Hamada Shogo

He was so lonely in the days of youth.
He never thought of fatherhood.
But now his life is like a Merry-go-round.
Yeah he's a father

It's like my head is to the floor
I work each day, with my head down
I plan the next day for my family, and entrust the future to my children
I don't have time enough to be hurt; I just move forward and look ahead
I'm not Superman
I'm not a hero
I get home tired
The street lights out the window are like diamonds
I am a father.

When I watch the news on TV
Kids are involved in so many affairs
I can't sleep feeling like
All that is just outside of my door
I don't have time to lament, I protect this with my life
I'm not a champion
I'm not a leader
I'm just praying for a day with my wife
In peace and quiet
I am a father.

My kid innocently asks me
"Why do people kill each other?"
I hug him, and my heart grows hot with the fleetingness of life...

He was so lonely in the days of youth.
He never thought of fatherhood.
But now his life is like a Merry-go-round.

I don't have time to be confused; I move forward on the road I've chosen
I'm not a movie star
I'm not a rock star
I believe that tomorrow
Will be a better day than today
I am a father.
I was once a dreaming boy
Now I'm a father.