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Boku no Wagamama (in Baku Genjinmura)

Tooru Kobayashi

泣かないでなんて自分勝手な事

君に言ったのは僕が泣きたくないから

笑ってよ、でも今笑えないなら僕が

その涙もまとめて抱きしめるから

本当に僕のわがままだけど

もしもそれが叶うなら

僕の目に映る全ての人だけ幸せであればいい

僕と深い繋がりのある人が幸せであればいい

僕の手の触れられる人が全て幸せであればいい

僕と一緒に居るその一瞬が幸せであればいい

君が今笑う事出来なくてもきっと

最後には笑えると信じてるよ

それは定めだと思うけれど

出来るならあの時のままで笑顔のままで

僕の目に映る全ての人だけ幸せであればいい

僕と深い繋がりのある人が幸せであればいい

僕の手の触れられる人が全て幸せであればいい

僕と一緒に居るその一瞬が幸せであればいい

あえて辛いこの時代に産まれた意味を

そんな難しい事はどうでもいいよ

僕の目に映る全ての人だけ幸せであればいい

僕と深い繋がりのある人が幸せであればいい

僕の手の触れられる人が全て幸せであればいい

僕と一緒に居るその一瞬が幸せであればいい

僕の目に映る全ての人だけ幸せであればいい

僕と深い繋がりのある人が幸せであればいい

僕の手の触れられる人が全て幸せであればいい

僕と一緒に居るその一瞬が幸せであればいい

  • Lyricist

    Tooru Kobayashi

  • Composer

    Tooru Kobayashi

  • Producer

    Tooru Kobayashi

  • Recording Engineer

    Tooru Kobayashi

  • Mixing Engineer

    Tooru Kobayashi

  • Mastering Engineer

    Tooru Kobayashi

  • Graphic Design

    Tooru Kobayashi

  • Bass Guitar

    Tooru Kobayashi

  • Vocals

    Tooru Kobayashi

  • Songwriter

    Tooru Kobayashi

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    Boku no Wagamama (in Baku Genjinmura)

    Tooru Kobayashi

The 23rd single "Boku no Wagamama" from the 30 consecutive single releases project.

A nomadic singer-songwriter Tooru Kobayashi, who travels all across Japan performing with his unique acoustic bass singing style, presents the 23rd release of his ambitious 2026 project to release 30 consecutive singles.

This self-cover track is a re-recording of one of his most cherished songs, which has been performed at the end of every live showcase throughout his national tours.

Story Behind the Song
The song originated from a photo posted on social media by a guest house owner in Thailand whom Kobayashi had visited. The image showed Khao San Road with all its shutters closed during the pandemic. Witnessing the quieted streets once filled with vibrant life evoked overwhelming emotions and a deep sense of powerlessness.

The recording took place in September at "Baku Genjinmura" in Kawauchi Village, Fukushima, Japan. After the Mangetsusai festival ended and the decorations were taken down, Kobayashi captured this song in absolute silence surrounded by nature. Using his one-of-a-kind custom acoustic bass "Bagui" made by K.Yairi, he performed a complete one-take field recording that captured the wind, atmosphere, and raw natural resonance.

An Anthem of Prayer and Salvation for Tough Times
"I just want everyone in my sight to be happy"
"Forget about difficult questions like why we were born in this hard era"

Having witnessed global disconnection and harsh realities, Kobayashi delivers a straightforward message of comfort. Rather than offering complicated logic, he sincerely prays for the happiness of those right before his eyes. With the rich, warm low tones of his custom instrument "Bagui" and his soothing vocal performance, "Boku no Wagamama" stands as a gentle yet powerful acoustic anthem for everyone navigating through challenging times.


[CREDIT]
Produced by Tooru Kobayashi
Music & Lyrics by Tooru Kobayashi
Vocal & Bagui (Acoustic Bass Custom) : Tooru Kobayashi
Recorded & Field Recording at Baku Genjinmura (Kawauchi Village, Fukushima)

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