Angela Aki - “You and I” (English Translation) lyrics

[Verse 1]
If I had money, I’d like to live with many friends
Build a beach house with twelve full rooms
And if I had a hungry appetite, I’d like to try and conquer
All of the ramen stores in Japan in one night

[Chorus]
Wanting for anything and everything is something humans are especially good at
But merely wanting will not take me there
Beside me, you crack a huge yawn
That’s right, what I really wanted was right in front of me
You and I (You and I)
You and I (You and I)

[Verse 2]
If I had some humor, I’d change around the words
That my boss is ranting at me into a Beethoven symphony
‘You’re a useless sh*t that can’t even understand something this common sense!’

[Verse 3]
If I had real guts, I’d glare furiously right at his face
And spit back, ‘What d’you think you’re lookin’ at?'
If I had the strength of many men, I’d not have to hesitate in the face of punch-like words from my mother-in-law, I wouldn’t need to say, ‘Yes, that’s right, okaa-san’

[Chorus]
Wanting for anything and everything is a waste of time, but
Even if I know this, I can’t stop it
"Today’s meal was delicious," you tell me
And yes, that’s right; I remember that I’m right here where I can reach happiness
You and I (You and I)
You and I
[Bridge]
If I had one wish that would come true, I wish this very minute
"I want to be fifteen years younger," but
If I were truly getting a wish
I’d ask for it to become two wishes instead, and give you one as a present

[Chorus]
Wanting for anything and everything is something humans are especially good at
But merely wanting will not take me there
Beside me, you crack a huge yawn
That’s right, what I really wanted was right in front of me
That’s right, I remember that I’m right here where I can reach happiness
You and I (You and I)
You and I
You and I (You and I)
Oh, hoshii no wa
You and I