i was inspired to write about this song because it somehow makes me floaty whenever i hear it. there's something about it i couldn't get, but after reading the translation of the Japanese lines (thanks to freckle.tenkeimedia.com) which completes the meaning of the song, i think...i think.
Life is Like a Boat [Bleach ED1]
Rie Fu
Nobody knows who I really am
I' never felt this empty before
And if I ever need someone to come along
Who's gonna comfort me and keep me strong?
being alone is hard...especially when you know that you're weak and vulnerable. it keeps you in paranoia, trusting nobody but yourself. you keep on asking questions that couldn't be answered, simply because you alone have the capability to answer them. you think: "maybe, in time."
We are all rowing the boat of fate
The waves keep on comin' and we can't escape
But if we ever get lost on our way
The waves would guide you through another day
sadly, you only have one life to live...and it's definitely short. short and rocky, it seems. no one expects life to be so smooth, because there aren't any lessons to be learned if it were too easy. but still, every solution to a problem brings you a sense of fulfillment and joy only you would feel. also, every mishap you've encountered in the past helps you recognize and thus, evade the same problems next time.
Each breath escaping my body becomes transparent and goes far away
And even when I think everything's dark, I'm only blindfolded
you should also be careful about thinking too much. sometimes, life loses its flavor and color when you get too clear-cut and logical. most of the time, the best answers and situations are the ones you least expect.
Offering a prayer, I wait for a new day to come
Until the reflection of the sunrise sparkling on the sea disappears completely
when in doubt, all you can do is pray, and wait. pray, and wait. nothing comes out of hasty decisions. they just add to the clutter on your brain and make more messes.
Nobody knows who I really am
Maybe they just don't give a damn
But if I ever need someone to come along
I know you would follow me, and keep me strong
thankfully, though at times you think you're alone, there's always somebody to be your cushion to fall back upon. there's always somebody to be your teddy bear, your handkerchief, your battery charger. but then, you can't choose them. the Author of Life always gives you the exact person who could be all those for you...if you wait long enough for you to deserve that person.
People's hearts are constantly changing,
peeling away fresh layers with each new phase of the moon.
but then, be watchful and vigilant. sometimes, people pretend to be the One for you, and you end up with nothing else than a broken heart and a crushed spirit.
And every time I see your face,
The oceans heave up to my heart
You make me wanna strain at the oars,
And soon I can see the shore
still...there is that one voice within that tells you what you ought to do. it is the same voice that wakes you up at mornings; the voice that lulls you to sleep at night, the same voice that washes away pains. listen to it. it will also be the same voice that would tell you if that someone you're with is the one you should really be with.
Oh, I can see the shore
When will I.... can see the shore?
happiness is always, always at the end of the narrow road..but the path is long and hard. patience.
I want you to know who I really am
I never thought I'd feel this way towards you
And if you ever need someone to come along
I will follow you, and keep you strong
after being comforted, loved and all, never forget that it is a give-and-take relationship. you should never take too much from someone without giving anything in return. you must open yourself up, stop alienating yourself from others, and show the world what blood runs in your veins. that would just be like a nice and simple thank-you for what the person has been in your life. also, that would be a good chance to thank Him for His blessings.
And still, the journey goes on, even on these calm days
And still, each new phase of the moon reflects its light onto my heart
Offering a prayer, I wait for a new day to come
Until the reflection of the sunrise sparkling on the sea disappears completely
when you have realized the beauty of life, never forget the path behind you. it may be your key to the future. always remember what lessons you have learned, what stories you have built, what thoughts you have gained.
And every time I see your face,
The oceans heave up to my heart
You make me wanna strain at the oars,
And soon I can see the shore
We are all rowing the boat of fate,
the waves keep on coming and we can't escape
Even that is a beautiful journey;
even anything is a beautiful journey.
surely, when all of your problems have passed, you have reached you final destination: everything will be alright. everything will now be a thing of the past. you will look back and tell yourself: "it has been the best journey ever, even better than the one i read in the books...i had the best problems, the best challenges, the best friends, the best helpmate...the best of everything." true enough, you had the best; because someone had made it possible for you to have that kind of journey. do you know Him? i think i do.*wink*
"Your thoughts--how rare, how beautiful! God, I'll never comprehend them!" ~Psalm 139:17