Ritsuko Okazaki

Ritsuko Okazaki (岡崎 律子 Okazaki Ritsuko; 29 December 1959 – 5 May 2004) was a Japanese singer-songwriter and author, known for her contribution to various anime series such as Fruits Basket. Sourced Lyrics ここに生きてる意味がわかるよ 生まれ落ちた喜びを知る Translation: I know the reason of being born on this world and the happiness of being born and living on this world. "For Fruits Basket", Siki I'm alright. I love you. I love my life. I'm always close to you. "I'm Always Close to You", For Ritz 約束　お願いはひとつだけ 生きて　生きて Translation: Promise me, this is my only will. Live on. Live on. "I'm Always Close to You", For Ritz どんな時にも　なげてはだめよそれは なによりチャ一ミングなこと Translation: Wherever you are, whenever it is, never give up. Then, it will be the most "charming" thing in the world. "I'm Always Close to You", For Ritz 生きるのは苦しいの　　同じくらい素敵なの Translation: Though life seems painful, at the same time it is wonderful 空色(Sorairo), Siki 今を越えて　ここを越えてまた笑って見せて Translation: I will come through this stage, I will come through this place and smile again 空色(Sorairo), Siki どんなイイコト素敵な言葉も その笑顔にはかなわない Translation: Not a thing nor words, can ever compare to the smile of yours 笑顔にはかなわない(egao ni wa kanawanai), Life is Lovely 今日もがんばろう　負けない強さを持とう 愛する人のためにも Translation: I will give my best today for the sake of my loved ones Serenade, Siki やさしさの意味はむずかしい いいと思い　かけた言葉 思いがけず　傷つけることがあるかも Translation: the meaning of kindness is hard to define, words you believe to be nice could be hurt to others A Happy Life, Rain or Shine でも　あきらめないで話しかけたい　言葉にもがいても だって何度も思い知ってる　誰も一人では生きてないよ　いつも Translation: but even if you struggle with the words you want to say, don't give up always remember that no one can ever live alone A Happy Life, Rain or Shine あとでわかるよ　全ての意味が　今はわからなくても 苦しみも幸せも秘密も　だから　なげないで抱きしめていこう　ずっと It's My Life だから Translation: although we don't know the meaning for everything now, we will soon so don't cast the pain, happiness and secrets away, embrace them forever because it's my life A Happy Life, Rain or Shine External links May she rest in peace by Cd Japan.com Her lyrics Her website and Diary (Japanese) Category:Singers from Japan Category:Pop singers Category:Songwriters Category:1959 births Category:2004 deaths