Ritsuko Okazaki

Ritsuko Okazaki (岡崎 律子 Okazaki Ritsuko; 29 December 1959 – 5 May 2004) was a Japanese singer-songwriter and author, known for her contribution to various anime series such as Fruits Basket.

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Lyrics

• ここに生きてる意味がわかるよ 生まれ落ちた喜びを知る
  • Translation: I know the reason of being born on this world and the happiness of being born and living on this world.
  • "For Fruits Basket", Siki

• I'm alright. I love you. I love my life. I'm always close to you.
  • "I'm Always Close to You", For Ritz

• 約束　お願いはひとつだけ 生きて　生きて
  • Translation: Promise me, this is my only will. Live on. Live on.
  • "I'm Always Close to You", For Ritz

• どんな時にも　なげてはだめよそれは なによりチャ一ミングなこと
  • Translation: Wherever you are, whenever it is, never give up. Then, it will be the most "charming" thing in the world.
  • "I'm Always Close to You", For Ritz

• 生きるのは苦しいの　　同じくらい素敵なの
  • Translation: Though life seems painful, at the same time it is wonderful
  • 空色(Sorairo), Siki

• 今を越えて　ここを越えてまた笑って見せて
  • Translation: I will come through this stage, I will come through this place and smile again
  • 空色(Sorairo), Siki

• どんなイイコト素敵な言葉も その笑顔にはかなわない
  • Translation: Not a thing nor words, can ever compare to the smile of yours
  • 笑顔にはかなわない(egao ni wa kanawanai), Life is Lovely

• 今日もがんばろう　負けない強さを持とう 愛する人のためにも
  • Translation: I will give my best today for the sake of my loved ones
  • Serenade, Siki

• やさしさの意味はむずかしい いいと思い　かけた言葉 思いがけず　傷つけることがあるかも
  • Translation: the meaning of kindness is hard to define, words you believe to be nice could be hurt to others
  • A Happy Life, Rain or Shine

• でも　あきらめないで話しかけたい　言葉にもがいても だって何度も思い知ってる　誰も一人では生きてないよ　いつも
  • Translation: but even if you struggle with the words you want to say, don't give up

always remember that no one can ever live alone

• • A Happy Life, Rain or Shine

• あとでわかるよ　全ての意味が　今はわからなくても 苦しみも幸せも秘密も　だから　なげないで抱きしめていこう　ずっと It's My Life だから
  • Translation: although we don't know the meaning for everything now, we will soon

so don't cast the pain, happiness and secrets away, embrace them forever because it's my life

• • A Happy Life, Rain or Shine

External links

Wikipedia

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Ritsuko Okazaki

• May she rest in peace by Cd Japan.com
• Her lyrics
• Her website and Diary (Japanese)