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
-HIRAI-
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 singer-songwriter currently based in Tokyo. In 2021, he moved from his hometown of Shiga to Tokyo. While attending vocational school, a singing video he posted on TikTok gained attention, helping him build a growing audience through social media. Today, he has more than 40,000 followers across his social media platforms, including over 11,800 followers on Instagram. Through street performances, live events, and social media, he continues to share his music with audiences across Japan. While pursuing music, HIRAI also worked as a hairstylist. In late 2023, he left the profession and made the decision to dedicate himself fully to his career as a singer-songwriter. During junior high school, HIRAI stopped attending school after struggling to adjust following a move. At one of the lowest points in his life, he discovered music and began to sing. He realized that through music, he could honestly express how he felt. That experience became the foundation of everything he does today. Drawing from his own experiences, HIRAI carries the message: Just being alive is enough. Bringing you hope to keep living. Alongside his music career, he is committed to supporting others through music. He performs at facilities that support children who are unable to attend school, visits children's homes, and gives talks and live performances at school-refusal support facilities. His first original song, Muchi, was written as a message to his younger self and to those who may be struggling with similar feelings. The song has surpassed 1 million UGC and short-form video views and 50,000 streams, milestones recognized by TuneCore Japan. An Instagram Reel featuring Muchi has reached over 682,000 views, while more than 1,500 TikTok posts have used the song. Its official music video on YouTube has surpassed 12,000 views, and the song has also received multiple airplays on FM radio stations across Japan. HIRAI continues to actively release original music, perform at live events and street performances throughout Japan, and connect with listeners through social media. His ultimate goal is to perform at the Nippon Budokan. Just as music once gave him hope, HIRAI now hopes that his own songs can become a source of hope for someone else. With that purpose in his heart, he continues to sing and share his music every day.
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