人間の心の中には生まれつきある音楽が流れていてそれに似た曲を人は好きになるんだとか。「自分の曲」は何だろうといつも考えながら歌詞を和訳しています。
I have heard that every one of us has a special music running deep inside our soul and whatever music we love in our lives has something in common with it. I always translate English lyrics into Japanese, wondering what my music sounds like.
「悪魔」が存在するとは思えません。それはただの大きな「箱」で，人間は自分の嫌いな相手や社会や自分のためにならないと思う人間をそこに入れているだけです。 I don't think devils exist. It's a big box in which we put people we hate thinking they would do harm to us and our society. I Wanna Be Adored (The Stone Roses)
[Verse] I don't have to sell my soul He's already in me I don't need to sell my soul He's already in me
[Chorus] I wanna be adored I wanna be adored
[Verse] I don't have to sell my soul He's already in me I don't need to sell my soul He's already in me
[Chorus] I wanna be adored I wanna be adored
[Instrumental Break]
[Chorus] Adored I wanna be adored
[Outro] You adore me You adore me You adore me I wanna, I wanna, I wanna be adored I wanna, I wanna, I wanna be adored I wanna, I wanna, I wanna be adored I wanna, I wanna, I gotta be adored (I wanna, I wanna, I wanna) I wanna be adored
傷ついた主人公が二度と恋はしないと誓う曲は少なくありませんが，個人的には人生でそこまで恋愛で傷ついた経験はありません。 In many songs, the narrator gets hurt and swears they will never fall in love again. I've never hurt that bad in love in my life. Boston (Stella Lefty)
[Intro] On a train back to Boston and we're jumpin' the gun And I'm tellin' you baby, "This the part where I'd run" But I like it when you're nice, like it when you're nice to me
[Verse 1] Well, there I was Swearin' I would never fall in love All my inhibitions walked out the second You said "What's up?" So, here we go I'm throwin' out the things I used to know I hate to admit it but I guess I'm not better alone
[Chorus] On a train back to Boston and we're jumpin' the gun And I'm tellin' you baby, "This the part wherе I'd run" But I like it when you're nicе, like it when you're nice to me I don't know where it's goin' but don't wanna go back And usually I'd leave right at the thought of that But I like it when you're nice, like it when you're nice to me
[Verse 2] Wakin' up by your side I see it when the mornin' hits your eyes You don't want me to leave Never knew I would be this along for the ride Last month, you were just another someone But now, we're headin' back to where you come from
[Chorus] On a train back to Boston and we're jumpin' the gun And I'm tellin' you baby, "This the part where I'd run" But I like it when you're nice, like it when you're nice to me I don't know where it's goin' but don't wanna go back And usually I'd leave right at the thought of that But I like it when you're nice, like it when you're nice to me
[Post-Chorus] I like it when you're nice to me I like it when you're nice to me
[Outro] On a train back to Boston and we're jumpin' the gun And I'm tellin' you baby, "This the part where I'd run" But I like it when you're nice, like it when you're nice to me
「このアタシに頼ればいいの，もうダメだって思ったら（I will be the answer at the end of the line）」という表現には表面上は前向きで肯定的な響きがありますが，相手に尽くすという名目でその影に話者の不安が隠されていることもあります。 Although a line like "I will be the answer at the end of the line" sounds assertive and positive on the surface, sometimes it hides the narrator's insecurity in the guise of devoting themself to the second person. Answer (Sarah McLachlan)
[Verse 1] I will be the answer At the end of the line I will be there for you While you take the time In the burning of uncertainty I will be your solid ground I will hold the balance If you can't look down
[Verse 2] If it takes my whole life I won't break, I won't bend It'll all be worth it Worth it in the end 'Cause I can only tell you what I know That I need you in my life When the stars have all gone out You'll still be burning so bright
[Bridge] Cast me gently Into morning For the night has been unkind Take me to a A place so holy That I can wash this from my mind The memory of choosing not to fight
[Verse 2] If it takes my whole life I won't break, I won't bend It'll all be worth it Worth it in the end 'Cause I can only tell you what I know That I need you in my life When the stars have all burned out You'll still be burning so bright
[Outro] Cast me gently Into morning For the night has been unkind
巷では「失敗すると思うとそうなる」と言われます。そうなるように行動してしまうからだそうですが，もしそうならこの主人公がまずやることは先を見通す能力など自分にはないと思うことではないでしょうか？ People say if you think you fail, you will. You will act to prove yourself right. If so, the first thing the narrator have to do is to deny their ability to see the future. Mr. Know-It-All (Teddy Swims)
[Verse 1] She like the low, she like the high (Mm) I've seen it all too many times Geronimo, she's droppin' by (Mm) Fork in the road, this fate of mine
[Pre-Chorus] I can't act like I don't keep dressin' for the storm, then blame the sky Oh, I know I'm damned if I do, damned if I don't Wherever I end up, it's never no surprise
[Chorus] Shoulda told you I could see this comin' Like I'm lookin' right into a crystal ball When I fall in love, it's with misfortune Oh, I wish I wasn't Mr. Know It All Give you everythin' you say you wanted See the future like it's written on the wall (Ooh) You're thе only thing that's missin' from it Oh, I wish I wasn't Mr. Know It All Mr. Know It All (Mr.)
[Verse 2] Pullin' dominoes from a coffee can (Mm-mm) Set 'em up and watch 'еm fall, do it over again Like a tennis ball through a ceiling fan Bet you'll never end up fallin' back in my hands, oh
[Chorus] Shoulda told you I could see this comin' (See this comin') Like I'm lookin' right into a crystal ball (Ooh) When I fall in love, it's with misfortune Oh, I wish I wasn't Mr. Know It All (Oh, oh) Give you everythin' you say you wanted (Say you wanted, yeah) See the future like it's written on the wall You're the only thing that's missin' from it (Missin' from it) Oh, I wish I wasn't Mr. Know It All
[Bridge] I don't wanna stay (Stay), I don't wanna run I already know what this'll become I'm watchin' you dance and fallin' in love I'm gettin' way too close to the sun
[Chorus] Shoulda told you I could see this comin' (Comin') Like I'm lookin' right into a crystal ball When I fall in love, it's with misfortune (Oh, it's with misfortune) Oh, I wish I wasn't Mr. Know It All Give you everythin' you say you wanted (You say you wanted, yeah) See the future like it's written on the wall (Written on the wall) You're the only thing that's missin' from it (Missin' from it) Oh, I wish I wasn't Mr. Know It All
[Outro] Mr. Know It All (Mr. Know It All) (Mr., Mr. Know It All; Mr.) Mr. Know It All
この曲にはなんとなく不吉なものを感じます。無論これが1995年に東京で起こった虐殺と関連があるとは思いませんが，「グル」という言葉をあの時初めて知りました。 I see something ominous about this song. I don't think it has something to do with the massacure in the Tokyo subways in 1995. It was then that I learned a word 'guru'. Infinity (Guru Josh)
[Verse 1] 1990's, time for Guru, uh 1990's, time for Guru, uh 1990's, time for Guru, uh-uh, ooh-uh 1990's, time for Guru, uh-uh-uh
[Instrumental Break]
[Verse 2] 1990's, time for the Guru, uh 1990's, time for the Guru, uh 1990's, time for the Guru, uh 1990's, time for—
「いてくれ」と主人公に言われたら相手はそうしてくれるのでしょうか？私はそうではないと思いますが，仮にそうだとすると余計に悪いのではないのでしょうか？ Would the second person stay if the narrator asks them to? I don't think they would. If so, would it be far worse? Stay Love (Lewis Capaldi)
[Verse 1] Oh, love, I'm a mess right now Can you help me out? 'Cause it's all gone south Oh, love, make the hurt not hurt 'Cause the pills don't work They just make it worse
[Pre-Chorus] So, when the rights are going wrong And I'm barely holding on Baby, hear when I say
[Chorus] Oh won't you stay, love When everybody's leaving? Come on, stay, love To get me through the evening Oh, I pray, love That you'll always be the one And, when the road gets rough Don't give up on us And this could stay, love
[Verse 2] Oh, life can be cruel sometimes It's the perfect crime, with an alibi And I try to make it on my own But that's a fighter's fight And I'm the loving type, oh
[Pre-Chorus] So, when the rights are going wrong And I'm barely holding on Baby, hear when I say
[Chorus] Oh won't you stay, love When everybody's leaving? Come on, stay, love To get me through the evening You know, I pray, love That you'll always be the one And, when the road gets rough Don't give up on us And this could stay, love Stay love
[Bridge] Oh If the world is weighing on your back All your colours fade to grey and black Oh, my darling, I just hope you know
[Chorus] That I'll stay, love When everybody's leaving Yeah, I'll stay, love To get you through the evening Oh, I pray, love That you'll always be the one And, when the road gets rough I won't give up on us Oh, won't you stay, love When everybody's leaving? Come on, stay, love To get me through the evening Oh, I pray, love That you'll always be the one And, when the road gets rough Don't give up on us And this could stay, love
ここでいう「いい暮らし（good life）」とは一体何のことでしょうか？経済的に豊かな生活それとも刺激に溢れた生活でしょうか？わかりませんがそれとは違うものであるように思われます。 What does 'good life' refer to here? A wealthy life or a life full of excitements? I don't know but I think it's something else. Good Life (Inner City)
[Verse 1] Let me take you to a place I know you wanna go It's a good life hey hey hey yeah I don't wanna stand around and beg you Just don't say no No, no No, no
[Verse 2] I have got a feeling that you're gonna like it What I'm doing to you Ooh ooh oooh And I'm doing what I'm doing I'll be doing what you want to me to do Hey hey hey
[Pre-Chorus] Love is shining Life is thriving In the good life Good life
[Chorus] Good life Good life Good life In the Good life Good life
[Verse 3] A feeling that you get from the good life hey hey hey Once you get that good life feeling Let me tell you no one can take it away (Take it away take it away) No, no, no, no
[Chorus] No more bad times Only glad times in the good life Good life Good life Good life In the Good life Good life
Good life Good life Good life In the Good life Good life
[Verse 4] When the grooves are rocking nothing feels as good as a good life Heay heay ooh I want you to want me To want the good life all night Ah ah hey hey hey
[Chorus] No more rainy days The sun will chase the clouds away In the good life Good life Good life Good life In the Good life Good life
Good life Good life Good life In the Good life Good life
Good life Good life Good life In the Good life Good life
No more sorrow Nothing borrowed in the good life Good life
Good life Good life Good life Good life In the Good life Good life
