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.

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

always remember that no one can ever live alone
 * 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
 * A Happy Life, Rain or Shine

so don't cast the pain, happiness and secrets away, embrace them forever because it's my life
 * 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
 * A Happy Life, Rain or Shine