一歩目音頭 (Ippome ondo) – Anthem of the first step
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Attracted by the festival band
Cheerfully dressed in a yukata and geta
Once I’ve found my beloved you
Let’s join that circle
There
Anthem of the first step, first step, first step
Those who are shy
Quietly follow behind us
Ah, Bon Dance
Shooting fireworks, dancing light
Lighting up the inside of my heart
When I turned around, our eyes met
The transcience makes my heart race
There
Anthem of the first step, first step, first step
A lovely lady
I want to move closer to that, but
Ah, it’s still a dream
The Yagura drums echo in the sky
I’m pushed in the back, hurried along
I wanted to call out
But you disappear in the wave of people
There
Anthem of the first step, first step, first step
The dancers
Regain their breath
Ahh, the night continues
Wind fanned from a festival uchiwa
Calming down my flushed face
The happiness of being together with you
I digest it alone
There
Anthem of the first step, first step, first step
I’m thankful
Always crying somewhere
Ahh, the summer bugs
Just take the first step out
And you’ll be one step closer to your wishes
Be courageous, start with one step
Come, let’s dance
There
Anthem of the first step, first step, first step
Together
Form a circle with your loved one
Ahh, love’s flower
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