Japanese song that fills my heart :) "Boku ga Ichiban Hoshikattamono" Lyrics and meaning

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Video from MOTCHAN NO HEYA

I decided to collect good stories from Japan, and I found very touching lyrics from the song "bokuga ichiban hoshikatta mono"(僕が一番欲しかったもの) which means "what I wanted the most."

I actually relate to the song... as a lot of people tell me I'm way too nice. Or some people even tell me I expect a return and somebody like a hypocrite for being so giving. 

And I always think "what's the point of expecting a return?" but couldn't really explain it well, but from now on, I'll just send this song to them!

I want to share what the song lyrics mean. It might help internationals trying to study Japanese, too!

"Bokuga ichiban Hoshikatta mono" Lyrics

I just picked up something I would cherish, and I was happy

But when I looked beside me, there was another person

that is looking at what I found as if he wanted it more than I did

I thought I might regret it but I decided to pass it on to that person

さっき とても素敵なものを拾って僕は喜んでいた

ふと気が付いて横に目をやると誰かがいるのに気付いた

その人はさっき僕が拾った素敵なものを今の僕以上に必要としている人だという事が分かった

惜しいような気もしたけど僕はそれをあげる事にした

If I keep looking for something better,

then I should be able to find something better.

That person kept repeating, "thank you." and smiled at me with joy.

きっと またこの先探していればもっと素敵なものが見つかるだろう

その人は 何度もありがとうと嬉しそうに僕に笑ってくれた

After that incident, I did manage to find something better than last time.

But when I looked beside me, there was another person looking at it as if he wanted it more than I did.

その後にも また僕はとても素敵なものを拾った

ふと気が付いて横に目をやるとまた誰かがいるのに気付いた

その人も さっき僕が拾った

素敵なものを 今の僕以上に必要としている人だという事が分かった

I thought I might regret it but I decided to pass it to that person

If I keep looking for something better,

then I should be able to find something better.

惜しいような気もしたけどまたそれをあげる事にした

きっと またこの先探していればもっと素敵なものが見つかるだろう

But I began to realize I am content when I see people's smiles.

I kept repeating this, and at last, I ended up not finding anything splendid.

But when I looked back on what I had been doing,

I realized that people were smiling very happily when I gave that to them

And what I felt after I see their faces, was something splendid I've always looked for.

That was when I realized that I'd picked up something most cherishable.

なによりも 僕を見て嬉しそうに笑う顔が見れて嬉しかった

結局僕はそんな事を何度も繰り返、最後には何も見つけられないまま

ここまで来た道を振り返ってみたら

僕のあげたものでたくさんの人が幸せそうに笑っていて

それを見た時の気持ちが僕の探していたものだとわかった

今までで一番素敵なものを僕はとうとう拾う事が出来た

The songwriter of the song Makihara

I want to talk about the songwriter of the song Noriyuki Makihara.
He is famous song well known with many hit songs with very emotional lyrics.

He wrote the song for "Sekai ni hitotsudake no Hana"（世界で一つだけの花） for one of the most popular idols in Japan SMAP, which became a mega-hit.

Here is a video of Makihara and SMAP singing together.


But even with such fame, he has gone through so many struggles.
He was arrested twice for the usage and possession of drugs and lost a lot of reputation in Japan.

But I am surprised so many people post comments praising him for what he has accomplished, and wish that he can overcome the addiction.

Even when he was sentenced after his first arrest, the jury added,
Please allow me to share my personal story. I couldn't get into law school for many years, and was so close to giving up. And what mentored me to continue was Mr. Makihara's songs. The defendent is actually who saved my career. It hurts my heart that I have to see him here. Please take the time to recover, and continue to give us what you are praised for."

I'd say it's rare for the jury to speak about his personal stories, but it means Makihara is special.

He was arrested the second time, but he is still on the path to full recovery.

He just had a comeback live on November 2022. It was a full house the whole tour. 


Why I started to share Inspiring stories from Japan

The Covid Pandemic was definitely not a pleasant period for me. It destroyed my projects and my business couldn't survive. People say it's the Great Reset, but I've met people that look forward and say
 it's a new renaissance.

Since I've been vaccinated I feel my body doesn't really function the same as before. I might live a long life, I might die today or tomorrow. What Covid taught me is I should live life to the fullest today and focus on things that make me happy.

So I hope what I share inspires you to focus on the things that make you happy:)

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