Gomenasai
t.A.T.u. Lyrics
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In the light
Was one of a kind,
A precious pearl
When I wanted to cry
I couldn't cause I
Wasn't allowed
Gomen nasai for everything
Gomen nasai, I know I let you down
Gomen nasai till the end
I never needed a friend
Like I do now
What I thought wasn't
So innocent
Was a delicate doll
Of porcelain
When I wanted to call you
And ask you for help
I stopped myself
Gomen nasai for everything
Gomen nasai, I know I let you down
Gomen nasai till the end
I never needed a friend
Like I do now
What I thought was a dream
An illusion
Was as real as it seemed
A privilege
When I wanted to tell you
I made a mistake
I walked away
Gomen nasai, for everything
Gomen nasai, Gomen nasai,
I never needed a friend,
Like I do now
Gomen nasai, I let you down
Gomen nasai, Gomen nasai,
Gomen nasai till the end
I never needed a friend
Like I do now
The song Gomenasai is a Japanese phrase that translates to "I'm sorry" in English. The song talks about the regret and the apology of someone who has hurt their loved one. The lyrics suggest that the singer had something special with their loved one, something as unique and rare as a precious pearl or delicate doll, but they took it for granted, and now they want to apologize for their actions.
In the first verse, the singer admits that they were not allowed to cry, probably because they were expected to be strong and independent. In the second verse, the singer reveals that they wanted to ask for help from their loved one, but they stopped themselves. Maybe they were afraid of being judged or rejected. In the final verse, the singer realizes that what they had was not a dream or illusion, but a real privilege. They admit they made a mistake, and they regret walking away from their loved one.
Overall, the song's message is about taking responsibility for our actions and acknowledging when we've hurt others. The singer acknowledges their fault and seeks forgiveness from their loved one, admitting they need them more than ever. It's a powerful message that promotes empathy, honesty, and vulnerability.
Line by Line Meaning
What I thought wasn't mine
In the light
Was one of a kind,
A precious pearl
I was under the impression that what I possessed wasn't unique, but looking at it now, I see that it is rare and valuable.
When I wanted to cry
I couldn't cause I
Wasn't allowed
Despite feeling upset, I wasn't permitted to express my emotions openly.
What I thought wasn't
So innocent
Was a delicate doll
Of porcelain
I naively believed that someone or something was pure, but upon further examination, it turned out to be fragile and easily broken.
When I wanted to call you
And ask you for help
I stopped myself
Although I needed assistance, I refrained from reaching out for aid.
What I thought was a dream
An illusion
Was as real as it seemed
A privilege
I believed that a situation was too good to be true, but it was actually genuine and something to be grateful for.
When I wanted to tell you
I made a mistake
I walked away
Instead of admitting my faults and errors, I chose to distance myself from the situation.
Gomen nasai for everything
Gomen nasai, I know I let you down
Gomen nasai till the end
I never needed a friend
Like I do now
I am sorry for everything that has occurred, I acknowledge that I disappointed you, and I am seeking your forgiveness. I have never needed a friend as much as I need one now.
Gomen nasai, for everything
Gomen nasai, Gomen nasai,
I never needed a friend,
Like I do now
I am apologizing once again for all that has transpired, and reiterating that I have a great need for a friend at this moment.
Gomen nasai, I let you down
Gomen nasai, Gomen nasai,
Gomen nasai till the end
I never needed a friend
Like I do now
I admit that I failed you, and apologize again. I am seeking your forgiveness because I have never needed a friend as much as I need one right now.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARTIN KIERSZENBAUM
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kou777kou
This song was made for the Japanese Fans. Where in 2003, at a LIVE music TV japanese show. They were the special guest to perform to end the show.. but at the last moment, their manager (or something, we dont really know the reason behind it) told them not to perform.. and so they decided to stay in the guest room area without performing... As this was all on LIVE.. the host had to joke about and change the schedule on the spot.. and the group that performed prior to the Tatu performance had to perform twice the same song~! ( how brave of them)
Well after this incident, it was a big news in Japan (japanese call it Dotakyan - cancel at the last minute)
Japanese Fans were angry at them, and their popularity went down dramastically in Japan.
So Tatu made this song "GOMENASAI" which means sorry in Japanese.
So people whose asking why they chose a japanese title, this is the reason!
@SombraiMorTaL
What I thought wasn't mine
In the light
Was one of a kind,
A precious pearl
When I wanted to cry
I couldn't cause I
Wasn't allowed
Gomen nasai for everything
Gomen nasai, I know I let you down
Gomen nasai till the end
I never needed a friend
Like I do now
What I thought wasn't
So innocent
Was a delicate doll
Of porcelain
When I wanted to call you
And ask you for help
I stopped myself
Gomen nasai for everything
Gomen nasai, I know I let you down
Gomen nasai till the end
I never needed a friend
Like I do now
What I thought was a dream
A mirage
Was as real as it seemed
A privilege
When I wanted to tell you
I made a mistake
I walked away
Gomen nasai, for everything
Gomen nasai, Gomen nasai,
I never needed a friend,
Like I do now
Gomen nasai, I let you down
Gomen nasai, Gomen nasai,
Gomen nasai till the end
I never needed a friend
Like I do now
@vloogievloger8491
Lyrics:What I thought wasn't mine
In the light
Was one of a kind,
A precious pearl
When I wanted to cry
I couldn't cause I
Wasn't allowed Gomenasai for everything
Gomenasai, I know I let you down
Gomenasai till the end
I never needed a friend
Like I do now
What I thought wasn't all
So innocent
Was a delicate doll
Of porcelain When I wanted to call you
And ask you for help
I stopped myself
Gomenasai for everything
Gomenasai, I know I let you down
Gomenasai till the end
I never needed a friend
Like I do now What I thought was a dream
A mirage
Was as real as it seemed
A privilege
When I wanted to tell you
I made a mistake
I walked away
Gomenasai, for everything
Gomenasai, Gomenasai,
I never needed a friend,
Like I do now
Gomenasai, I let you down
Gomenasai, Gomenasai, Gomenasai,
Gomenasai till the end
I never needed a friend
Like I do now
@AngelaKScott
*LYRICS:
What I thought wasn't mine
In the light
Was a one of a kind
A precious pearl
When I wanted to cry
I couldn't cause I
Wasn't allowed
Gomenasai for everything
Gomenasai, I know I let you down
Gomenasai till the end
I never needed a friend
Like I do now
What I thought wasn't all
So innocent
Was a delicate doll
Of porcelain
When I wanted to call you
And ask you for help
I stopped myself
Gomenasai for everything
Gomenasai, I know I let you down
Gomenasai till the end
I never needed a friend
Like I do now
What I thought was a dream
A mirage
Was as real as it seemed
A privilege
When I wanted to tell you
I made a mistake
I walked away
Gomenasai, for everything
Gomenasai, gomenasai
Gomenasai
I never needed a friend
Like I do now
Gomenasai, I let you down
Gomenasai, gomenasai
Gomenasai till the end
I never needed a friend
Like I do now
@aercalima
Two Russian girls sing a Japanese titled song with English lyrics.... love it.
@noticemesenpai6341
I love it too! they are awesome
@lua-nya
+aercalima Don't forget the japanese title is repeated a lot through the song.
@lua-nya
+aercalima Don't forget the japanese title is repeated a lot through the song.
@PandaNesthesia
+aercalima and privilège and mirage are french words
@lucashunt3873
Me to
@kou777kou
This song was made for the Japanese Fans. Where in 2003, at a LIVE music TV japanese show. They were the special guest to perform to end the show.. but at the last moment, their manager (or something, we dont really know the reason behind it) told them not to perform.. and so they decided to stay in the guest room area without performing... As this was all on LIVE.. the host had to joke about and change the schedule on the spot.. and the group that performed prior to the Tatu performance had to perform twice the same song~! ( how brave of them)
Well after this incident, it was a big news in Japan (japanese call it Dotakyan - cancel at the last minute)
Japanese Fans were angry at them, and their popularity went down dramastically in Japan.
So Tatu made this song "GOMENASAI" which means sorry in Japanese.
So people whose asking why they chose a japanese title, this is the reason!
@cadaadas285
+Vinícius Rosa hu3?
@mylesthomas1741
+kou777kou Such a huge mistake, but I'm not surprised. While tatu were best in the very beginning, Ivan had them act terribly. They burned SO many bridges (mainly in Japan and the US) with their rude antics.
@cyberbrain6
+Myles Thomas
+kou777kou
whoah.
cool backstories, never would have known.
thanks & happy new year!