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Hinatazaka46 – Yakusoku no tamago 2020. Lyrics Meaning: A Promise to Reach the Big Egg Together

What keeps a group of friends pushing toward one single, massive goal? This song by Hinatazaka46 is pretty much the perfect answer. It’s a story about a promise, a long, winding road, and a very special destination.

The Story of “Yakusoku no tamago 2020”

Okay, so this song is basically a huge promise set to music. It’s not just a song; it’s a narrative of the group’s own journey. Let’s break down the story it tells.

The Starting Line on the Slope

The song kicks off with a question. The girls are standing at the bottom of a hill, or a “sakamichi” (slope), which is a big theme for their agency. They’re looking up and wondering where this path will take them. It’s that feeling of starting something huge and not knowing the outcome.

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Bokura ga ishiki shi hajimeta no wa itsu no hi kara darou
When was it that we first became aware of it?
Kono sakamichi doko e tsuzuku no ka?
Where does this slope lead?
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They know others have walked this path before, all chasing a dream. They’re following in those footsteps, heading toward a “promised land.”

The “Promised Egg” on the Horizon

So, what is this promised land? The song gives us a huge clue. It’s a landmark that looks like a giant, shining egg. This isn’t just a random image; it’s a direct reference to the Tokyo Dome, a legendary venue in Japan that looks like a big egg and is a massive goal for any performer.

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Kagayaiteru mirai no katachi wa ookina tamago da WOW…

The shape of our shining future is a big egg, WOW…
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This “egg” represents their ultimate dream, the peak of their careers they are striving for. It’s the finish line they can see in the distance.

A Direct Promise to You, the Fan

Here’s where it gets super emotional. The lyrics aren’t just about their own dream. They are speaking directly to their fans, the Ohisama. They are asking them to wait, promising they won’t give up until they can take everyone to that “egg” with them. It’s a pact.

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Mattete kureru ka? Yume kanau made
Will you wait for us? Until our dream comes true
Kimi no koto o tsurete yuku

We will take you with us
Kurushikutemo akiramenai
Even if it’s painful, we won’t give up
Bokura shinjite yo WOW…
Believe in us, WOW…
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They paint a picture of the celebration they’ll have together—high-fiving, hugging, and crying tears of joy. This vision is what keeps them moving forward.

The Core Narrative of This Hinatazaka46 Anthem

The whole story of “Yakusoku no tamago 2020” is a declaration from Hinatazaka46 to their fans. They are on a long, difficult journey to perform at the Tokyo Dome. They acknowledge it’s tough, but they promise they will get there and share that triumphant moment with the people who supported them all along.

The Real Message: It’s All About ‘Kizuna’

Beyond the story, the song’s heart is about kizuna, the Japanese word for the emotional bonds between people. It’s about teamwork and unbreakable ties. They know they can’t reach the dream alone. If someone falls, another will be there to carry them.

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Moshi nakama ga taoreta toki wa
If a friend falls down
Boku ga seou kara WOW…
I will carry them on my back, WOW…
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The song also has this really defiant part near the end. It’s like they’re facing down all the haters and the doubts in their own minds.

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Muri da to iu kai?
Will you say it’s impossible?
Kanawanai to iu kai?
Will you say it won’t come true?
Akiramero to iu kai?
Will you tell us to give up?
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Their answer is a resounding “no.” They believe that having a dream is what gives life meaning. The real message is that shared dreams and the bonds you forge while chasing them are the most powerful forces in the world. The journey itself, walked together, is just as important as the destination.

So, How Does It Make You Feel?

This song is pure motivation. It’s a promise, a stadium chant, and an emotional story all rolled into one. It feels like the group is reaching out through the speakers and making a personal promise to you. But that’s just my take. What does this song’s story mean to you? Everyone hears something a little different, and I’d love to know your perspective.

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Lyrics: "Yakusoku no tamago 2020" by Hinatazaka46

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Hinatazaka46 – Yakusoku no tamago 2020 [Lyrics KANJI]

僕らが意識し始めたのはいつの日からだろう
この坂道どこへ続くのか?

先人たちのその足跡が目指していたのは
夢見る者の約束の彼(か)の地

銀色のカップ伏せたような目印がそこにあるよ
輝いてる未来の形は大きな卵だ WOW…

待っててくれるか? 夢叶うまで
君のことを連れて行く
苦しくても諦めない
僕ら信じてよ WOW…
ハイタッチして抱き合いながら
涙を拭いて喜びたい
そんな瞬間思い浮かべて
前に進もう
絆とはそこにいること

あんなに遠く見えていたのに辿り着けそうな
胸の熱さはただの思い上がりか?

ここからが一番辛いって何となくわかっている
目標だと言ってる誰もが行けるわけじゃない WOW…

見守ってくれるか? 長い道のり
助けようとしなくていい
もし仲間が倒れた時は
僕が背負うから WOW…
一歩一歩寄り添うように
一つになって歩いて行こう
あの小高い丘の上から
「ここまで来たぞ」って
叫びたい大きな声で

待っててくれるか? 夢叶うまで
君のことを連れて行く
苦しくても諦めない
僕ら信じてよ WOW…
ハイタッチして抱き合いながら
涙を拭いて喜びたい
そんな瞬間思い浮かべて
前に進もう
絆とはそこにいること

無理だと言うかい?
叶わないと言うかい?
捨てろと言うかい?
諦めろと言うかい?
夢を見なくちゃ生きてる意味ない
「明日こそは」って頑張れる
自分の足でゴールするって
ここで約束しよう
遠くの夢って
勇気をくれるんだ
一緒に歩いて
一緒に辿り着こう

Hinatazaka46 – Yakusoku no tamago 2020 [Lyrics ROMAJI]

Bokura ga ishiki shihajimeta no wa itsu no hi kara darou
Kono sakamichi doko e tsuzuku no ka?

Senjintachi no sono ashiato ga mezashite ita no wa
Yumemiru mono no yakusoku no ka no chi

Gin-iro no kappu fuseta you na mejirushi ga soko ni aru yo
Kagayaiteru mirai no katachi wa ookina tamago da WOW…

Mattete kureru ka? Yume kanau made
Kimi no koto wo tsurete iku
Kurushikutemo akiramenai
Bokura shinjite yo WOW…
Hai tatchi shite dakiai nagara
Namida wo fuite yorokobitai
Sonna shunkan omoiukabete
Mae ni susumou
Kizuna to wa soko ni iru koto

Anna ni tooku miete ita no ni tadoritsukesou na
Mune no atsusa wa tada no omoitagari ka?

Koko kara ga ichiban tsurai tte nantoka wakatte iru
Mokuhyou da to itteru daremo ga ikeru wake janai WOW…

Mimamotte kureru ka? Nagai michinori
Tasukeyou to shinakute ii
Moshi nakama ga taoreta toki wa
Boku ga seou kara WOW…
Ippo ippo yorisou you ni
Hitotsu ni natte aruite ikou
Ano kodakai oka no ue kara
“Koko made kita zo” tte
Sakebitai ookina koe de

Mattete kureru ka? Yume kanau made
Kimi no koto wo tsurete iku
Kurushikutemo akiramenai
Bokura shinjite yo WOW…
Hai tatchi shite dakiai nagara
Namida wo fuite yorokobitai
Sonna shunkan omoiukabete
Mae ni susumou
Kizuna to wa soko ni iru koto

Muri da to iu kai?
Kanawanai to iu kai?
Sutero to iu kai?
Akirame ro to iu kai?
Yume wo minakucha ikiteru imi nai
“Ashita koso wa” tte ganbareru
Jibun no ashi de gooru suru tte
Koko de yakusoku shiyou
Tooku no yume tte
Yuuki wo kurerun da
Issho ni aruite
Issho ni tadoritsukou

Hinatazaka46 – Yakusoku no tamago 2020 [English translation]

I wonder when we first started to become aware of it.
Where does this slope lead?

What our predecessors’ footprints were aiming for
Was the promised land for dreamers.

There’s a landmark there, shaped like an upside-down silver cup.
The shining form of our future is a big egg, WOW…

Will you wait for us? Until our dreams come true,
I’ll take you with us.
Even if it’s tough, we won’t give up.
Please believe in us, WOW…
Let’s high-five and hug each other,
Wiping away tears and celebrating.
Imagining those moments,
Let’s keep moving forward.
A bond means being there for each other.

Even though it seemed so far away, it feels like we can reach it now.
Is this warmth in my heart just overconfidence?

I somehow know that it’s going to be the hardest part from here on out.
Not everyone who says it’s their goal will actually make it, WOW…

Will you watch over us? On this long journey,
You don’t have to try to help us directly.
If one of our friends falls,
I’ll carry them, WOW…
Step by step, let’s walk together,
Becoming one.
From the top of that small hill,
I want to shout, “We made it this far!”
With a loud voice.

Will you wait for us? Until our dreams come true,
I’ll take you with us.
Even if it’s tough, we won’t give up.
Please believe in us, WOW…
Let’s high-five and hug each other,
Wiping away tears and celebrating.
Imagining those moments,
Let’s keep moving forward.
A bond means being there for each other.

Will you say it’s impossible?
Will you say it won’t come true?
Will you say to throw it away?
Will you say to give up?
There’s no meaning in living if we don’t dream.
We can keep working hard, saying “Tomorrow for sure!”
Let’s promise right here
That we’ll reach the goal with our own two feet.
Distant dreams
Give us courage.
Let’s walk together
And arrive together.

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