Sea of Dreams

I've always dreamed of going to Disneyland around the world. A dream that may not see any light in my life, but hey, a dream is a dream. (Well, I did go to Hong Kong Disneyland, though. But it has never been enough. As until now I still can't put it in words about those attractions).

A couple of months ago, I've found this advertisement of Tokyo DisneySea (opened in September 2001). The ad was created to celebrate its 5th Anniversary. I really, really love everything about this ad.

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It creates such a nostalgic feeling about love. And the atmosphere is dreamy. The actress in particular, is great. Always one step behind his man, she looked up to him in admiration and yearning. When he finally held her hand at the end, the happiness in her smile was so sweet and touching. People always say that Disneyland is a theme-park for children. Not for me. And this ad has proven that. This is a love story, triggered by the magic of this place. It's an extraordinary piece of marketing wrapped in delicate art. I am a sappy person. There's always a big lump in my throat whenever I replay this ad. And more than ever, I really want to go there someday. With my family.

The song "Sea of Dreams" stands out on its own. Great music, great voice.

SEA OF DREAMS
～Tokyo DisneySea 5th Anniversary Theme Song～
Lyrics: MISIA / Music: John Kavanaugh / Album: Ascension
Romaji by: cori

素直に笑う　その時だけ
sunao ni warau  sono toki dake
心の扉が開く
kokoro no tobira ga hiraku
あなたとともに　見つめている
anata to tomo ni  mitsumete iru
七つの海へと　幸せ　溢れて
nanatsu no umi e to  shiawase  afurete

Sea of dreams Sea of wonder
Sea of dreams
夢は　素直に笑う時に　分かるもの
yume wa  sunao ni warau toki ni  wakaru mono

笑うために　時に泣いて
warau tame ni  toki ni naite
心の翼を開け
kokoro no tsubasa wo hirake
風まとい踊る　青いカイト
kaze matoi odoru  aoi kaito
空高く　自由を　描いて　羽ばたく
sora takaku  jiyuu wo egaite  habataku

Sea of dreams Sea of wonder
Sea of dreams
涙は　素直に笑うために　流すもの
namida wa  sunao ni warau tame ni  nagasu mono

風を呼べ　帆を上げて　漕ぎ出せ
kaze wo yobe  ho wo agete  kogidase
涙が雨に濡れる日も
namida ga ame ni nureru hi mo
幸せを探していく強さを
shiawase wo sagashite yuku tsuyosa wo
この胸に抱いていこう　Forever
kono mune ni daite yukou  Forever
掲げる　その旗の名前は　Dreamer
kakageru  sono hata no namae wa　Dreamer

Oh dreams Sea of wonder
Sea of dreams　
夢は　素直に笑うために　描くもの
yume wa  sunao ni warau tame ni  egaku mono

Sailing free on a sea of dreams, you and me
Sailing free on a sea of dreams

Sailing free on a sea of dreams


Free translation:
Just that time when you laugh gently
With you whom the door of heart opens
With you, you stare
Happiness overflowing to seven seas

Sea of dreams, sea of wonder
Sea of dreams
As for dream when laughing gently, those which understand

In order to laugh crying the time
Opening wing of heart
The blue kite where the wind mark it is and dances
The sky drawing freedom high, it flaps

Sea of dreams, sea of wonder
Sea of dreams
As for the tear those which are let flow in order to laugh gently

Call the wind lifting the sail, start rowing
The day when the tear gets wet to the rain
The strength which keeps searching happiness
Which it probably will keep holding in this chest Forever
As for name of that flag which it puts out Dreamer

Oh dreams, sea of wonder
Sea of dreams
As for dream those which are drawn in order to laugh gently

Sailing free on a sea of dreams, you and me
Sailing free on a sea of dreams

Sailing free on a sea of dreams