Kanashimi no wasurekata – Nogizaka46

悲しみの忘れ方 (Kanashimi no wasurekata) – How to forget sadness

from Ima, hanashitai dareka ga iru single.

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A refreshing wind blows
And the tree branches are swaying
Walking under the sunlight shining through the leaves, I think
About how all roads surely lead to somewhere

The us from that time
Didn’t know about this place where we are now
On a road so dark we couldn’t see, as if searching for stars
We held onto the dreams at the bottom of our hearts

There were many painful things
As we climbed numerous slopes

I wasn’t the only one
Who was lost
There was always someone beside me
One good thing
Finding it amidst today
So that I can forget
One sad thing, that’s how I’ve lived

Scampering away from the
Suddenly echoing thunder
Drenched by the sudden evening shower, I look up at the clouds and think
Every rainfall will eventually turn into a sunny day

The girl from that time
Have lost her place of belonging
She was worried that she would stray, but
Hearing a searching voice, she returned to the road

We had many quarrels
That’s why we became comrades

I wasn’t the only one
Who was troubled
I’ve wanted to run away countless times…
With acceptance
I will strive a little today
Because hope is that
I’ll strive even more tomorrow

I wasn’t the only one
Who was lost
There was always someone beside me
One good thing
Finding it amidst today
So that I can forget
One sad thing, that’s how I’ve lived

Even if nothing
Goes according to plan
Even so, everyone faces forward
We’re all the same
Getting lost, troubled and hurt
When we get sad
Let’s just cry even harder

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Otona he no chikamichi – Nogizaka46

大人への近道 (Otona he no chikamichi) – The shortcut to becoming an adult

from Ima, hanashitai dareka ga iru single.

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That boy I’m interested in whom I often see on the bus to school
When our eyes meet, I just want to look away
Going to an all-girls school, I’m totally affected by this
Not even knowing the process of falling in love

All my friends have their own boyfriends
But why am I so afraid?
Will I naturally find someone someday?

The shortcut to becoming an adult
Please tell me
I don’t need innocence
I want to be normal
This chaste school uniform
I won’t be wearing it forever
Because I’m a girl, hurry
I want to become a woman

Even if someone should call out to me
I’ll be bewildered and end up escaping
To be a good girl like what Papa and Mama wants
Means to put a brake on the progress of love

I just want to try out a date, but
No matter how old I am, it only ends as a dream
Will I ever get a chance?

The shortcut to becoming an adult
I’ve always been searching for it
I won’t regret it
I want to experience it
This predetermined black hair
Changed to a different color from yesterday
As if I’ve been reborn
I’ll break through this shell

Rather than discuss it with someone
To find out the answers
I want to walk on my own feet
And find it on my own
“You’re still young”
I don’t want anyone
To speak such sentiments

The shortcut to becoming an adult
Please tell me
I don’t need innocence
I want to be normal
Taking off this school uniform
I don’t want to be protected anymore
I want to be hurt a little

The shortcut to becoming an adult
I’ve always been searching for it
I won’t regret it
I want to experience it
This predetermined black hair
Changed to a different color from yesterday
As if I’ve been reborn
I’ll break through this shell

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Popipa-papaa – Nogizaka46

ポピパッパパー (Popipa-papaa) – Popipa-papaa

from Ima, hanashitai dareka ga iru single.

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Say! Popipapa popipippu…
Say! Popipapa popipippu…
Say! Popipapa popipippu…
Say! Popipapa popipippu…

Papipapa popipepon…

Poppi pappapaa poppi pappapaa
Pupipappa poppi pappapaa popipippu Yeah!
Poppi pappapaa poppi pappapaa
Pupipappa poppi pappapaa popipippu Yeah!

We’re Nogizaka46…

Those who understand will get it
The innocent power of words
Don’t want you to know, close the door
On this secret world

(From the pa line) Let’s sing
(From the pa line) Let’s dance
(Aside from that) We need nothing
Everything is told

Papipapa popipepon…

Poppi pappapaa poppi pappapaa
Pupipappa poppi pappapaa popipippu Yeah!
Poppi pappapaa poppi pappapaa
Pupipappa poppi pappapaa popipippu Yeah!
Party People Pure
Purple People Pure
PAPIPUPE People Please!

We’re Nogizaka46…

A locked out way to have fun
Nobody can enter
Able to understand without explanations
Building such a wall…

(From the pa line) Let’s love
(From the pa line) Let’s speak
(Aside from that) Nobody should get it
So get out

Papipapa popipepon…

Poppi pappapaa poppi pappapaa
Pupipappa poppi pappapaa popipippu Yeah!
Poppi pappapaa poppi pappapaa
Pupipappa poppi pappapaa popipippu Yeah!
Party People Pure
Purple People Pure
PAPIPUPE People Please!

Say! Popipapa popipippu…
Say! Popipapa popipippu…
Say! Popipapa popipippu…
Say! Popipapa popipippu…

Poppi pappapaa poppi pappapaa
Pupipappa poppi pappapaa popipippu Yeah!
Poppi pappapaa poppi pappapaa
Pupipappa poppi pappapaa popipippu Yeah!
Party People Pure
Purple People Pure
PAPIPUPE People Please!

We’re Nogizaka46…

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Shitto no kenri – Nogizaka46

嫉妬の権利 (Shitto no kenri) – The right to jealousy

from Ima, hanashitai dareka ga iru single.

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As if unable to step out from the sunny ellipse
I stood on the asphalt, thinking
I can’t recall anything that’s made me sad, but
Why is it that my heart is unable to be sunny?

Developing an interest in you
Everyday is restless
Where are you? What are you doing?
Who are you with?
I want to know

The self I am now is annoying
I do not like myself
Since we met, the feelings have been one-sided
When love is still
Far from beginning…
What right do I have
To feel jealousy?
As delusions swell up within me
Sorrow turns me into another person

When everyone was gathered, I chatted you up
And you soon lent me your “House of cards” DVD
I binge-watched till the end of Season 2
Hoping to discuss my thoughts with you…

If our hearts can get close
Then there’s no need to talk
I want to affirm that we are living
In the same world, especially now
When we aren’t together

This self I am is unacceptable
I think it’s the worst
Aside from that, I’m also working myself up
We’re just friends
Maybe not even that
What kind of right should I have
In order to be jealous?
It’s the most complicated, right?
As love only disappoints

I love you too much
That I can’t see anything else
I mean, unable to stay calm
As I chase this illusion
Of imagined love

The self I am now is annoying
I do not like myself
Since we met, the feelings have been one-sided
When love is still
Far from beginning…
What right do I have
To feel jealousy?
As delusions swell up within me
Sorrow turns me into another person

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Ima, hanashitai dareka ga iru – Nogizaka46

今、話したい誰かがいる (Ima, hanashitai dareka ga iru) – Having someone I wish to talk to now

from Ima, hanashitai dareka ga iru single.

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Being alone was truly the easiest
When I’m together with someone else, I’m not myself
Since I was a child, I’ve loved the swing
And when I went on the see-saw, it was only to accompany someone

Before I knew it, you had somehow come to be so close to me, yet
I can be myself. Yes, why is it that I can be so normal?

If I had known that it was love
I won’t be able to speak to you so naturally
So, I’ll think of us as kindred souls
Just like-minded friends
The hints are always right before my eyes
The answer to the evident past too
It’s alright if I give up and go back to being alone, but
If I can dream, I want to be with you
Having someone I wish to talk to is happiness

Afraid that Mother would slip and cut her finger
While peeling apples for me, I lied that I hated them

If there’s no need to speak of what I want, then I’ll remain unhurt forever
Seeing countless scabs, I learned
Not to wish

I know that this is love
As we shared one bottle of cola
Suddenly, our heartbeats increased
And we remembered that we’re of the opposite sex
If it was me, I would surely have run away
But I’m afraid of losing you
If it’s a one-sided love, I’ll just keep silent
If it’s mutual love, we’ll just pretend not to notice
Having someone I wish to talk to is enough

Reading manga in a corner of my room
If it’s with you, I’d like to ride on the see-saw

If I had known that it was love
I won’t be able to speak to you so naturally
So, I’ll think of us as kindred souls
Just like-minded friends
The hints are always right before my eyes
The answer to the evident past too
It’s alright if I give up and go back to being alone, but
If I can dream, I want to be with you
Having someone I wish to talk to is happiness

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Let’s start over again – Nishiuchi Mariya

from Save me single.

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The passing days flow by, oh
The me reflected in the Show window
What’s up? Why so serious?

I don’t wanna cry, though it’s frustrating
Oh don’t be afraid
It’s nobody’s fault
Come, let’s step out

Come on baby let’s go
As long as you take that one step
Oh let’s have a good time
You will surely smile tomorrow
Oh oh, come, let’s stand up no
It’s alright, alright
It’s alright, alright
It’s alright, alright
We can go anywhere

It’s alright, alright
It’s alright, alright
It’s alright, alright
Yes stand up and fight

I just wanna be free
Where shall I go? oh
Just for now, fling it all away
Where do we go?

I never look back
Taking a risk now, I am not afraid
With your feet, come, push on without doubt

Come on baby let’s go
As long as you take that one step
Oh let’s have a good time
You will surely smile tomorrow
Oh oh, come, let’s stand up no
It’s alright, alright
It’s alright, alright
It’s alright, alright
We can go anywhere

It’s alright, alright
It’s alright, alright
It’s alright, alright
Yes stand up and fight

Look into the mirror, you’re shining
Believe in that smile that suits you
Let’s start over again

Come on baby let’s go
As long as you take that one step
Oh let’s have a good time
Let’s smile more tomorrow
Oh oh, come, let’s stand up no
It’s alright, alright
It’s alright, alright
It’s alright, alright
We can go anywhere

It’s alright, alright
It’s alright, alright
It’s alright, alright
Yes stand up and fight

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Save me – Nishiuchi Mariya

from Save me single.

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Just moving within my heart, My heart beat
As if softly trying to speak to me

Having forgotten something, I wander lost even now
Until the day when someone would notice me, I cry…

Words overflow
As loneliness overflows, Save me Save me
Love hidden in darkness too
Forgotten pain too, Save me Save me

My heart sounds awfully loud
Alone, from now on, Where do I go?

Wishing for something, I’m searching for certainty
Until the day when I can shed tears for someone else, I cry…

Emotions overflow
As sorrow overflows, Save me Save me
I want to make amends in my heart
With things other than words, Save me Save me

So please tell me how to love
Where does true love exist?
We all know that there is love
My life which God has given to me
Is a single Angel heart

Words overflow
As loneliness overflows, Save me Save me
Love hidden in darkness
I believe that light will reach it someday, Save me Save me

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cherish – Ito Kanako

from Calling my Twilight single.

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I want to see you, but I can’t
The light of hope slips away
From this palm that’s reached out towards you
Because I don’t want to give up
Even if there’s an unbreakable magic
I just want to protect you

Lighting the flame of wishes
And lighting up the darkness
You’re not alone, I’m here beside you
I’ll try to change your world

I can reach you, but I can’t
As I pull you close
The usual scenery fills with hope
Because I can’t give up
Even if I’m weighed down by despair
I just want to tell you

The future we drew out
Until it comes true someday
I won’t get lost, I’ll be here beside you
Lighting the flame of wishes
And lighting up the darkness
You’re not alone, I’m here beside you
I’ll overcome even destiny
I’m here beside you

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Calling my Twilight – Ito Kanako

Ending Theme for anime Anti-Magic Academy: The 35th Test Platoon.

from Calling my Twilight single.

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Focusing eyes on the advancing Twilight
The witch smiles and a whirlpool swirls, Darkside

I want to wrench open the blocked up path, even if it’s fruitless, as long as I fly in
As long as you’re by my side, to the limits of my power
I’ll believe, embracing this one unbreakable heart

Stopping time, the battle is in our hands now, Calling Calling
Limitless wishes and overflowed dazzling light
Together with magic fluttering down, our hands held tightly
With the promise to protect…

When I close my eyes, I see so tender Your Smile
The witch screams, repulsive Outside

I want to slice through the raging waves, it doesn’t matter if the winds are against me
As long as you’re always here, I’ll overcome my limits
To become strong, gripping this one unbreakable sword

Time stops, the battle is in our hands now, Calling Calling
Flowing emotions and overfilled beloved light
Miracles soaring up, look, together with persistent hope
Will surround the world

I’m proud of the things that only you can do
I collect the pieces of this smashed heart
Because I’ve decided that
I won’t leave you alone again

Stopping time, the battle is in our hands now, Calling Calling
Limitless wishes and overflowed dazzling light
Together with magic fluttering down, our hands held tightly
With the promise to protect…

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Shitamachi – Every Little Thing

下町 (Shitamachi) – *area near Tokyo Bay*

from Tabitabi album.

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The city I was born in is extremely warm
The neighbors are always cheerful
The stray cats wag their tails as they approach
As I turn the corner, I see the four o’clock flower blooming

Our future is
Surely, surely beautiful
Our future will
Get more and more lonely, but
This tiny world
Is always, always a miracle

Dad’s back was always so broad
Mum’s warmth is still within my hands
Big sis’ smile comes in tandem with the sunlight
Big bro’s strength is still as admirable today

That’s how we’ve been
So full of happiness now
That’s how we’ve been
Now, I’m walking
Then, now, I’ve
Met with the kind you

That day when I looked up at the sky and cried
Yes, someone called out to me
In a kind voice
Such an act is natural
In this city, and I
Smile like this again today

Our future is
Surely, surely beautiful
Our future will
Get more and more lonely, but
This tiny world
Always, always, has been
Always, always, will be
Always, always a miracle

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