Kishidan brings energy and heart to ‘Body & Soul,’ a track from the SPEED 25th Anniversary TRIBUTE ALBUM ‘SPEED SPIRITS.’ The poet 伊秩弘将 writes lyrics that mix determination with self-discovery, while the same artist composes a melody that drives the message forward. Together, they create a song that feels alive.
Released: October 27, 2021
Body & Soul
Kishidan • From “SPEED 25th Anniversary TRIBUTE ALBUM “SPEED SPIRITS””
Body & Soul Lyrics Translation (from “SPEED 25th Anniversary TRIBUTE ALBUM “SPEED SPIRITS””)
The songwriter talks about breaking free from routine and embracing life with courage. A standout line translates to, ‘I’ll find my courage, body and soul.’ The lyrics mention spreading arms, running across the earth, and catching the wind, showing a journey of reclaiming what’s lost and chasing new beginnings.
Hoshii mono wa itsumo afurete iru karaThere are always so many things I want,
Tachidomatteru hima wa nai yo neso there’s no time to just stand around.
Shigeki ga motto hoshiiI want even more excitement.
Bad Day kara Lucky DayFrom bad days to lucky days,
Megutte kuru mono sathey’re just things that come and go.
Kokoro mo karada mo Shape Up shiteI’ll shape up my heart and my body,
Make Up shita puraido sutetaraand if I throw away my made-up pride,
Kitto ashita wa kagayakesou da netomorrow’s bound to look a lot brighter.
Amai koi no kakehiki waSweet games of love
Kotoba dake ja tarinai karaaren’t enough with just words,
Taitai koto toka kowagaranaideso don’t be afraid of the things you want to do.
Motto oku made ikou yoLet’s go even deeper,
Issho nitogether.
Body & Soul taiyou abiteBody and soul, let’s soak up the sun.
Body & Soul odoridasou yoBody and soul, let’s start dancing.
Onaji Step no mainichi jaIf every day follows the same routine,
Ikiteru koto sae wasurechauI’ll even forget what it means to be alive.
Sore ja hari ga naiThere’s just no point in that.
Body & Soul zenbu nuijachaebaBody and soul, if I just strip it all away.
Body & Soul yuuki wo dashiteBody and soul, I’ll find my courage.
Sora wo dakishimeteI’ll embrace the sky,
Kaze wo uketometeI’ll catch the wind,
Kono te de tsukamo uand I’ll grab it all with these hands.
Dare mo tomerarenai Body & SoulNo one can stop this body and soul.
Hot na Soul tsuyoki de GoWith a hot soul, I’ll go forward boldly.
Heiban na mainichi ja tsumannaiFlat, ordinary days are just boring.
Dokidoki suru you na kaikan toI want to get that heart-pounding pleasure
Chance wo ima sugu Get shitaiand a real chance right now.
Kitto ashita wa ii koto aru hazu Yeah Yeah Yeah YeahI’m sure something good will happen tomorrow, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
Honno sukoshi yo no naka gaLately, I’ve started to understand
Wakatte kita kono goro wajust a little bit about the world.
Kizu tsuku koto mo fuete ku keredoEven though the times I get hurt are increasing,
Saigo wa jibun ni wa maketakunaiin the end, I don’t want to lose to myself.
Body & Soul taiyou abiteBody and soul, let’s soak up the sun.
Body & Soul sagashi ni ikou yoBody and soul, let’s go out and search.
Ubawareta mono wa torikaesanakuchaI’ve got to take back what was stolen from me.
Orara rashiku irarenakyaIf I can’t just be myself,
Imi ga neethen there’s no meaning to any of it.
Body & Soul motto hageshikuBody and soul, even more intensely.
Body & Soul osaekirenaiBody and soul, I can’t hold it back.
Ryoute wo hirogeteI’ll spread my arms wide,
Daichi kakenuketeI’ll run across the earth,
Atarashii yoaketoward a new dawn.
Ima dakishimeru yo Body & SoulRight now, I’m embracing this body and soul.
Kyou mo deaiko motometeLooking for a new connection again today,
Machi e kuridasouI’ll head out into the city.
Ima wa dare ni mo shibararetakunaiRight now, I don’t want anyone to tie me down.
Body & Soul taiyou abiteBody and soul, let’s soak up the sun.
Body & Soul odoridasou yoBody and soul, let’s start dancing.
Onaji Step no mainichi jaIf every day follows the same routine,
Ikiteru koto sae wasurechauI’ll even forget what it means to be alive.
Sore ja hari ga naiThere’s just no point in that.
Body & Soul zenbu nuijachaebaBody and soul, if I just strip it all away.
Body & Soul yuuki wo dashiteBody and soul, I’ll find my courage.
Ryoute wo hirogeteI’ll spread my arms wide,
Daichi kakenuketeI’ll run across the earth,
Sora wo dakishimeteI’ll embrace the sky,
Kaze wo uketometeI’ll catch the wind,
Niji wo tsukinuketeI’ll break through the rainbow,
Sekai dakitometeI’ll hold the whole world,
Yume mo negai modreams, wishes,
Ai mo tomerarenai Body & Souland even love can’t be stopped, body and soul.
Body & SoulBody and soul.
Body & Soul Music Video
The English lyrics of ‘Body & Soul’ encourage boldness and self-revival. Kishidan’s track is a vibrant call to live fully, and it’s part of the SPEED 25th Anniversary TRIBUTE ALBUM ‘SPEED SPIRITS.’