Rolling Star

Yui's song 'Rolling Star' is a powerful anthem about resilience and the determination to face life's challenges head-on. The lyrics convey a message of not holding back one's feelings and expressing oneself freely. The opening lines, 'もう我慢ばっかしてらんないよ / 言いたいことは言わなくちゃ' (I can't keep holding back anymore / I have to say what I want to say), set the tone for a song that encourages honesty and self-expression. The imagery of a bus stop at dusk and a dejected figure waving goodbye suggests a moment of transition and the need to move forward despite setbacks.

The song juxtaposes the ideal world of dreams with the often harsh reality of daily life. Yui sings about a world without conflict and a peaceful daily life, '夢にまで見たような世界は / 争いもなく平和な日常' (The world I saw even in my dreams / A peaceful daily life without conflict). However, she acknowledges that reality is filled with troubles and regrets, 'でも現実は日々トラブッて / たまに悔やんだりしてる そんな rolling days' (But in reality, there are daily troubles / Sometimes I regret those rolling days). This contrast highlights the struggle between aspirations and reality, a common theme in many people's lives.

Despite the challenges, the song maintains a hopeful and encouraging tone. Yui reassures that it's okay to stumble and fall, '転んじゃったって いいんじゃないの / そんときは笑ってあげる' (Even if you fall, it's okay / I'll laugh with you then). The repeated phrase 'つまずいたって way to go!' (Even if you stumble, way to go!) serves as a reminder to keep moving forward, no matter how difficult the journey may be. The 'rolling star' metaphor suggests that even when covered in mud and facing obstacles, one can still shine and persevere. This message of resilience and optimism is a central theme in Yui's music, resonating deeply with listeners who face their own 'rolling days.'