Pan Asian Goes Global

てがみ 作詞：TUN 作曲：TUN Lyrics: TUN Composition: TUN Video is "5 centimeters per second", a Japanese film, with "Tegami" as the audio. 見慣れた文字で君から手紙が届いた いつもの真っ白でキレイなシンプルな封筒 何度も何度もその手紙を読み返すよ 読めば読むほどに君のキモチがほら伝わるよ In familiar characters, your letter arrived Always in a blank, pretty, simple envelope I keep re-reading that letter over and over again The more I read it, the more your feelings are - look! - conveyed あの日ふたりは出会い同じ季節を歩く 春夏秋冬 どれも思い出すたびに思う ふたりで歩いた坂道や やたら狭い道 どれもこれも思い出は濃ゆすぎてならない On that day, the two of us met, and walked through the same season Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, whichever, every time I recall The hill road we walked on, the overly narrow road Each and every memory are all too deep 今なら君は振り向いてくれるかな あれから長い月日が経ったけど やっぱり恋には時効などないのかな 今日も君を後悔と共に思いながら I wonder if you're looking back right now Even though it's been so long since then I guess for love, there aren't things like time limitations ...

I can't find a video with the original audio file, so here's a cover version: 君の前から姿を消すって言ったのに きちんと姿を消せない僕はきっと半透明 他の誰かのとなりに居場所を見つければ ちゃんと消えられるはずなんだよ Although I said I'll vanish before you (*lit. = in front of you) I can't properly vanish, I'm definitely semi-transparent If you search for this belonging place beside a different person I was supposed to properly be able to erase you 君はきっと優しすぎて 僕はきっとそれを望みすぎて もう顔も見たくないと思うから 形も残らぬように You are definitely too kind I am definitely wanting this too much I already don't want to see your face anymore so I'll make it so that not even your figure is left 君の前から姿を消すって言ったのに 君の番号消せない僕はきっと半透明 他の誰かのとなりに居場所を見つければ ちゃんと消えられるはずなんだよ Although I said I'll vanish before you (*lit. = in front of you) I can't delete your number, I'm definitely semi-transparent If you search for this belonging place beside a different person I was supposed to properly be able to erase you 今も目を凝らせば 笑ってた君も泣いてた君も ...

Yatsushiro, Japan.  There isn't a day that goes by that I don't remember Yatsushiro.  With Kumamon paraphernalia, school posters, and letters decorating my room, songs on my phone/laptop that have already become associated with my time there, and the memories that I carry with me wherever I go, how can I ever forget? It's March 9th today.  The name of one of the songs from Remioromen. It's a graduation song. Soon, my 3rd year Junior High School students will be graduating.  I remember. When I first taught them when they were in grade 6, three and a half years ago.  I saw these children grow into the teenagers they are today.  I loved the energy and joy that these students had.  They'll soon enter high school, beyond the realm of whatever influence I may have had. Soon, my grade sixes will graduate.  I remember.  When I told a particular class that I would be leaving them for good that summer.  How some of the students cried, h...

月曜日、ラマダンが始まって、私が夏に帰るのを生徒にも伝え始めました。 小学校Bの６年生に伝えた時、一人の女の子が泣いてきました。その子を見て、私も熱いものが込み上げてきました。その後、他の女の子もほとんど泣きました。先生として、皆を元気付けようとして、「（昼休みの鬼ごっこで）私よりもっと速い人がいますか？」と彼らに尋ねました。鬼ごっこを始める前に女の子達からいくつの手紙をもらいました。一人が「 私はマナ先生は私たちが卒業するまでいっしょにいてほしかったです。。まだ２ヶ月くらいあるのになみだがとまりませんでした 」と書いていました。 心が。。。 引っ越しの準備の間、心の準備をするのはなんかつらいです。 On Monday, Ramadan started and I also started telling my students I am leaving this summer. When I told the grade 6s at Elementary School B, one girl started crying. Looking at her made me teary-eyed too. Soon after, most of the other girls started crying as well. As a teacher, I wanted to try to cheer them up, so I asked them "Is there anyone faster than me!?" in regards to playing tag during the lunch break. Before we played tag, I got a number of letters from the girls. One girl wrote " I wanted you to be with us until we graduated... Although there's still about 2 months, my tears haven't stopped ". My heart... Among the things on...

月曜日、八代のALTとして、最後の運動会（小学校）を見に行きました。もともと、日曜日にするはずだったけど、雨が降って、月曜日になりました。でも、月曜日は中学校で働いているので、行けないだろうと思いました。でも、聞いてみたら、ちょっと年休を取れたので、少しだけですが、私の二ヶ所の小学校の運動会を見に行きました。 中学校の運動会は普通は５月だけど、今年から１０月にする予定なので、もう見れなくなりました T.T。去年、小学校の運動会の日の前の日私が引っ越した(アパート、ずっと八代）のですが、引っ越し業者が遅く来て、運動会の日はまだバタバタしていたので、少しだけしか見れなかった。なので、去年の運動会から、ずっと、ぜひぜひぜひ、今年は一日中運動会に行く！！！と思っていたので、こういう風にしました。少しだけど、最後の運動会見られて、良かったです！  その他にも、中学校で、だいぶ忙しく楽しい日でした！特別支援の授業で、生徒と先生に  英語掲示板を見せて、カナダとシンガポール（掲示板の内容）に興味があるようでした！昼休みに、今年の最初のEnglish　Clubがありました！朝、一人の先生が中学校一年生１０人が興味がありそうだと言って、その後、違う先生が中学校一年生２０人に興味がありそうだと言いました。結局、新メンバーは４人だけど、嬉しいです！その４人は可愛行くて素敵な中学校一年生の男の子です！  残り時間はもう。。２ヶ月間ぐらいになって、あという間ですけど、最後まで頑張りたいと思います！！ 英語掲示板　（English Board) On Monday,  I went to the last sports undoukai (sports festival) as a Yatsushiro ALT.  Originally, the undoukai was supposed to happen on Sunday, but it rained, and the undoukai was moved to Monday instead.  But, because I had work at my Junior High School, I didn't think I could go....

キラリ 作詞・作曲 水野良樹　 編曲：本間昭光 Lyrics and Composition: Yoshiki Mizuno Arrangement: Akimitsu Honma 泣きたいなんて言わないよ　 素直になれないふたりの もどかしいこの距離をこえたい 抑えられない気持ちを 背中にそっとつぶやいたんだ 君のこころへ　キラリ　つのる想い Don't say you want to cry We aren't being honest (with our feelings) I want to cross over this irritating distance I can't pin down this feeling Behind you I softly muttered My feeling is growing brilliantly towards your heart 時が止まったような　そんな不思議な瞬間だった　突然君が手をつかんだ 信号が変わって　離れていってしまうのが嫌で もう少しだけって心で言った It felt like time stopped at that strange moment When you suddenly held my hand The lights changed, and I didn't want to have to separate I said "just a little longer" with my heart どこか切ない君の横顔 優しく照らす光りにほら わたしはなれるかな Somewhere, heartrending, Your profile There, in a gentle, illuminating, light I wonder if I can become.. 泣きたいなんて言わないよ いつでも君のとなりで いちばんにその笑顔見せてよ 忘れられない時間を ふたりでちゃんとつくりたいんだ 君のこころへ　キラリ　つのる想い Don...

Exile - Everything（英訳） エクザイル - エブリシング English lyrics (translation) Album: Exile Evolution Please ask if you would like to use my lyrics! MAKE SURE you credit me! ...even though my translation isn't perfect :S 眩しすぎる 太陽の下 明日へと続くこの道 新しいステージ目指すよ It's too bright under the sun This road continues towards tomorrow I'm aiming at a new stage  駆け抜けた日々の中で 僕たちが見つけたものは お金じゃ買えない気持ちと絆だけ Within the days that have gone past, The thing we found was Feelings and connections that money can't buy 遠回りしてもいい 近道しても結局 最後には大丈夫 大事なもの見えるよ Even if you take a detour, even if you take a shortcut  Eventually, in the end, it will be alright You'll be able to see the important thing *1 今新しいドアを開けて また一歩歩き出すよ いつになっても悩みは消えないけど 生きてることで すべてはOKさ! Now, open a new door I'll walk one more step Although there'll never be a time when my worries disappear It's a part of living, so everything will be OK! 青すぎ...

Flumpool（フランプール）- ビリーバーズ・ハイ歌詞（英訳） Flumpool - Believer's High(translation) Album: TBR on The Best 2008-2014: MONUMENT Please ask if you would like to use my lyrics! MAKE SURE you credit me! ...even though my translation isn't perfect :S 笑顔も涙もきっと全て君に出会うためだった My smiling face and tears, surely everything, was for meeting you こぼれ行く涙風が連れて行く 慣れない仕草でその先へ何度も手を伸ばした 言葉足らずで傷つけた人よ もう取り消せない過去を背負って 踏み出して行くんだ The wind takes the overflowing tears With unfamiliar actions, I've reached for that numerous times A person hurt by just words Burdened with the past that I can't take back I stepped forward 笑顔も涙もきっと全て 君に出会うための理由だった 明日があるたったそれだけで 僕ら生きる意味になって そしてまた日が照らすよ My smiling face and tears, surely everything, was the reason for meeting you Just because there is tomorrow, has become the meaning for living and the sun will shine on

作曲：阪井一生 作詞︰山村隆太 歌詞：傘の下で君は I couldn't find an MV, so here's a audio file: 満たせぬまま　君は去ってった 土に還る　花びらのよう 望むもの　揃えれぬ僕を 迷わずおいて　眩いまま You left, seeming satisfied Returning to earth, like a flower petal I was able to collect all the things I desired I lost my way, blinded by the light 可憐なステイタス　溢れる程のキャリア 見とれた　瞳はいま　しなやかに寂しい A poor status, a full-filling career The charmed pupil is now flexibly sad 降り注ぐ日差し　黒い傘の下で君は その笑顔遮断しながら　涙溜め込んでゆく 盲目な恋　妥協しても愛するような そんな本当の幸せ　君に感じさせてあげれずに Rays of sunlight through a downpour, beneath the dark umbrella you While your face is blocked off, you're saving your tears Blind love、even with compromise, you still love I want to make you feel this kind of happiness 愛想をまき　強気なフリしても 繊細すぎる　母性が愛しい Politely (??) , even if you confidently do things freely It's too delicate, motherhood is dear こんなにくれたもの　形なき砥石のよう 「愛する喜び」渡せなかった事実 The truth is that I couldn't pass on this thing called "rejoicing in love"; the shape was l...

Flumpool（フランプール）- Touch（英訳） Flumpool - Touch English lyrics (translation) Album: Experience Please ask if you would like to use my lyrics! MAKE SURE you credit me! ...even though my translation isn't perfect :S 何回　聞いてきた台詞に　僕は頷いてみせる 足元に散らかった　君の理想　集めながら How many times have I nodded to these lines? While your ideals are collected, they are scattered at your feet 「ちゃんと分かってるつもり」なんて言い逃れる僕に その瞳　潤ませて健気に笑う君　思い知る愛 The words "I plan to understand exactly" somehow escaped This pupil has become teary, you struggle to laugh and I realize it's love 触れていたい　離さない　指先まで全部 鼓動さえ　君と合わせたいんだ 虜にしてくれよ　今宵そっと　光へと touch I want to feel touched, I don't want to separate, until the fingertips, everything Even just a heartbeat, I want to match yours I'll be under your spell*, Tonight, let's go softly towards the light and touch 何度　確かめ合っても　僕ら満たされなくて とめどなく溢れてる　想いが今日も膨れっ面 No matter how many times we check with each other, we're never satisfied Endlessly overfl...

Flumpool（フランプール）- Answer（英訳） Flumpool - answer English lyrics (translation) Album: Experience Please ask if you would like to use my lyrics! MAKE SURE you credit me! ...even though my translation isn't perfect :S 君はまだ　信じているかい? 失った　遠き夢の影 俯いて　疲れていないかい? 声もなく　理解もない日々 Do you still believe? The lost dream far away Ashamed, you're not tired? The days without a voice, and without understanding “君のために生きていたい”と 心はまだ疼いてる Your heart is still throbbing with "I want to live for you" 挫けるんじゃないと　煽る夜明け 君のその胸に　秘めた祈りを 暖めたいんだ　消えぬように この身は削れたっていい 答えがあるなら　それが愛なら Not(?) being discouraged, the stirred up dawn Your hidden prayer in your heart that you wanted to warm, so that it could vanish You can plane this body (*??) If there is an answer, if that is love 何(なん)のため　ここにいるのか? 誰のため　傷ついてくのか? 輝きを　貰えた記憶 引きずったまま　積もってく抜け殻 For what are you here for? For who are you heart for? The radiant memory (*?)(lit:The memory that received radiance) The the empty shells pili...

Flumpool（フランプール）- 36℃（英訳） Flumpool - 36℃ English lyrics (translation) Album: Experience Please ask if you would like to use my lyrics! MAKE SURE you credit me! ...even though my translation isn't perfect :S 息遣いひとつさえ愛しい すべての時計の針を止めたいほどに Even just one breath is dear As much as I want to stop all the hands on the clock 同じ毛布に　包(くる)まって この街の　この小さな部屋の隅で Wrapped in the same blanket In the corner of this small room of this city 窓を打つ　雨は　止まない素振り なのにさ　君の体温(ぬくもり)だけで　この胸に太陽(ひ)は昇る Although(The behaviour of) the rain that doesn't stop hitting the window Only against your warmth, the sun in my heart ascends そっと　抱きしめて　傷まで　温めあって 36℃の熱情(おもい)　重ね合わせ 決して　離さない　どんなに　引き裂かれたって ずっと　心の奥には　君しかいない 目を閉じて　ほら　触れて　夢じゃない愛 Gently hugging, until even the scars warm The 36℃ passion overlaps Erase, not separating, (asking) How were we separated You are always the only one in my heart I close my eyes, and there, I feel this real (*D.T = non-dream) love 雨が上がったら出掛けよう ふたりなら　未来が景色を拓く ...

Flumpool（フランプール）- どんな未来にも愛はある歌詞（英訳） Flumpool - In whatever future, there is love English lyrics (translation) Album: Touch, and Experience Please ask if you would like to use my lyrics! MAKE SURE you credit me! ...even though my translation isn't perfect :S ただ、あなたが笑ってくれるから　僕は生きてゆける もし　この声が涸れてもね　唄うから　歓びの歌 美しく輝くほどに　心に咲く花よ いま称えよう　どんな未来にも愛はある Just because you laughed, I can live Even if this voice dries up, since I'm singing, it's a joyful song As beautiful and sparkling as the flower blooming in the heart Let's give praise now, in whatever future there will be love たったひとつだけ言える事があって あなたに出逢うまで希望など見えなくて この想いに偽りなどはない （あのが）篝火(かがりび)のような　守りたい光 There's only one thing that can be said I can't wait until I meet you (lit: Until I meet you, I can't see hope) This thought is not a fabrication The light I want to protect like that bonfire その胸の奥　塞いだ　孤独に触れたい 解(ほど)いてごらんよ　もう一人にさせはしない Inside this heart, it has built up (?) , I want to experience this ...

作詞：清木場俊介 作曲：清木場俊介・川根来音 Lyrics: Shunsuke Kiyokiba Composer: Shunsuke Kiyokiba, Raine (?) Kawane Please ask if you would like to use my lyrics! MAKE SURE you credit me! ...even though my translation isn't perfect :S 迷うと云う事はそう!貴方が生きてる証さ! 悩む事はそう!貴方が生きてるって云う事だよ! The very fact of you saying that you're lost is the proof that you're living! Worries are exactly what is it to be living! (*) もしも貴方が傷ついたなら…　生きているんだ!と 笑って見せてよ!ほら貴方は大丈夫だよ! If you have been hurt, you are living! Try smiling! There, you're fine! そう貴方も僕も　この広い世界で 精一杯に生き抜いているから　何も怖がらないでおくれ Yes, you and me, in this vast world Since we're surviving with all our might, don't be afraid of anything もしも淋しくなったら　明日を抱いて眠れば… 大丈夫だから迷った時は　僕が傍に居るよ! If you become lonely, hold on tomorrow and if you sleep... It's ok, when you lose your way, I will be by your side! 誰かの事羨んだり　憎んだりする前に 自分は「幸せなんだ!」と信じてみよう Being envious of someone, before hating someone Let's try to believe in our ”This is hap...