Obon
Embracing Life's Dance: Obon Festival Revelry
Lyrics
Obon festivals under summer skies
Obon festivals occurring during the summer
I will meet you there around five
Planning to meet at around five o'clock
We'll dance even though we're not very good
Despite not being skilled, intending to dance
Because you have the chance to dance you always should
Encouragement to dance whenever there's an opportunity
Ichi-go ichi-e
"One time, one meeting" - a Japanese proverb indicating treasuring each encounter as unique
That's what they always say to me
Reiteration of the significance of the proverb
This moment is once in a lifetime
Emphasizing the rarity of the present moment
So just simply be
Advising to simply exist and appreciate the moment
We celebrate life because of death
Highlighting the celebration of life due to the contrast with death
We laugh so hard I need to take a breath
Laughing intensely, needing to pause for breath
Shave ice and takoyaki stands
Mentioning specific festival food stands like shaved ice and takoyaki
I finally understand
Expressing comprehension or realization
Ichi-go ichi-e
Reiteration of the "one time, one meeting" concept
That's what they always say to me
Reemphasizing the uniqueness of each moment
This moment is once in a lifetime
Stressing the rarity of the present moment
So just simply be
Encouraging appreciation of the present moment
The moon is full
Describing a full moon and a sense of ascent or progression
We're on the rise
Feeling a personal growth or advancement
It took so long for me
Realizing something after a considerable duration
To realize
Reflecting on personal realization
Ichi-go ichi-e
Continuing to live by the "one time, one meeting" philosophy daily
I live by this everyday
Applying the concept of treasuring unique moments to everyday life
These moments are once in a lifetime
Reiterating the rarity of moments in life
So just simply be
Encouragement to simply exist and appreciate the moment
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