TENDRE creates a heartfelt tribute with ‘GRATEFUL’ from their album TENDRE. The artist turns life’s challenges into beautiful melodies. 河原太朗 writes poetic lyrics about transforming difficult experiences into songs.
Released: October 1, 2025
GRATEFUL
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GRATEFUL Lyrics Translation (from “TENDRE”)
河原太朗 describes the journey of personal growth through touching imagery. The line ‘I turn them into song so they’re never forgotten’ shows how difficult experiences become part of our story. The lyrics mention beautiful tears and a smiling sky as symbols of transformation.
Kireina namida kedakai shigusaBeautiful tears and noble gestures,
Wasurenai tame ni wa uta ni suru no saI turn them into song so they’re never forgotten.
Kuyashii hi mo tayorinai serifu moEven the frustrating days and my unreliable words,
Kimi ni au made no michi no hitotsu saare just steps on the path to meeting you.
Sora ga naitara hareru madeWhen the sky weeps, until the clouds clear,
Omoi no take o hanasou kashall we pour out everything we’re feeling?
Itsu no hi mo eien janai naraIf it’s true that nothing lasts forever,
Atarashii yorokobikata o sagasou kashall we search for a new way to find joy?
Nagai yume kara sameta you de saIt’s as if I’ve woken from a long dream,
Modorenai koto ni wa tamerawanai kedoand I don’t hesitate, knowing there’s no going back.
Sabishii hi mo nasakenai kokoro moLonely days and a heavy heart,
Ikiteku tame no watashirashisa yoare the very things that make me who I am.
Sora ga waraeba hajimarisou daWhen the sky smiles, it feels like a start,
Mirai no yume o hanasou kaso shall we speak of our dreams for the future?
Itsu no hi ka natsukashiku naru madeUntil the day comes when we look back fondly,
Atarashii yorokobikata o sagasoulet’s find a new way to feel joy,
Ashita o nando mo mitsukedasouand discover tomorrow, time and time again.
Ushinau koto o osorenaideDon’t be afraid of what you might lose,
Sore de ii sa ikeru hazu sait’s alright, we’re bound to make it through.
GRATEFUL Music Video
‘GRATEFUL’ lyrics offer a message of hope for finding joy after challenges. TENDRE presents this emotional journey in Japanese, showing how difficulties shape who we become.