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. |
301. When I see a sky stained with sadness
I want to rinse away the tint
I would never dye the sky any colour
Instead, I would see its natural brightness shine
(Ito Miku JHS 2nd grader Tokyo Jan.15, 2006)
302. If my wish were to come true
I would see no sadness in the world
Instead, smiles would abound
Happiness would spread into a brillliant future
(JHS 2nd grader Tokyo Jan.15, 2006)
303. If there were no discrimination in this world,
Our lives would be example of peace and happiness
It will become peace and happiness, instead of war
Let's join hands, linking with all human kind
In our chain, there would be no sadness
(Uchida Akane JHS 2nd grader Tokyo Jan.15, 2006)
304. If the flashes in the night sky
were not bombs, but stars
The dak would be as bright as the day
And there would be no war in this
(JHS 2nd grader Tokyo Jan.15, 2006)
305. If there were no wars or discrimination in this world
If we stopped murdering one another
Children would no longer die at the hands of other people
Our world would be very happy,
(JHS 2nd grader Tokyo Jan.15, 2006)
306. That day, we lost thousands of lives
Though they disappeared, we remember
Their absence is our voice,
And they borrow our hands to change our world to a peaceful one
(Chiba Yuuhi JHS 2nd grader Tokyo Jan.15, 2006)
307. Chin up - dry your tears
Look at my loving face and smile
And know that everything will be alright
No need to cry . There is someone waiting to hold your hands
(Chiba Yuuhi JHS 2nd grader Tokyo Jan.15, 2006)
308. Look at the night sky that presses us and covers us
It is beauty - no further words are needed
The stars smile their light-we see by their brightness
I wish everyone a life started with happiness
(Chiba Yuuhi JHS 2nd grader Tokyo Jan.15, 2006)
309. If in this world, there were more merciful minds
Nobody will think about war
But think about the earth, only one planet of ours
Every one will take good care of it
(JHS 2nd grader Tokyo Jan. 18, 2006)
310. If bombs were not dropped
Buildings and houses had not been broken
No one had to be hurt nor had to grieve
I wish all the wars would be abandoned
(JHS 2nd grader Tokyo Jan. 18, 2006)
311. If in the sky there hadn't been radioactivity
Instead, commets had fallen
People would have been freed from pain and agony
We could have made a wish for happiness
(JHS 2nd grader Tokyo Jan. 18, 2006)
312. If the things born on the earth
Were love and gentleness instead of hatred
You would not be bothered by hatred and sadness
You can walk along the way, endorsed by justice
(JHS 2nd grader Tokyo Jan. 18, 2006)
313. All the sceneries reflected in your eyes
Were peaceful places instead of battle fields
You shall be liberated from sadness and grudge
You would not have to cry again
(JHS 2nd grader Tokyo Jan. 19, 2006)
314. If, instead of tanks, childrens could run freely
Without any fear on this earth
People could be able to smile again
And this world would be peaceful forever
(JHS 2nd grader Tokyo Jan. 19, 2006)
315. What will we need from now on the earth?
It' s not fighting but love and gentleness
Then we will be freed from hurt and pain
We can make a world full of smiles
(Takeda Natsumi JHS 2nd grader Tokyo Jan. 19, 2006)
316. If on the earth, there were only peace an joy
Instead of wars, terrible wars
Everyone could live in peace
That is what everyone wishes
(JHS 2nd grader Tokyo Jan. 19, 2006)
317. What sentiments are there among people?
If people had happy feelings instead of hatred
Everyone would be freed from discrimination and jealousy
The world would be able to unite as one
(Hara Hikaru JHS 2nd grader Tokyo Jan. 19, 2006)
318. If our dreams were to come true
We could give water and food to developing countries
We would be freed from wars and poor environment
We would be able to enjoy our lives
(JHS 2nd grader Tokyo Jan. 19, 2006)
319. If from above our heads instead of Tepodon
Golds and silvers were falling from the sky
We shall be liberated from cluelty and danger
We shall be able to stop hating
(Yoshida Mao JHS 2nd grader Tokyo Jan. 19, 2006)
320. I wish I could send my song to kids
Who are suffering from poverty in the slums in the world
Even if my life were to be ended, la la la
I would continue singing, adoring their beautiful eyes
(Chiba Yuhi JHS 2nd grader Tokyo Jan. 22, 2006)