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. |
321. I wish I could change sad voices in this world
Into happy voices full of gentleness
I could risk my life for that sake
And I would be able to drop light rain on them
(Chiba Yuhi JHS 2nd grader Tokyo Jan. 22, 2006)
322. If on the earth, missiles and bombs
Were not being dropped but rather rice and water
We shall be liberated from starvation and hunger
We shall stop fighting and live happily
(Y.I 2nd grader Naruto Municipal Dai2 JHS Tokushima Jan. 25, 2006)
323. If there were no war on the earth
Everybody could have happy smiles, not a sad face
We could be freed from agonies and pains
We could continue smiling and shining happily
(K.H 2nd grader Naruto Municipal Dai2 JHS Tokushima Jan. 25, 2006)
324. Beautiful sky beautiful nature
We take it for granted, different from the past
We have to learn from the past
What we can do now is to pass the lesson to the future
(Miwa Sachiko 2nd grader Naruto Municipal Dai2 JHS Tokushima Jan. 25, 2006)
325. I have been protected by the world filled with freedom.
I thank peaceful days I can lead every day
Joy and love make me smile
I hope this happiness will continue to the future
(S.S 2nd grader Naruto City Dai2 JHS Tokushima Jan. 27, 2006)
326. What we are to do, is not to fight
But to live happily always with smiles
We would be surrounded by love and hope
And we would be able to make a beautiful world
(M.T 2nd grader Naruto City Dai2 JHS Tokushima Jan. 27, 2006)
327. If the stuff we throw, were not a hand grenade
But it were peaceful opinions
We could share hope with people in the world
And we would join hands with them beyond borders
(A.M 2nd grader Naruto City Dai2 JHS Tokushima Jan. 27, 2006)
328. Even now in this world, a lot of people
lose their lives because of wars
If we could abolish wars from the world
More dreams and hopes will bloom
(Toshida Ami 2nd grader Naruto City Dai2 JHS Tokushima Jan. 29, 2006)
329.We must not forget the hisory in the past
A lot of people's lives were killed by the same human
Dear friends, don't hide your sadness and agonies
But please share your pains with us all
(Wakita Eriko 2nd grader Naruto City Dai2 JHS Tokushima Jan. 29, 2006)
330. If all the lives were to be protected
We would not suffer from fear of the weapons
We would lead lives full of happiness and peace
We would be able to see a beautiful night sky with stars
(Otami Shiro 2nd grader Naruto City Dai2 JHS Tokushima Jan. 29, 2006)
331. If instead of hatred, joy and happiness
Were being spread all over the world
We shall be liberated from discrimination
And we shall live freely and equally
(Tani Shunichiro 2nd grader Naruto City Dai2 JHS Tokushima Jan. 30, 2006)
332. If we could live with full of joy
And keep smiling,
We would never be afraid of arms
And we would make our dreams come true
(Yamaguchi Toshio 2nd grader Naruto City Dai 2 JHS Tokushima Jan. 30, 2006)
333. If what were made in this world
Weren't arms but people's hearts
People would withdraw from war and fighting
And they won't stop helping others
(K. Y 2nd grader Naruto City Dai 2 JHS Tokushima Jan. 30, 2006)
334. If everyone in this world weren't suffering
From anything but being happy and peaceful,
Mines and bombs wouldn't exist
We have this kind of big dreams.
(Y. K 2nd grader Naruto City Dai 2 JHS Tokushima Jan. 30, 2006)
335. If the word, "war", disappeared from this world
Could everyone be happy?
If I could change the word "war" to "peace"
If everyone wishes so, it will be possible
(N. S 2nd grader Naruto City Dai 2 JHS Tokushima Jan. 30, 2006)
336. If what have happened in this world
Weren't the war but the things very peaceful
Terrorism and fighting would be gone,
All of us would live together in peace.
(K. I 2nd grader Naruto City Dai 2 JHS Tokushima Jan. 30, 2006)
337. If the things felt in my heart
Were dreams and hopes, instead of suffering.
We shall be liberated from anger and sorrow
And we would say No to all wars
(E.M. 2nd grader Naruto City Dai2 JHS Tokushima Jan. 31, 2006)
338. If the things reflected in everyone's eyes
Were only love and smile instead of tears,
This world would change to the happy one
Being filled with dreams and hopes
(Natsumi Yahata 2nd grader Naruto City Dai2 JHS Tokushima Jan. 31, 2006)
339. If the buildings left in this peaceful world
Were medical facilities instead of war plants
People would be saved from diseases and injuries.
And these are the ways to abolish wars
(K.A. 2nd grader Naruto City Dai2 JHS Tokushima Jan. 31, 2006)
340. If the things spreading all over the sky
Were a lot of love, instead of black smoke
We would be liberated from sorrow and pains
And we would lead everyday with smiles
(Erika Nakayama 2nd grader Naruto City Dai2 JHS Tokushima Jan. 31, 2006)