Hitotsu Dake (Yano Akiko): Song Lyrics and Translation

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Hitotsu Dake (Only Thing) is a 1980 song from singer/songwriter Yano Akiko from her album "Gohan Dekita Yo" under Tokuma Japan label. It has been covered by different artists like Kurokawa Mei, Sakamoto Miu (Yano's daughter) and the Bank Band. Her 2006 duet version with Japan's legendary rocker, the late Imawono Kiyoshiro, was released as part of her album, "Hajimete no Yano Akiko" (under Yamaha Music), a compilation album commemorating her 30th anniversary. This version was also chosen as the theme song of the 2012 movie, "Bread of Happiness."
(info: ja.wiki)

Under the cut, you can find the lyrics plus English translation by danburi. This is based on the duet version with Imawono, whose several singing lines are slightly different from Yano's original solo version: 'Watashi' (in the original) was sung as 'boku'; 'anata' as 'kimi;' 'shiroi tobira' was sung as 'kuroi tobira;' and 'hoshiino' as 'hoshii yo.'

If you want to hear Yano Akiko's solo version, here she is from a 1984 concert.



Kanji Lyrics:

ひとつだけ

作曲：矢野顕子

作詞：矢野顕子

欲しいものはたくさんあるの

きらめく星くずの指輪

寄せる波で組み立てた椅子

世界中の花 集めつくる オーデコロン

けれども今気がついたこと

とっても大切なこと

欲しいものはただひとつだけ

君の心の黒い扉ひらく鍵

離れている時でも 僕のこと

忘れないでいてほしいよ ねぇおねがい

悲しい気分の時も 僕のこと

すぐに呼びだしてほしいよ ねぇおねがい

楽しいことはほかにもある

満月の下のパーティ

テニスコートを駆けまわる

選びぬいたもの 集めつくる 中華料理

けれども今気がついたこと

とっても大切なこと

一番楽しいことは

君の口から 君の夢 きくこと

離れている時でも 僕のこと

忘れないでいてほしいよ ねぇおねがい

悲しい気分の時も 僕のこと

すぐに呼びだしてほしいよ ねぇおねがい

Hitotsu Dake (Only Thing)
Words and Music: Yano Akiko
Performed by: Yano Akiko
(2006 Duet Version with Imawono Kiyoshiro)

English Translation: Danburi

Romaji Lyrics	..	..	English Translation
Hoshii mono ha takusan aruno Kirameku hoshikuzu no yubiwa Yoseru nami de kumitateta isu Sekaiju no hana atsume tsukuru eau de cologne Keredo mo ima kiga tsuita koto Tottemo taisetsu na koto Hoshii mono ha tada hitotsu dake Kimi no kokoro no kuroi tobira hiraku kagi Hanarete iru toki demo boku no koto Wasurenai de ite hoshii yo ne~ onegai Kanashii kibun no toki mo boku no koto Sugu ni yobidashite hoshii yo ne~ onegai Tanoshii koto ha hoka nimo aru Mangetsu no shita no party Tennis court wo kakemawaru Erabi nuita mono atsume tsukuru chukka ryori Keredo mo ima kiga tsuita koto Tottemo taisetsu na koto Ichiban tanoshii koto ha Kimi no kuchi kara kimi no yume kiku koto Hanarete iru toki demo boku no koto Wasurenai de ite hoshii yo ne~ onegai Kanashii kibun no toki mo boku no koto Sugu ni yobidashi te hoshii yo ne~ onegai Ne~ onegai Ne~ onegai			There are many things I want A ring made from shiny stardust A chair built by ocean waves Eau de cologne made from flowers from all over the world But I just realized something A very important thing There is only one thing I want A key to open the black door in your heart Even when we are apart I don't want you to forget about me, please When you are down I want you to call me right away, please There are many fun things Party under the moon Running around in the tennis court Chinese food made from carefully selected ingredients But I just realized something A very important thing The most fun thing in the world is To hear your dreams from you Even when we are apart I don't want you to forget about me, please When you are down I want you to call me right away, please Please Please