Lyrics Translation: Laugh away ~ YUI

Well, I am aiming to break this post out in short order since I will be off the worldwide web for a few days and don't want to leave without getting something in this week! LOL

Luckily, this song is generally quite straightforward despite some moments when I was left a little puzzled over the English phrasal verbs she chose to use in her lyrics. (^___^") Regardless, I have to say that I am a little late to the game on this one since this song was written as a spring song, as the lyrics themselves make clear.

But I have to say that it was really difficult to escape a very profound sense of happiness as I translated this song - certainly, the joyfulness that is found in the music and lyrics are so enchanting that I can't help but want to share it, LOL.

It is also because of this song's expression of delight that I am dedicating this post to Deedee, though the lyrical content may be slightly inappropriate. I know you will take things in your own stride and to that end, I just wanted to tell you to stay strong amidst the storm. Indeed, may the stars embrace you tonight as well as you find comfort in dreams... (^___^") LOL

Listen to a sample of Laugh away (~1:50 mins)

Laugh away (Sample, ~1:50 mins)

YUI

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English:
Laugh away
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Performed by: YUI
Lyricist: YUI
Composer: YUI
Translated by: crystalise
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Looking up, I see a vapour trail vanishing off into tomorrow,
As I carried on riding this bicycle of mine.

Feeling as though I would someday be able to overtake it,
I face the sky as I race up the mound.

All these feelings of euphoria are getting away –
Scattering aimlessly as it gets away,
So stretch out your hands to hang on to it all...

I accept that I just can’t help but get bogged down by tiny matters,
It’s just that... I really want to see you.

Surrounded by an aroma that is the freshness of spring
Emitted from the petals of cherry blossoms that are brimming with life,*
There is no real reason for me to ever say that I’m feeling down.**

So laugh, laugh affectionately, and keep laughing away;
Laugh away, and laugh always.

Breathless as I stand atop the mound, I looked upon the town below,
And am quite certain that I could make out the roof of your house from here.

You had said that just beyond your window lies the vast ocean,
So it should be around there, right? As I look on, I feel our connection in the currency of this very moment.***

All these rhapsodic emotions are getting away –
Filled to the brim and getting away,
So put your hands out and don’t let them spill over...

I confess that I can’t help being bugged by little matters like these,
But I just really, really want to see you.

I know that I won’t be able to forget
The panoramic expanse that lies before my eyes...
Taking in this view, I can’t ever say that I’m unhappy.

Never mind all the little things that may trouble you, if you are ever down,
Come on over and call out for the wind to blow it all away.****

I confess that it is from the desire to see a teeny-weeny smile on your face,
That I, too, garner the strength to carry on.

Surrounded by the fragrance that is the vigour of springtime
Composed of the petals from cherry blossoms that are bursting with life,
I find it impossible to ever feel dispirited.

So, laugh away, and laugh always.

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