Yorozuya Blues

All translation is interpretation... Here's my "translation" of Yorozuya Blues from Gintama. (I guess it might be a bit heavy on the interpretation side, oh well...)

The original kanji (as well as romaji and someone else's translation) can be seen here: gintama.livejournal.com/120592…

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To hold one’s head high while living,

It’s easy to say,

But reality is harsh

Even if you put on airs and try to stretch yourself/push your limits,

The world will beat you down

Crying out, brandishing your pride,

No one’s looking at someone like you…

In this constrained/narrow/strict world,

You sold your soul

Kneeling and showing a smile even though you aren’t happy,

Each time, you kill a part of yourself

Worn down and wounded,

you still keep on living

Letting your silver hair flutter,

Silver soul concealed within your chest

It’s something that is always there,

that’s what I thought,

but that’s mistaken

As the footsteps of demise approach,

I struggle to keep up appearances

When I appeal for the right thing,

No one bothers to listen

In this world headed toward destruction,

I sold my soul

Giving up and despairing, I show a cold smile

Each time, I kill a part of myself

Even though we’re out of time,

Time continues to flow

Watching over the silver world,

Silver soul concealed within my chest

Letting my silver hair flutter,

Silver soul concealed within my heart