アニメ『魔法騎士レイアース』のオープニング「ゆずれない願い」はあまりにも有名ですね。ＣＤが公称１２０万枚以上売れたと言う名曲です。
このアニメは英語版があり、Magic Knight Rayearthとして過去に２回海外でＤＶＤ化されています。オープニングの曲はそのままで、英語の歌詞が当ててあります。それが下記です。
Tomorrow knows, where and when
It’s true, what you believe
Don’t let go, the road will never end
The sunset melts into the deep blue sea,
It turns a crimson shade (a wonderful free-fall).
I just want to have the wind,
Take me far away.
I’ve cleared impossible hurtless before,
But I know that there’s more,
And I know I can make it.
Who’s to blame when it’s not the best,
That I can achieve.
Hold on to that dream
Tomorrow knows, where and when
It’s true, what you believe
Don’t let go, the road will never end
Keep trying to believe,
The biggest part of you,
And now you’re ready to go.
How much longer do I have to cry,
Before tomorrows light? (a night full of sorrow)
All at once I found today
I finally hit my limit
I’m sure that when you are falling in love
It’s just like blinking your eye
Before you know it, it flies away
I just want to know how strong I can be
When I’m searching for love
Hold on to that dream
Tomorrow knows, where and when
My lips, tightly sealed
But you can still, see it in my eyes
I’ve traveled down that road and found the greater love
This time I know it is real
I’ve cleared impossible hurtles before
But I know that there’s more
And I know I can make it
But when I got up to the starting line
My legs were frozen with fear
Hold on to that dream
Tomorrow knows, where and when
Reach out, with both your arms
And take the key, that opens up your heart
Hold on to the dream
Tomorrow knows, where and when
It’s true, what you believe
Don’t let go, the road will never end
Keep trying to believe,
The biggest part of you,
And now you’re ready to go.
歌も田村直美に似た声のSandy Foxさんが担当してます。あまりにもそっくりに仕上がっているので、感動的です。
いつも思うのですが、私の知り合いにRay Foxさんという日本語のすごくうまい人がいるので、もしかしたら、その人のお子さんだったりして・・・。
いつかそのうち、名古屋アニソンカラオケサークルの歌会で、この英語版の歌に挑戦しようかと思っています。
ご期待下さい。
