Sono Hitotsubu no Ōkina Namida ni wa

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Sono Hitotsubu no Ōkina Namida ni wa (その一粒の大きな涙には?, In a River of Tears) is the song used in Machine Remix in Rhythm Heaven Megamix. The song was performed by Hikaru Ohashi, written and composed by Tsunku♂, and arranged by Yusuke Itagaki[1]. The vocals were removed in the international version.

Lyrics

Japanese (日本語歌詞) Romaji (ローマ字) Translation
キミの悔しさ
キミが抱える問題
キミのジレンマ
代わってあげたい
Kimi no kuyashi-sa
Kimi ga kakaeru mondai
Kimi no jirenma
Kawatte agetai
Your frustration
Your problems you have
Your dilemma
I want to be there for you

キミの正義感
キミの不器用な部分
キミの優しさ
愛しい
Kimi no seigi-kan
Kimi no bukiyōna bubun
Kimi no yasashisa
Itoshī
Your sense of justice
Your awkward side
Your kindness
Lovely

大丈夫だよ この霧が晴れ
その光が キミを導き
生きる事の意味を 教えてくれるだろう
Daijōbudayo Kono kiri ga hare
Sono hikari ga Kimi o michibiki
Ikiru koto no imi o Oshiete kurerudarou
It's okay This mist will clear away
The light will Guide you
And it will show you What it means to be alive

その一粒の大きな涙には そうさ
キミの心の中が詰まってる Woh
Sono hitotsubu no Ōkina namida ni wa Sō sa
Kimi no kokoronouchi ga tsumatteru Woh
You're in a river of tears
That came from within your heart Woh

傷付くことも まだまだあるだろうけど
言い訳などしたって 解決なんてしない Woh
Kizu tsuku koto mo Madamada arudaroukedo
Iiwake nado shitatte Kaiketsu nante shinai Woh
You could still get hurt I'm sure
Excuses aren't going to Solve anything Woh

Commentary

The following is commentary given on the Tsunku♂ Official Blog[1].

Japanese Translation
その一粒の大きな涙には / 大橋光 Sono Hitotsubu no Ōkina Namida ni wa / Hikaru Ohashi



作詞:つんく 作曲:つんく 編曲:板垣祐介 Lyrics: Tsunku Composition: Tsunku Arrangement: Yusuke Itagaki





なんていうんだろう。人間の生きていく上でのテーマというか、 I don't know what to call it. It's a theme of human life.

「この社会の中で戦いながら、時には傷つくけど、でも、そのまま負けを認めちゃ終わりだよ」みたいなそんな青春ソングなんです。 It's a coming-of-age song that says, "I'm fighting in this society, and sometimes I get hurt, but it's over if I just admit defeat."

明るさと哀愁感が共存するメロディ。 A melody that is both bright and melancholy.

それを演出すべく「バックトラック」にも明るさもあるけど、サビなんかは心の葛藤がいっぱい詰まった切なさが強調されています。 The "backtrack" has some lightness to it, but the chorus emphasizes the sadness of the song, which is full of conflicting emotions.

ただ、それでも弱々しくならないためにビートは強く。 However, the beat is still strong to avoid becoming weak.

ドラムの音色も存在感をしっかりさせる為に縦のビートをしっかり刻む。 The drums should have a strong vertical beat to create a strong presence.

インパクトある掴みという意味ではイントロのギターリフも強力です。 The guitar riff in the intro is also powerful in terms of grabbing the listener's attention.

ぱっと聞いた感じ8ビートっぽく聞こえるかもしれないけど、しっかり16ビートが刻まれています。 It may sound like an 8-beat song at a glance, but it has a solid 16 beats.

この16ビート感を感じながらゲームをやるとかなりゲームもやりやすいです。 The game is also quite easy if you feel the 16 beats while playing.

このボーカリストはハイトーンも出るし、声の立ち上がりも素直。 This vocalist can produce high tones and his voice has a straightforward rise.

そして、独特のビブラートを持っています。ただゲームを攻略するには、唄のメロディに引っ張られず、サウンドそのものが持ったビート感にしっかり合わせるようにしないとゲームが行き過ぎていきますので気をつけてね! And it has a unique vibrato. Just be careful while trying to beat the game not to get pulled in by the melody of the song, and that you stay in tune with the beat of the sound itself, or it may get overwhelming!

In Other Languages

Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan.svg Japanese その一粒の大きな涙には In a River of Tears

References

Rhythm Heaven Songs
Logo GBA Rhythm Tengoku.svg Karate RhythmThe☆Bon Odori
Koi no Honey Sweet AngelWISH Kimi o Matenakute
Logo DS Rhythm Heaven.svg Thrilling! Is this love?Love Ooh Ooh ParadiseYoung Love Rock 'n' Roll
Struck by the RainThat's Paradise
Logo Wii Rhythm Heaven Fever.svg TonightLonely StormDreams of Our Generation
I Love You, My One and OnlyBeautiful One Day
Logo 3DS Rhythm Heaven Megamix.svg Tokimeki no StoryI'm a lady now
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