One Life You Could Have (Blues)

For people of the past, the ideai way of life was to get a job at a prestigious company, get married, raise a family, and carry on the same in that company until the end of their lives. Their fulfilling this path led to a truly respectable life. Our society has drastically changed; today, non-regular workers account for nearly half of the workforce. With the surge in foreign labor, many face a grim reality of low wages and no bonuses, while taxes swallow up roughly half of their earnings. Facing this current situation, an increasing number of people are deciding that there are no dreams left to pursue in mainstream society and are choosing to cut ties with it altogether. They find hope in a self-sufficient lifestyle where they secure their own food, clothing, and shelter. Dreaming of a life close to nature, they set goals and turn them into reality one by one. Some even start families, finding happiness despite the hardships. This song talks about the success story of such people, and is also a Cheer Song for anyone aspiring to live that kind of life.