Our Wish
("NEGAI"
in Japanese)
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Song by Yasuko Yamaoka Guitar by Yoshio Shine Original lyricist (verse 1 to 4):Ohzu Junior High School Students in Hiroshima Lyric Arrangement:Takashi Yamanoki Composer:Ryuji Takada Translation:Suwako Nagata, Yvonne Burke, Yasuko Yamaoka |
* The verses after 5th are English versions or original language versions, collected from NEGAI Connection members and their students from the world. If it is a translation , sometimes it may not harmonize with the melody. |
1021. What did the white birds carry?
It's happiness and a wish for peace
We made a pledge in a peace ceremomy
No nuke, no war that's our peace wish
(Misaki Morioka Kobe Municipal Minato JHS Sep 19 2007)
1022. To give light and flowers to the people in heaven
We are wishing peace today and tomorrow
62 years ago a lot of people were killed
We have to treasure today to change our future
(Misaki Morioka Kobe Municipal Minato JHS Sep 19 2007)
1023. The sun is shining above the earth
We can share tenderness and love
We never give up, with our will and courage
We really wish for the true peace
(Nishikino Akira Professional singer Tokyo Sep. 22 2007)
1024. On the earth, we would like to spread
Not fighting but dreams and hopes
Everyone would keep in touch friendkly
One wish would be realized
(Masawaki Yasuko HirosimaMunicipal Niho JH PTA Sep 23 2007)
1025. If above our heads the thing which exploded
Would not be bombs but fireworks
Everone would be freed from sadness and pains
(Takamatsu Takenori HirosimaMunicipal Niho JH the 1st grader Sep 23 2007)
1026. I wish we could make peace from our small hands
We could throw nukes and we could join hands
We can start from what we can
Until the day when the world becomes one
(Yanaihara Reiko HirosimaMunicipal Niho JH the 2nd grader Sep 23 2007)
1027. If we have bonds in this school
We can face the difficulties
If we can deepen our friendship
We can make a happy school
(Ajimura Nami HirosimaMunicipal Niho JH the 2nd grader Sep 23 2007)
1028. We would like to make the world peaceful
We would like to sing and paint pictures
We would like to play cards happily
And we would like to make as many friends as possible
(Takayo Nakayoshi Nursery School The Sun Class Hiroshima Sep. 24 2007)
1029. We would like to make the earth peaceful
We sometimes fight but become friends again
We can join hands and forget hatred
We can make friends with people in the world
(Takayo Nakayoshi Nursery School The Sun Class Hiroshima Sep. 24 2007)
1030. What can we do for peace to protect the Japanese constitution?
It can show an example of peace to the whole world
Let's abolish the armaments and the US bases
I'm sure we can eliminate all wars
(Hirai Toshio Dentsu Santama Chorus Sep 25 2007)
1031. What can we do for peace to build friendship and trust?
Let's join hands with peoples in Asia
It can prevent wars and make peace
I'm sure we can make a peaceful relationship
(Hirai Toshio Dentsu Santama Chorus Sep 25 2007)
1032. What can we do for peace to talk with many people?
About our lives and peace and war
Let's communicate with many people
To search for a good compass of our country
(Hirai Toshio Dentsu Santama Chorus Sep 25 2007)
1033. If war broke out somewhere in the world
Not only me but also my beloved ones'
Treasure would be gone and lost
Stop war, never repeat again!
(Anonymous Sep. 28 2007)
1034. All the lives born in this world
We live in this green earth
We are polishing, enhancing, supporting each other
Let's connect lights for peace
(Hiroba Chorus Group Shizuoka Oct.3 2007)
1035. If you don't convey the truth to children
We may repeat the same mistake again
Don't hesitate to inherit this truth
Uncover the hidden cruel war
(Kubota Chitoshi Kainai City in Wakayama Oct. 6 2007)
1036. If humans had done prayers for peace
Instead of wars and fightings
There would be no terrorism nor discrimination
We would live happily with smiles
(Kitami Hakuyo HS 2nd grader in Hokkaido Oct. 17 2007)
1037. If one wish can be realized, we 'd like to make our country
A very peaceful and happy one
Which is full of compassion and warmth
It is you and me who would change this earth
(Nomura Erina Shijonawate Municipal Azuma Elementary School 6th grader
Osaka Oct. 20 2007)
1038. If on the earth, we increased green
Instead of wars and fightings
We would be surrounded by smiles and happiness
And would forget hatred
(Ichiba Ryo Shijonawate Municipal Azuma Elementary School 6th grader Osaka
Oct. 20 2007)
1039. If one wish could reach all the people in the world
We would make this earth beautiful
And would give everyone smiles and future hope
I'm sure we would be very happy
(Class A 6th grade Okayama Municipal Hikozaki Elementary School Nov. 1 2007)
1040. If all the wars ceased in the world
We would live happily with family and friends
We would not suffer from diseases and hunger
We would lead peaceful days from now on
(Class B 6th grade Okayama Municipal Hikozaki Elementary School Nov. 1 2007)