about the song
A song about love and realizing what is important in life, Dearest is a touching and emotional song that invokes feelings of happiness when one hears it. Mellow tons and Ayumi's voice create a wonderful harmony and make a beautiful sound all around. The song is also about getting through hard times with the power of love that never ceases until death...
The lyrics to the song were written by Ayumi herself, as well as the music, with the help of DAI. The piece was arranged by Naoto Suzuki, and has sparked many "Dearest" remixes in the several years it has been out.
| Japanese Lyrics Hontou ni taisetsu na mono igai subete sutete shimaetara ii no ni ne genjitsu wa tada zankoku de Sonna toki itsu datte me o tojireba waratte'ru kimi ga iru Ah itsu ka eien no nemuri ni tsuku hi made dou ka sono egao ga taema naku aru you ni Hito wa minna kanashii kana? wasure yuku ikimono da kedo Ai subeki mono no tame ai o kureru mono no tame dekiru koto Ah deatta ano koro wa subete ga bukiyou de toomawari shita yo ne kizu tsukeatta yo ne Ah itsu ka eien no nemuri ni tsuku hi made dou ka sono egao ga taema naku aru yo ni Ah deatta ano koro wa subete ga bukiyou de toomawari shita kedo tadori tsuita n da ne |
English Translation It would be nice if we could throw away everything but what is most important; Reality is just cruel Whenever I close my eyes you're there, smiling Ah- I hope your smiling face is with me until the day I fall into eternal sleep Are all people sad? They are forgetful creatures... For that which you should love, for that which gives love: give it your all Ah- when we met we were so awkward We've taken the long road; we've hurt each other along the way Ah- I hope your smiling face is with me until the day I fall into eternal sleep Ah- when we met we were so awkward We've taken the long road, but we've finally arrived |
Lyrics and translation courtesy of DIVINE AYU.