Angela Aki has a beautiful voice, that's for sure. However, most of her songs in my opinion feels similar and do not have a striking melody. This song is waayyy different, most probably her best song so far. With an enchanting melody and her usual enchanting voice, as well as a very meaningful lyrics in a country with a high rate of teen suicides, this is definetly a HIT song.
Not to mention the beautiful "Minna No Uta" or animated version of the PV. What a talented animator! It really captures the soul of the song.
Really look forward to the release of the song on 17 September 2008.
Tegami ~Haikei Juugo No Kimi E~ (Minna No Uta Ver.) - Angela Aki
Tegami ~Haikei Juugo No Kimi E~ - Angela Aki
Lyrics (translated)
Dear you,
Who's reading this letter
Where are you and what are you doing now?
For me who's 15 years old
There are seeds of worries I can't tell anyone
If it's a letter addressed to my future self,
Surely I can confide truly to myself
Now, it seems that I'm about to be defeated and cry
For someone who's seemingly about to disappear
Whose words should I believe in?
This one-and-only heart has been broken so many times
In the midst of this pain, I live the present
Dear you,
Thank you
I have something to tell the 15-year-old you
If you continue asking what and where you should be going
You'll be able to see the answer
The rough seas of youth may be tough
But row your boat of dreams on
Towards the shores of tomorrow
Now, please don't be defeated and please don't shed a tear
During these times when you're seemingly about to disappear
Just believe in your own voice
For me as an adult, there are sleepless nights when I'm hurt
But I'm living the bittersweet present
There's meaning to everything in life
So build your dreams without fear
Keep on believing
Seems like I'm about to be defeated and cry
For someone who's seemingly about to disappear
Whose words should I believe in?
Please don't be defeated and please don't shed a tear
During these times when you're seemingly about to disappear
Just believe in your own voice
No matter era we're in
There's no running away from sorrow
So show your smile, and go on living the present
Go on living the present
Dear you,
Who's reading this letter
I wish you happiness...
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