さくら さくら (Sakura sakura)
弥生の空は (Yayoi no sora wa)
見渡すかぎり (miwatasu kagiri)
さくら さくら (Sakura sakura)
弥生の空は (Yayoi no sora wa)
見渡すかぎり (miwatasu kagiri)
In a time, in a place
In a world, they forgot
Lives the heart of me
A part that just won’t die
Just a boy, not a man
Sent to war in a land
They said we’d fight for their freedom
But I felt like a hired hand
Sometimes I have to find my way
Sometimes I have to get away
Take me back to Tokyo Road
Take me back to Tokyo Road
Working hard for a pass
Got the night, make it last
It was a time to remember
All my life I would never forget
In a bar, breathing smoke
Snorting whiskey, drinking coke
It was a time when no one would die
And there wasn’t a care
Sometimes I wish it was that way
‘Cause sometimes I have to get away
Take me back to Tokyo Road
Take me back to Tokyo Road
Take me back to Tokyo Road
Take me back to Tokyo Road
This guy turns me around and he’s pointing up the stairs
I found myself in her doorway but there wasn’t anybody there
She walked in the room with nothing on but a red light
And with a smile she got so close to me
She whispered something ’bout midnight
I didn’t understand a word she said
But it felt so good
She knew that I didn’t have any money
But baby I knew she would…
Take me back to Tokyo Road
Take me back to Tokyo Road
Exploring the Story Behind “Tokyo Road”
“Tokyo Road” by Bon Jovi blends evocative imagery with powerful storytelling, drawing listeners into a narrative that straddles nostalgia and longing. The song opens with the haunting refrain of “Sakura Sakura,” a traditional Japanese melody, instantly setting a wistful tone. Through vivid recollections, the lyrics capture a soldier’s memories of wartime Tokyo, where camaraderie and fleeting pleasures offered an escape from harsh realities. Bon Jovi’s verses convey a journey of self-discovery and yearning for simpler times, using Tokyo as both a physical and emotional destination. The juxtaposition of innocence lost and the desire to recapture moments of freedom resonates deeply, emphasizing universal themes of memory, escapism, and the search for belonging.
Song Credits
- Songwriters: Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora
- Release Year: 1985
- Label: Mercury Records