[Gatekeepers] Asu no Egao ni Tame ni (For the Smiles of the Future) - Matsuzawa Yumi

I looove this song. In general, I love anime songs that have to do with the anime. This is all of that and more, so yes on all counts. A consistent bop that makes my blood run hot. I must stan.

Kanji Romaji English

明日の笑顔のために

力と力ぶつかれば　争いははじまる
戦うことが勇気と思わないけど
守りたいよ　君のその笑顔

明日へのゲート　見えないけれど
誰にでもあるよ　(Let's open the gate)

昨日の涙は　きっと無駄じゃない
争いのない未来は　あの扉の向う側
胸の奥深く　じっとしまいこんだ
鍵を高くかかげて　踏み出そう
明日の笑顔のために

心と心ふれ合えば　友情が生まれる
誰かのために命も惜しくはないと
気付いたとき　君は強くなる

明日へのゲート　開けば君も
僕らの仲間さ　(Let's open the gate)

今日からの誓い　ずっと信じたい
いつわりのない世界は　もう扉の向う側
大空に高く　夢をのせはばたく
白い鳩を追いかけ　飛び立とう
明日の笑顔のために

沈む夕陽　燃えてるその瞳
僕たちが生きてる証さ

昨日の涙は　きっと無駄じゃない
争いのない未来は　あの扉の向う側
胸の奥深く　じっとしまいこんだ
鍵を高くかかげて　踏み出そう
明日の笑顔のために


YOU CAN OPEN THE GATE!

Asu no egao no tame ni

Chikara to chikara butsukareba　Arasoi wa hajimaru
Tatakau koto ga yuuki to omowanai kedo
Mamoritai yo　Kimi no sono egao

Asu e no ge-to　Mienai keredo
Dare ni demo aru yo　(Let's open the gate)

Kinou no namida wa　Kitto muda janai
Arasoi no nai mirai wa　Ano tobira no mukou gawa
Mune no oku fukaku　Jitto shimai konda
Kagi wo takaku kakagete　Fumidasou
Asu no egao no tame ni

Kokoro to kokoro fureaeba　Yuujou ga umareru
Dare ka no tame ni inochi mo oshiku wa nai to
Kizuita toki　Kimi wa tsuyoku naru

Asu e no ge-to　Hirakeba kimi mo
Bokura no nakama sa　(Let's open the gate)

Kyou kara no chikai　Zutto shinjitai
Itsuwari no nai sekai wa　Mou tobira no mukou gawa
Oozora ni takaku　Yume wo nose habataku
Shiroi hato wo oikake　Tobitatou
Asu no egao no tame ni

Shizumu yuuhi　Moeteru sono hitomi
Bokutachi ga ikiteru akashi sa

Kinou no namida wa　Kitto muda janai
Arasoi no nai mirai wa　Ano tobira no mukou gawa
Mune no ooku fukaku　Jitto shimai konda
Kagi wo takaku kakagete　Fumidasou
Asu no egao no tame ni


YOU CAN OPEN THE GATE!

For the smiles of the future

When power fights power　Wars start
I don't think fighting equates with bravery
But I want to protect that smile of yours

I can't see the gate leading to tomorrow yet
But it exists in everyone　(Let's open the gate)

Yesterday's tears were surely not shed in vain
A future without war is on the other side of that door
Hold the key hidden deep within my heart
Hold it up high　And let's step forward
For the smiles of the future

When hearts connect together　Friendship is born
There are no regrets in a life lived for someone else
Once you realize that　You become stronger

If you open the gate to tomorrow
You'll also become our ally　(Let's open the gate)

I want to keep believing in the promise we're making now
A world without lies is on the other side of the door
Ride on our dreams that flight up high in the sky
And follow that white dove　Let's fly away
For the smiles of the future

The sunset that burns in your eyes
They're proof that we're alive

Yesterday's tears were surely not shed in vain
A future without war is on the other side of that door
Hold the key hidden deep within my heart
Hold it up high　And let's step forward
For the smiles of the future

YOU CAN OPEN THE GATE!