Sakurazaka46 – On my way. Lyrics Meaning: Embracing Your Messy, Wonderful Journey

Why is everyone always in such a rush to have it all figured out? Sakurazaka46 totally gets it. Their song “On my way” is like a big, warm hug for anyone who feels a little lost or behind schedule.

    The Story Behind “On my way” by Sakurazaka46

    This song isn’t some complicated love story. It’s simpler and way more relatable. It’s about a person who decides to stop worrying and just… live. They’re tuning out the noise and marching to the beat of their own drum.

    Just Go With the Flow

    The song kicks off with a super chill vibe. It’s basically saying, “Hey, who knows what the future holds?” Instead of stressing, why not just enjoy the now? It’s a great reminder to stop overthinking every little thing.

    Saki nante wakaranai
    I don’t know what’s ahead
    Ima ga yokerya sore de iin janai?
    If right now is good, isn’t that enough?

    The lyrics encourage you to just let go. Don’t fight your feelings; just drift along with them. It’s a message of taking it easy and not forcing things.

    Take it easy!
    Take it easy!
    Teikou nanka shinai
    I won’t resist at all
    Don’t worry about it
    Don’t worry about it
    Jibun no kanjou ni nagasareyou
    Let’s be carried away by our own feelings

    It’s Okay to Mess Up

    The chorus is where the real magic happens. It’s a total anthem for anyone who feels like they’re not on a straight path. The song cheers you on, saying that wandering around and even failing are all part of the process. You’re still on your way to your dream, even if you take a few detours.

    I’m on my way (Yeah Yeah)
    I’m on my way (Yeah Yeah)
    Yume made no michi (Yeah Yeah)
    The road to my dream (Yeah Yeah)
    Acchi kocchi ikou ga shippai bakkashi you ga
    Whether I go here and there, or just keep failing
    Mada tochuu
    I’m still on the way

    Ignoring the Haters

    Of course, there will always be people who judge you. The song touches on this perfectly. It talks about people pointing fingers and laughing, but the main character keeps a calm heart. If you’re having fun, who cares what other people think? It’s your life, not theirs.

    Dareka kara yubisされ
    Being pointed at by someone
    Warawarete mo kokoro wa heijoushin
    Even if they laugh, my heart is calm
    Watashi ga tanoshikattara
    If I’m having fun
    Hito no me wa dou demo ii
    I don’t care what others think

    The Core Narrative of “On my way”

    The real story here is one of personal liberation. It’s about a person breaking free from the pressure to be perfect and follow a “correct” path. They decide to embrace their own pace, do what they love, and ignore anyone who doesn’t get it. It’s a journey of self-acceptance, filled with detours, lazy days, and doing things just because they feel right.

    The Message: Your Path is Your Own

    The biggest lesson from “On my way” is that there’s no single right way to live. Your journey doesn’t have to be a straight, efficient line to the finish. It can be a winding, scenic route with lots of stops along the way. The song gives you permission to be “selfish” in the best way possible—by doing what makes you happy, when you feel like it.

    Zutto ipponmichi nara mayou koto nanka nai
    If it were always a straight road, you’d never get lost
    Nonbiri to
    Leisurely
    Jiyuu ni
    Freely

    It’s a reminder that life isn’t a race. It’s your adventure, so you get to make the rules.

    What’s Your Take?

    This song feels like a breath of fresh air, right? It’s all about embracing the journey, mistakes and all. I’d love to hear what you think. Does “On my way” resonate with you? Maybe you interpret the lyrics a little differently! Let’s chat about it.

    Lyrics: "On my way" by Sakurazaka46


    Sakurazaka46 – On my way [Lyrics KANJI]


    先なんてわからない
    今がよけりゃそれでいいんじゃない?
    (Ah Ah)
    あれこれ考えたって
    余計疲れるだけだよ

    Take it easy!
    抵抗なんかしない
    Don’t worry about it
    自分の感情に流されよう

    I’m on my way (Yeah Yeah)
    夢までの道(Yeah Yeah)
    あっちこっち行こうが 失敗ばっかしようが
    まだ途中

    I’m on my way (Yeah Yeah)
    急がなくていいんだ
    やる気が出なきゃやらない 好きなことだけやる
    わがままに…
    On my way

    まっすぐ歩いて行こう
    まっすぐ自分の足で
    まっすぐやりたいことをやろう

    誰かから 指差され
    笑われても心は平常心
    (Ah Ah)
    私が楽しかったら
    他人(ひと)の目はどうでもいい

    Some days I’m beat
    もし疲れてしまったら
    My favorite tune
    大好きな歌 口ずさもう

    Where are you now?(Yeah Yeah)
    今どこにいる?(Yeah Yeah)
    少しくらいどこかで 道草食っていても
    それもあり

    Where are you now?(Yeah Yeah)
    誰にも縛られない
    ずっと一本道なら迷うことなんかない
    のんびりと
    自由に

    さよなら 大人たちよ
    さよなら 構わないで
    さよなら 好きにさせて欲しい

    夕日が沈むまでにはちゃんと着くでしょう Oh…
    どこをどう歩いて来たって
    It’s my life

    I’m on my way (Yeah Yeah)
    夢までの道(Yeah Yeah)
    あっちこっち行こうが 失敗ばっかしようが
    まだ途中

    I’m on my way (Yeah Yeah)
    急がなくていいんだ
    やる気が出なきゃやらない 好きなことだけやる
    わがままに…
    On my way

    まっすぐ歩いて行こう
    まっすぐ自分の足で
    まっすぐやりたいことをやろう
    Sakurazaka46 – Isshun no uma

    Sakurazaka46 – On my way [Lyrics ROMAJI]


    Wow…

    eien wa nai to daremo shitteru
    bokutachi mo wasurerareteku

    shiawase o kanjiru ima no kono shunkan sae
    tooku aimai na kioku da

    kimi wa isshun no uma ni nare
    me ni mo tomaranu kurai
    (You’re gonna be a horse and go run faster than anything)
    kanjou no mama ni zenryoku de odoru n da
    (hashirinukero!)
    sono densetsu o mokugeki sasete kure

    omoide ni nante nokoranaku temo
    ima ga yokereba sore de mo ii sa

    tachidomaru na
    (Wow…)
    shinjiru mama
    (Wow…)
    hikari no naka
    (Wow…)
    kiete ike
    (Wow…)

    itsuka katarareru uma ni nare
    boku wa kiseki o mita to…
    (I happened to meet you there, sheer serendipity)
    utsukushii ase o nagashita sono bun dake
    (kaze no you ni)
    chikarazuyoku dare yori mo hayaku…

    sonna mirai o machitsuzukete

    mawari no koto wa ki ni suru na
    kimi wa kimi dake no michi e
    hito wa daremo yume o miru mono da

    kanjou no mama ni zenryoku de odoru n da
    (hashirinukero!)
    sono densetsu o mokugeki sasete kure

    Wow…

    Sakurazaka46 – On my way [English translation]


    Wow…

    Everyone knows that nothing lasts forever,
    and we’ll all eventually be forgotten too.

    Even this very moment, where we feel so much happiness,
    will become a distant, vague memory.

    So, you should become a fleeting horse!
    Run so fast that no one can even catch a glimpse! (Just like it says, “You’re gonna be a horse and go run faster than anything”!)
    Dance with all your might, letting your emotions guide you!
    (Go on, run through it all!)
    Please let me witness that amazing legend!

    Even if it doesn’t end up as a lasting memory,
    if this moment feels good, then that’s perfectly fine!

    Don’t stop now!
    (Wow…)
    Just keep believing!
    (Wow…)
    Into the light!
    (Wow…)
    And disappear!
    (Wow…)

    Become a horse that people will talk about someday!
    They’ll say, “I saw a miracle!” (It was pure serendipity that I met you there, you know?)
    Just for all the beautiful sweat you’ve shed,
    (Swift as the wind!)
    Go powerfully, faster than anyone else…

    Keep waiting for a future like that.

    Don’t worry about what everyone else is doing around you.
    You should go your own way, your unique path.
    Everyone dreams, that’s just a part of being human.

    Dance with all your might, letting your emotions guide you!
    (Go on, run through it all!)
    Please let me witness that amazing legend!

    Wow…

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