Quotes by artists. Wonderful words from Japanese musicians.

If you can’t confess, can’t apologize, or can’t say thank you, then even if it’s just bluffing, when the moment really matters, let yourself get carried away and nail it. Otherwise, before you know it, the night will be over.TAKUMA（10-FEET）

10-FEET – goes on (LIVE)

This phrase is always said at Kyoto’s summer tradition, “Kyoto Daisakusen.” Like TAKUMA, when it really counts, both men and women should pull themselves together and look cool.

Every time I hear this MC, my heart trembles.

For those who always find themselves smoldering at crucial moments, I hope you’ll hear these words and draw courage from them.

My father told me not to try to become something too easily. He said I should just have fun until I’m thirty. You can’t choose a job until you understand yourself—that’s what he meant, I suppose. And I feel the same way.Ryuichi Sakamoto

ryuichi sakamoto – rain(live)

What do I like? What am I capable of? What am I trying to accomplish in life? No matter how much I think, there are times when I just can’t picture my future.

On the other hand, there are people who have known their strengths since childhood and naturally follow that path.

But isn’t it true that, in this world, the former are far more common? We work without having all the answers and step out into society.

In such times, these words give me courage: it’s okay to walk slowly while searching for your own path—there’s no need to rush.

If the song isn’t good, I wonder how I’m supposed to walk around without losing face. If a man with talent this exceptional can’t write a good song, there’s no point in him being alive.Hiroji Miyamoto

Hiroji Miyamoto – Hallelujah

Hiroji Miyamoto, the vocalist of the rock band Elephant Kashimashi and an active singer-songwriter, is loved by many for his passionately moving vocals and wild stage performances.

From his famous quotes, you can feel messages like “Make the most of the strengths you have.” They can also be taken as a call to “Believe you can achieve great results and take on the challenge.” When you want to feel confident, remember these words.

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I believe continuing is truly important. I try as much as possible not to create gaps that make people wonder, “What are they doing now?”Kazumasa Oda

Kazumasa Oda himself Kotoba ni Dekinai Full

To keep going— it sounds simple, but it’s hard.

Yet when we see someone else continuing, we feel encouraged; we think, maybe I can give it a try.

That’s why, says Kazumasa Oda, it’s important to keep going, to give courage to someone out there.

His enduring presence as a singer has stirred the hearts of many.

Becoming lonely, feeling lonesome, and being understood by no one—these may be the price of living as one wishes.Yutaka Ozaki

Yutaka Ozaki Quotes Collection

Yutaka Ozaki, the legendary singer who passed away at the young age of 26.

His debut and the many songs he sang like a cry captured the hearts of people in the same young generation at the time.

Whenever we try to live the way we want, it can sometimes be hard to be understood by others.

Even if that leads to loneliness, it may be something unavoidable when living true to oneself.

It is precisely because people keep changing that they can remain the same.Yumi Matsutoya

Yumi Matsutoya – Come, Spring

These are the words of Yumi Matsutoya, who has been active as a singer-songwriter since 1972 and has remained at the forefront of the music scene for many years.

Throughout her long musical career, she has undergone various changes.

Yet her appeal as a singer continues to shine unchanged.

From these words, you can sense the message that by staying flexible and continually adapting, you can preserve what truly matters.

Conversely, it also means understanding the points you absolutely do not want to change—or should not change—and that may be a person’s greatest allure.

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Life is tough enough as it is, so I can’t be agonizing over every little thing. I’ve got to keep smiling.Ken Yokoyama

Ken Yokoyama - Ricky Punks III (from the film Ken Yokoyama: Shippu Keisou Chapter)

These are quotes I’d like people who are struggling or feeling lost to hear.

Most of the hardships we think are uniquely ours are probably things even those big-name artists have felt.

It would be great to have the strength to laugh things off even at times like that.