Translation of the song 命名 artist B'z

Japanese

命名

English translation

ここにいるんだと知らせるように泣いて

It's here! is exclaimed while crying to relay the news to me

生まれるのはあっけなく尊い命

What's been born is a precious new life

小さい光その先に待っているのは

A small light — what awaits you beyond that

未知なるノイズ自由不自由手に負えず膨らむ希望

Is unknown noise, freedom, discomfort and uncontrollable, expanding hope

どんな想い注ぎこみその命に名をつける?

What type of thoughts am I pouring into this name as I give it this life?

花のように鳥のように美しくしなやかに

Just like a flower, just like a bird — beautiful and flexible

その日の空の色をずっと忘れないで

Don't ever forget the color of the sky as it was that day

いくつも陽が沈み潮は満ち引いて

The sinking sun will set countless times and the tides will have their change...

思わぬ方角に転がる命

As this tumbling life rolls on in an unknown direction

何もかも予定どおり進みはしない

Nothing will go as planned

それでも小さな体しっかり抱きしめてやれるかい?

But can I hold this tiny body tightly for now?

どんな未来期待してその命に名をつけた?

What type of future did I expect when I chose this name?

雨のように雪のようにまっすぐに清らかに

Just like the rain, just like the snow — coming down straight and pure

あの日の風のにおい憶えていますか

Do you remember the scent of the wind as it was that day?

その声は何よりもあなたのことだけ求めてる

More than anything, that voice will appeal only to you

どんな想い注ぎこみその命に名をつけた?

What type of thoughts did I pour into this name when I gave it this life?

大地のように海のように強い心持てるように

Just like the earth, just like the sea — a heart so strong

負けぬように愛せるように誰かを照らせるように

So that you cannot lose, so that you can love, so that you can shine on someone,