Hello. I'm Yoshitani, also known as staff member Y.
In this article, we will introduce some musical words that will give you a push.
Introduction
If I recall correctly, it was when I was in junior high school.
This was the first time I was shocked by the language of music.
I'm sure my senior lent it to me.
A track from BUMP OF CHICKEN's album "Yggdrasil"
These were the lyrics to "Guild."
BUMP OF CHICKEN / GUILD
How long have you been given the job of being human?
I don't feel like I got the salary I deserve
Source: http://j-lyric.net/artist/a000673/l002b4b.html
As soon as the song started, I remember thinking, "What is this..." and my attention was automatically drawn to my ears.
Accept it even if it's dirty, the world is yours
It doesn't matter, you should just live like that
All of this is just a normal everyday life that drives me crazy
Source: http://j-lyric.net/artist/a000673/l002b4b.html
At the time, I was in the midst of adolescence. No matter how hard I tried, there were so many things I couldn't understand.
I think I was often at a loss as to what to do.
It was during this time that I came across the lyrics of this song, which, even now, more than 10 years later, continues to encourage me, telling me, "That's okay."
Since that shock, when I listen to music I pay more attention to the lyrics than anything else.
A musician's philosophy packed into just a few minutes and limited bars.
This time I'd like to introduce some of my favorite encouraging music quotes.
ELLE GARDEN / Elevated line
Slowly tilting, watch your step
You're much stronger than you think
Source: http://j-lyric.net/artist/a002983/l00ba4c.html
When you feel like you're feeling unstable,
When you're feeling negative,
"Calm down for a moment," are the words that bring you back to your senses.
It works better than energy drinks.
plenty / Blue Days
If you believe you can go anywhere
There's no way I can't go anywhere
Until the morning comes, I am the only one who is right
Source: https://www.uta-net.com/song/127755/
I used to listen to it a lot on my way home at night during my university days.
When vague anxieties about the future suddenly feel real,
"Isn't what I'm thinking right now correct?"
These are the words that asked me the question.
tacica / Renewal of Life
I hate myself and the days that end without being able to say that there's no me other than myself
If you're not in your place
Always beneath freedom, life cries
Source: https://www.uta-net.com/song/110260/
This is also a phrase I came across during my university days.
It feels like a question is being asked that draws out your true feelings: "Is that really okay?"
I remember listening to it while pedaling my bike as hard as I could when I wanted to clear my mind.
Chatmonchy / majority blues
To the me I have yet to meet
I'm the only one who can make you
majority minority
I'm the one who will protect you
Source: https://www.uta-net.com/song/219755/
These words are written like a letter to your future self.
I interpreted it as a song about self-realization and determination,
I find myself getting excited on my own.
Eclipse Natsuko / Forty
We have no signs, we have no guarantees
We have no guidance, we put our own hands on the O and X
On bad days, I just sing a song to get back on my feet
I'll just sing until I reach the day when I wasn't wrong
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeaUlaI5o2s
It's a simple and essential word.
It has become so ingrained in me that it naturally plays in my head at the beginning and end of each day.
It's like a magic word to me.
summary
After much deliberation, I have chosen these five.
I've listed as many as I can remember while writing this article:
There were quite a lot of them,
I truly realized that I have been brought to life by the words of music.
What are some musical words that give you encouragement, readers?
Once this turmoil is over, I think things will start moving again.
At times like these, the words of music can surely be of help.
Thank you for reading to the end.
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