Heritage for the Future -Jonathan's Ballad-

Heritage for the Future-Jonathan's Ballad-
General Information
Artist	Vocals: Hiroaki "TOMMY" Tominaga Lyrics: Kiyomi Kumano Composition: Shinnosuke Arrangement: Shinnosuke
Album/Single	The anthology songs 1
Label	Warner Home Video
Length	6:44
Use	N/A
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Heritage for the Future -Jonathan's Ballad- (未来への遺産 -Jonathan’s Ballad-, Mirae e no Isan -Jonathan's Ballad-) is the fourth track of the first The anthology songs TV anime soundtrack. Featured as the image song of Jonathan Joestar, the track was sung by Hiroaki "TOMMY" Tominaga.

Lyrics

Japanese Kanji	Japanese Rōmaji	English Translation
とある物語を聞かせよう Toaru monogatari o kika seyou Let me tell you a story 奇妙な冒険のはじまり Kimyōna bōken no hajimari The beginning of a bizarre adventure ある少年の　青春の物語 Aru shōnen no seishun no monogatari A story about a certain man’s youth ある男はこう言っていた Aru otoko wa kō itte ita There was a man who said: 「すぐ彼を気に入った」と `Sugu kare o kiniitta' to “I immediately liked him. 「甘ちゃんでも　正真正銘　紳士だった」と `Amachan demo shōshinshōmei shinshidatta' to He was a bit of a softy, but a true gentleman!” 悲しみの過去を抱きしめて Kanashimi no kako o dakishimete Embrace the sadness in your past 未来への希望　引き連れて Mirai e no kibō hikitsurete and bring with you the hope for the future 立ち向かう背中　もう一度逢えるものなら Tachimukau senaka mōichido aeru mononara If you could meet that daring back-figure again… 気障な男はこう言ってた Kizana otoko wa kō itteta And a flashy man said: 「彼こそ希望なのだ」と `Kare koso kibōna noda' to “He is our hope. 「親友(とも)と息子を　まるで同時に得たようだ」と `Tomo to musuko o marude dōjini eta yōda' to I feel like I've earned a friend and a son all in one” ここに受け継がれてく　汚れなき意志と Koko ni uketsuga rete ku kegare naki ishi to What is inherited is the pure will ハートをふるわせてく　勇気の讃歌よ Hāto o furuwa sete ku yūki no sanka yo And the ode to courage that shakes the heart 邪悪を絶って　光となれ Jaaku o tatte hikari to nare Cut down evil and become the light! ここに受け継がれてく　太陽の意志と Koko ni uketsuga rete ku taiyō no ishi to What is inherited is the sun’s will 最期まで闘った　青春の記録 Saigo made tatakatta seishun no kiroku And the record of the youth who fought till the very end 悲しい歌など　君には似合わない Kanashī uta nado kimi ni wa niawanai A sad song doesn’t suit you 未来　それは今　ここにある Mirai sore wa ima koko ni aru Your future is here, now 占(いにしえ)の仮面に染みついた Inishie no kamen ni shimitsuita An unfortunate and cursed destiny, stained by the mask of old 呪わしき数奇な運命 Norowashiki sūkina unmei To stand up to it is your fate. 立ち向かうことが宿命　若い生命(いのち)を燃やして Tachimukau koto ga shukumei wakai Inochi o moyashite Burn your young life! 強き瞳のレディはこう言った Tsuyoki hitomi no redi wa kō itta The lady with strong eyes said: 「そう　彼は遺したのだ」と `Sō kare wa nokoshita noda' to “That’s what he has left me, 「その気高さ　ぬくもりもすべて `Sono kedaka-sa nukumori mo subete His grandness and his warmth, 私(ここ)にある」と Koko ni aru' to are here with me” 碧く光る海原　高き美空は Ao ku hikaru unabara takaki Misora wa That shining blue ocean, that beautiful high sky あらゆる人のもとへ　続いているのだろう Arayuru hito no moto e tsudzuite iru nodarou They continue to be the same for all people その名は届く　時も越えて Sononawa todoku toki mo koete His name will reach, transcending time ここに受け継がれてく　汚れなき意志と Koko ni uketsuga rete ku kegare naki ishi to What is inherited is the pure will ハートをふるわせてく　人間讃歌よ Hāto o furuwa sete ku ningen sanka yo And the ode to humanity that shakes the heart 暗闇の荒野　照らして　高らかに響け Kurayami no kōya terashite takaraka ni hibike Shine through the dark wasteland and resonate highly 勇気を胸に抱いて　恐怖に応えよ Yūkiwomuneni daite kyōfu ni kotaeyo Embrace the courage in your heart and conquer your fears 人間(ひと)ならば　みな土にいつか還るのだ Hito naraba mina tsuchi ni itsuka kaeru noda All men must someday die たとえ時代が忘れゆくとも Tatoe jidai ga wasure yukutomo Even if the generations forget ここに受け継がれてく　太陽の意志と Koko ni uketsuga rete ku taiyō no ishi to What is inherited is the sun’s will 清らかに溢れだす　尊き波紋 Kiyoraka ni afure dasu tōtoki hamon And the noble ripple flowing with purity それは響きあい　誇りと Sore wa hibiki ai hokori to They resonate and turn to pride and strong will… 強い意志となり　やがて未来となる Tsuyoi ishi to nari yagate mirai to naru …and will eventually become the future