって 翼を広げて駆ける
You're the light
It's right You're the light
初めて出逢った大きな世界
It's right You're the light
流れる風に導かれ
見果てぬ大地の 鼓動を感じて
It's right 水平線に君のめざす夢
夜明け前の 風をうけて
瞳の中の 輝き信じて駆ける
You're the light
It's right You're the light
すべてを変えてく無限の光
It's right You're the light
忘れかけていた 自由な心
流れる風に導かれ
見果てぬ大地の 鼓動を感じて
It's right You're the light
初めて出逢った大きな世界
It's right You're the light
遥かな彼方へ You're the light
The lyrics of Daisuke Inoue's song "You're the Light" speak about the inspiring presence of a guiding light, which could be interpreted in different ways depending on the listener's perspective. The song begins with the description of the wind's melody and the overflowing sunshine casting shadows on the listener's cheeks. This could signify the duality of life or the good and bad things that come with every experience or decision. Despite the challenges of the journey to come, the lyrics encourage the listener to face the future without fear and to spread their wings wide open. The phrase "You're the Light" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the importance of this guiding light, whether it refers to a person, an idea, or simply hope.
The next verse speaks about the listener's dreams and the glimmer of hope that they hold onto. The lyrics encourage the listener to run towards their dreams, even in the dark, knowing that the light in their eyes will guide them. The words "everything will change with the infinite light" suggest that this light is something powerful enough to transform the listener's life completely, and the "free heart" they had forgotten about will be rediscovered.
Overall, the song "You're the Light" conveys a message of positivity and hope in the face of adversity. It speaks to the human desire to find a guiding light in life, whether it's a person, an idea, or a goal, and the importance of holding onto that light, even in the darkest of times.
Line by Line Meaning
It's right
Everything is as it should be or going according to plan.
風の唄とあふれる陽射しが 君のほほに 影を落し
The wind and bright sunlight cast shadows on your cheeks.
明日に向かって 翼を広げて駆ける You're the light
You will spread your wings and run towards tomorrow, and you are the guiding light in this journey.
初めて出逢った大きな世界 It's right You're the light
This is the big world that you met for the first time, and everything is as it should be with you as the guiding light.
遥かな彼方へ You're the light
You are the guiding light on this distant horizon.
流れる風に導かれ 見果てぬ大地の 鼓動を感じて
Guided by the flowing wind, you can feel the heartbeat of an endless earth.
水平線に君のめざす夢 夜明け前の 風をうけて
Your dreams are on the horizon, and you ride the wind just before dawn.
瞳の中の 輝き信じて駆ける You're the light
Believing in the shine in your eyes, you run forward with you as the guiding light.
すべてを変えてく無限の光 It's right You're the light
This infinite light will change everything, and everything is as it should be with you as the guiding light.
忘れかけていた 自由な心
Your free spirit that you had forgotten about.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: 和宏 井ノ上
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