なにげなく通ってたこの道がなんだか
寂しそうで毎日見ていたこの景色
なにも思ってなかったのに、なんだか涙が出てきて
もうこれで最後なんだってうつむいた
学校に行くことが嫌になった日
楽しく笑って帰った日、泣いて怒ってた日
今思い返すと、どれもが大切な思い出で
あっという間に毎日が過ぎ去って
僕たちは別々の道を歩んでいく
これからの僕たちは 自分の信じた道を進んで
今までの日々が、当たり前じゃなくなりそうだから
自分を信じて未来を信じてほしい
悲しみの涙が人を強くするから
〈 演奏 〉
初めて一緒に歩いた帰り道
胸が苦しくてどうしようもなく辛い
途切れそうになる会話も、君の笑顔が二人を
繋ぎ合わせてくれた
一緒に描いた机の落書き
もう今日で見ることが最後だと思うと
なぜだか不意に涙が出てきて
思い出が蘇ってくる
これからの僕たちは 自分の信じた道を進んで
少しずつ未来のページを描いていく
振り返ったっていい、後悔したっていい
思い出の涙が人を強くするから
〈 演奏 〉
これからの僕たちは 自分の信じた道を選んで
この日々がなくなる瞬間に僕たちは
思い出すあの日の日々
この日々を一生忘れない
自分を信じれるのは自分自身だから
これからの僕たちは 自分が信じた夢に向かって
終わりのこないエンドロールが待っているだから
後悔のないようにただ生きてほしい
みんなの笑顔がこの青空に 広がっていく
〈 演奏 〉
- Lyricist
-HIRAI-
- Composer
-HIRAI-
- Recording Engineer
Taiyo Moribe
- Mixing Engineer
Taiyo Moribe
- Mastering Engineer
Taiyo Moribe
- Bass Guitar
Kitsumafushi
- Drums
Kitsumafushi
- Piano
Kitsumafushi
- Violin
Kitsumafushi
Listen to On the Road to Hope by -HIRAI-
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On the Road to Hope
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This song is based on the simple, everyday moments of student life and the emotional farewell that comes with graduation. It portrays the value of the days we once took for granted, as well as the feelings we were unable to put into words, while expressing the journey of stepping forward into separate futures.
With a message that both laughter and tears shape who we are today, this is a heartfelt and genuine graduation song.
Artist Profile
-HIRAI-
Born on August 22, 2000, in Shiga Prefecture, Japan, HIRAI is a Japanese singer-songwriter based in Tokyo. In 2021, he moved from Shiga to Tokyo. While attending vocational school, a video of him singing on TikTok gained attention, marking the beginning of his growing presence on social media. Today, HIRAI has over 44,000 followers across his social media platforms, including more than 13,000 followers on Instagram. Through street performances, live events, and social media, he continues to share his music with audiences across Japan. While working as a hairstylist, HIRAI continued pursuing his passion for music. In late 2023, he made the decision to leave his career as a hairstylist and dedicate himself entirely to music, beginning his journey as a full-time singer-songwriter. During his junior high school years, HIRAI experienced difficulties attending school following a move to a new environment. At one point, life itself felt unbearably difficult. During this challenging period, he discovered the power of music and realized that singing allowed him to express his true feelings. This experience became the foundation of his artistic journey. Inspired by his own experiences, HIRAI carries a heartfelt message: Just being alive is enough. I want to give you hope to keep living. With this message at the heart of his music, he actively participates in social outreach activities, including live performances at support centers for children who struggle to attend school and residential care facilities for children, as well as motivational talks at educational support organizations. His debut original song, Muchi, was written for his younger self and for those facing similar struggles and emotional pain. The song has surpassed 2 million UGC (user-generated content) and short-form video views, as recognized by TuneCore Japan. His music continues to reach wider audiences through social media. On YouTube Shorts, a single video featuring one of his original songs has surpassed 1.5 million views. On TikTok, more than 1,500 videos have been created using his song Muchi. The official music video for Muchi, available on YouTube, has exceeded 17,000 views. His music has also received airplay on multiple FM radio stations across Japan. HIRAI continues to release original music, perform at live events and street performances throughout Japan, and connect with listeners through social media. On March 21, 2027, he will hold his first solo concert, HIRAI 1st ONE MAN LIVE - Anata to Tsuyoku Ikite Iku (Living Stronger Together With You), at Shinjuku SUNFACE in Tokyo. With a goal of selling out 100 tickets, this milestone marks an exciting new chapter in his musical journey. His ultimate dream is to perform at the legendary Nippon Budokan in Tokyo. Just as music once saved his life, HIRAI hopes that his own songs can become a source of hope for someone else. With every performance, he continues to share music that touches hearts, embraces emotions, and reminds people that simply being alive is enough.
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