Journey of Life

Together, searching for shelter,
we ran through the rain.

Even if I lose something,
There’s just one thing that I have to protect.

I’ll go search with you
For the meaning of my birth in this world
Even while wounded,
Let’s go to meet the new scenery

I shaded myself from the setting sun
The prism of my fingertips reflected orange

For your sake, I want to become so kind
That almost everything else about me could be forgiven.

The light that overflows this world
gathers in my hands
illuminating the darkness
So I won’t lose sight of the long road

I’ll go search with you
For the meaning of my birth in this world
Even while wounded, let’s go
Even further on, to meet the new scenery.

- Tomorrow, sung by Mikuni Shimokawa, an opening song from Full Metal Panic. Translated by BluePenguin.

I received a short letter from her,
saying she’s doing fine.

I distantly envisioned her face, trying so hard to smile,
and it seemed lonely to me.

If I don’t have more faith in the power sleeping within,
I won’t be able to find any answers, right?

Everybody changes, in order to make their dreams come true.
The town we once frolicked in blurred in the narrow window.

A brave face that seems to say
that it’s OK not to worry..

If I don’t have more faith in those things
that I decided for myself while I was away
worrying about the love that I lost,
I won’t be able to cultivate strong feelings, right?

Everyone drifts away as they approach their dreams.
I have a feeling that the path I’ve been walking
will one day look wonderful

Everybody changes, in order to make their dreams come true.
The town we once frolicked in blurred in the narrow window.

- Yume wo Kanaeru Tame ni, sung by Aya Hisakawa & Akiko Hiramatsu, an opening song from All Purpose Cultural Cat Girl Nuku Nuku. Translated by Helen Stansfeld.

If the tears begin to overflow, it’s ok not to stop them.
In the sad end, the light should come through.

Stay..

Yes, I believed in the same feelings
I was looking for the memories that disappeared
I can’t meet you now, but
I can hide my sad feelings and become strong;
I will go on making sure that I do

If the tears begin to overflow, it’s ok not to stop them.
In the sad end, the light should come through.

I take back the things that are rushed too much & broke
in order to walk like myself

Hey, when I meet you again
I believe that you’ll let me say "goodbye" first
I’m sure that there will be a new tomorrow

The time that passes by without being lost.
without being impatient turns into kindness;
I won’t forget, even the pain

I hold onto my painful heart that is too innocent for the sake of my new-born self

I will..

If the tears begin to overflow, it’s ok not to stop them.
In the sad end, the light should come through.
I take back the things that are rushed too much & broke
in order to walk like myself
The time that passes by without being lost.
without being impatient turns into kindness;
I won’t forget, even the pain.

I will..

- I will, sung by Sowelu, translated by Cori

Heart to heart
Turning on the switch in our hearts and shaking away the tears
We can feel the breeze sweeping past us
Let’s bring "Love" and "Thank You" with us for tomorrow
How should we show the gratitude of the miraculous meeting?
The important person that we can be proud of and want to search for

When I can say "I like you", I can like myself
The word "Love" is the matter of the heart
Everyone knew that something’s going to happen
I’m not a living mannequin
Reality isn’t a game
So we can’t selfishly reset it
Oh my wish
Turning on the switch in our hearts, we want to become happy
Only holding onto the kindness of countless kisses..
Throughout the seasons, let’s dream in this town
From the failure of yesterday, it’ll surely begin
No matter what each day is like, we’ll live on without looking back

Even though something happens, it isn’t the end of everything
It’ll settle down eventually
I finally feel that I understand what "Love grows" means
Turning on the switch in our hearts and shaking away the tears
We can feel the breeze sweeping past us
Let’s bring "Love" and "Thank You" with us for tomorrow
How should we show the gratitude of the miraculous meeting?
The important person that we can be proud of and want to search for

We didn’t give up because someone was there, right?
With someone’s words, we began to walk again
While the light is cracking, we’re always desperate
It’s love, isn’t it? It must be love

Oh my wish
Turning on the switch in our hearts, we want to become happy
Only holding onto the kindness of countless kisses..
Throughout the seasons, let’s dream in this town
From the failure of yesterday, it’ll surely begin
No matter what each day is like, we’ll live on without looking back
Let’s knock on the huge door.

- Hearts, sung by Saori Nishihata, an ending song from Star Ocean EX
- Translated by Kaworu_S

>> Have you ever love and hate someone at the same time? I have.. It hurts more that just hating someone only.. Still love is the greatest.. Still it can make hate disappear and still love remains.. Still remember that the opposite can happen too.. Well, just be yourself and remember who you are.. You’ll find the real one in your heart ^^

In this quiet night, I’m waiting for you
During that time, your smile has faded away
Now that a little time has passed,
Fond memories start to surface.

At the place when the stars fall
I’m always wishing for your laughter
Even though we’re apart now
We can meet again, right?

From when has my smile faded this much
Since it was shattered by one mistake
Change only the precious things into light and
Go beyond the sky with fortitude

To the place where the stars fall
I want my thoughts to reach you.
I’m always be by your side
Since I will embrace that coldness,
Even though we’re apart now
We will definitely be back together

In the quiet night…

- Shizuka na Yoru ni, sung by Rie Tanaka, an insert song from Gundam Seed

At first I was afraid, I was petrified.
I kept thinking I couldn’t live without you by my side.
But then I spent so many nights, just thinking how you’ve done me wrong.
I grew strong. I learned how to get along.

And so you’re back from outer space.
I just walked in to find you here
Without that look upon your face.
I should have change my fucking lock.
I would have made you leave your key
if I’d have known for one second
you’d be back to bother me.

Oh now go
Walk out the door
Just turn around now
You’re not welcome anymore
Weren’t you the one who tried to break me with desire?
Did you think I’d crumble? Did you think I’d lay down and die?
Oh not I

I will survive
As long as I know how to love
I know I’ll be alive.
I’ve got all my love to live
I’ve got all my love to give
I will survive
I will survive

It took all the strength I have not to fall apart.
I’m trying hard to mend the pieces of my broken heart.
And I spend oh so many nights just feeling sorry for myself.
I used to cry, but now I hold my head up high.

And you’ll see me with somebody new.
I’m not that stupid little person still in love with you
And so you thought you’d just drop by
and you expect me to be free.
But now I’m saving all my lovin for someone who’s lovin me.

Oh now go
Walk out the door
Just turn around now
You’re not welcome anymore
Weren’t you the one who tried to break me with desire?
Did you think I’d crumble? Did you think I’d lay down and die?
Oh not I

I will survive
As long as I know how to love
I know I’ll be alive.
I’ve got all my love to live
I’ve got all my love to give
I will survive
I will survive

- I will survive, sung by Cake

I feel nature breathing with my whole body
The melody continues incessantly from ages past
The wind, the sea, and the sky summon me

Feel Universe
In the morning when the universe jolts itself awake
Feel Universe
If you believe, you can feel it
A ballad forever ringing in your heart

There’s only one sure thing
I’m living myself
Polishing only my heart
Breaking up the lies
Embrace only a blazing soul and sing on

Feel Universe
There’s no end to the universe like this guitar
Feel Universe
Eternity is here. The future shines.
I don’t need things like heaven

I’m about to explode, I let me be free
A shout towards the sky beyond.  I let you be free
Oh! The rhythm now rages. We are gonna be free

Feel Universe
In the morning when the universe jolts itself awake
Feel Universe
If you believe, you can feel it
A ballad forever ringing in your heart

Woah, we are gonna be free..
We are gonna be free..
We are gonna be free..

- Feel Universe, sung by Firebomber, a song from Macross 7 Dynamite
- Translated by J-Lyrics Translation Team

>>> Free from anything and of course, from you.. hahaha.. I will survive :))

I feel as if something’s wrong
with the future, the news, and even myself

Intertwined in a peaceful night LOVE & PAIN
The sound of waves erase the scenes I got so used to seeing

GOOD BYE
Let’s say farewell, tonight, right here
Dreams go on changing. there’s no end to it
GOOD BYE
There will always be a song on our lips
We’ll see each other some day as long as there’s a soul in this heart

That answer no one has ever told me
is a bird flying beyond the window, faraway

We mustn’t forget the RAIN-RAINBOW we chased when we were young
and that there is a real sky

GOOD BYE
Let’s begin here once more
I always feel the wind blowing all over me
GOOD BYE
After a lingering night, the day breaks
Yes, we are one
In this heart, we hold the eternity we promised

GOOD BYE
Let’s say farewell, tonight, right here
Dreams go on changing. there’s no end to it
GOOD BYE
There will always be a song on our lips
We’ll see each other some day as long as there’s a soul in this heart

- From Good Bye sung by Nekki Basara, a song from Macross 7 Dynamite
Translated by J-Lyrics Translation Team

>>> Good bye to bad memories.. good bye to bad persons.. good bye to bad things came from you.. and also good bye to you.. :)) To be continued to Feel Universe…^^

If  you become the wind
I want to become the endless skies.
When the sound of violent rain stands still,
I strum my guitar and calm your heart.

COME ON PEOPLE, I want to feel it,
Right now, because it’s good that I don’t understand.
COME ON PEOPLE, to the limits of mortal life
I’ll continue to protect you.
MY SOUL FOR YOU.

When you lose your way,
you illuminate the darkness by your smile.
If your sadness can be cured,
then until my voice dies,
I will continue to sing.

COME ON PEOPLE, I want to sing it.
Forever, I won’t change.
COME ON PEOPLE like the sun
I’ll brighten you up.
MY SOUL FOR YOU.

- Translated Jui-Hua (Ray) Huang
- From My Soul for You, sung by Nekki Basara in Macross 7.

>>> Hey, it’s always for you though I know you never see me writing for you here hahaha^^.. but hey.. it’s always for you :))