I like this song, live scenery under open sky fits here, idk why but it sounds a bit like a real Macross song. Silent yell.
Song about things passing by and bold hope that new greater ones are waiting over a corner.
I've no idea what she's singing about as I don't speak Japanese, but she does have an lovely voice and I could listen the that again. According to AI the song is about this:
The song "YELL" by the Japanese band Ikimonogakari is a deeply emotional ballad often associated with graduation ceremonies and farewells. While the lyrics are in Japanese, here is the core meaning and thematic translation of the song:
Core Theme:
It is a song about the bittersweet feeling of parting ways with friends, carrying the memories of time spent together, and finding the courage to pursue individual dreams even when it feels scary or lonely to move on.
Key Lyrical Sections:
Sayonara (Goodbye): The recurring theme of "Sayonara" (1:30, 3:06, 4:29) signifies not just an ending, but a new beginning. It reflects the struggle of saying goodbye to the comfort of the past.
Embracing Dreams: The lyrics mention holding onto one's dreams ("Yume wo daite" at 0:53 and 1:38) while stepping into the unknown future.
Holding onto Memories: There is a strong focus on the preciousness of the days shared together ("Sugoshita hibi wo daite" at 1:41), promising that these memories will never be forgotten ("Wasure wa shinai yo" at 4:47).
The Final "Yell": The song functions as a metaphorical cheer or "yell" of encouragement, supporting the listener as they "take flight" (1:49) into their separate lives.
In essence, it is a message of mutual support: even though we are walking different paths now, we will hold these memories close as we continue to grow.
Sometimes I listen to songs that I have no idea what they are singing about just because you know they are good. An example is Heyr himna smiður which was in icelandic song, I think it was written in about the 12th centuary, but still even today it sounds good. I've no idea what they are singing but like the song you posted, it doesn't matter because it still sounds good and you can tell they are singing from the heart.
Here's a cover if you don't know the song.
