The Cat Returns theme song "Become the wind" (original English lyrics)

This is a song I really adore. But I can't really sing in Japanese or Mandarin (梁靜茹-小手拉大手) so I decided to write my very first English lyrics to this song! I hope you like it :D (I made a mistake in the second verse haha.. pardon me!) I was sort of imagining what it would be like to like someone.. when I wrote the lyrics. haha.
if only i could be wherever you are
if only i could know what's on your mind
if only i could tell you what's on mine
if only i could show you how i feel
if only you would look my way just this once
if only you would listen to my heart
if only you could see the love in my eyes
if only you would stay and be with me
I've never ever felt this way before
and now I only want to see you more
oh baby would you take me by the hand
together we could fly across the land
dadadada
dadadada
you're shinning like the sun within my heart
whatever I have been through
I'll never feel blue
for I am here with you
dadadadada
dadadaadada
I'm singing like I've never sung before
the world is so much brighter, and so much better
for you have come along
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[@ABitToo_Atlas]

youtube deadass waited 10 years to give me this gift, was worth the wait but wish i heard this sooner.

[@ABitToo_Atlas]

pog

[@VicJang]

True!

[@opeachmilko8448]

I was 18 when I fell head over heels in love with this song, and 11 years later, I just stumbled upon it again and knew the song by heart

[@MilodicMellodi]

Your voice is perfectly soft enough for this song-and your voice itself is perfect. Great job!

[@pedroquintanilla9035]

I still come back to this song once in a blue moon. Your cover is absolutely beautiful. This song makes me feel happy and sad at the same time. Love this. Thank you.

[@kninjae]

It's like the love song that doesn't have the word "LOVE" in it. But you still can sense the love within this. Great work! Thx ^O^

[@sandyriver4705]

Holy sheet! Just realized it now

[@bobatea4208]

0:31 it does have the word "love" tho

[@alongcamesara]

This is amazing! I love this song so much in Japanese, and you translated it wonderfully. And the way you sang it... breathtaking.

[@ethanneigum6993]

Such a sad but uplifting song at the same time.

[@cesargarby]

Ok. This is so beautiful. Really, you have an amazing voice. I believed It was an official english version of the song! This is so good.

[@graysonbriggs6899]

Cesar Garban so did I I love this song it always makes me so happy or sad but fits almost every occasion for me

[@fatcat9993]

OMG, and I thought this was the "official" English version! You wrote & sang it yourself?! That is amazing, you have a really sweet voice, and the lyric goes really well with the music...

[@rygasmr6795]

She didnt write it, she just translated and sang it. But its still awesome!

[@tatami2256]

@@rygasmr6795 i mean its one thing to translate from japanese to english , but make it sound good is a different thing, it way harder to make it this good.

[@VicJang]

Same here I thought the original meant official at first. In any case, she sang this so well!

[@achilleshalicarnassus81]

Same!!!

[@loldavid6]

This does not get NEARLY enough praise! well done!

[@ilubnerds102]

Yayyy this is my most favorite cover of this song! Thank you for making this

[@coffeecat3001]

The lyrics flow very well, and the vocals are soft enough to compliment the song, amazing job!

[@psychobratt]

I remember finding this when I was so young and fell in love w the song after watching the movie after finding it at the library. So I had a strong childhood connection to this. Then years later, I tributed it to my abuser... Now it makes me depressed and happy at the same time. It's a weird feeling and I wish I had never ruined this song for me because it's still so precious to me. I remember nights I'd cry to this song when I was still in the relationship. I hope I can fully heal and be happy n blissful listening to this again.

[@anabellexxxx]

Thank you for sharing your story-I wish I had replied earlier but better late than never, right? I think you should definitely reclaim this song, as in remove any association with this person because he obviously does not deserve it. More importantly, the love and magic come from within you. You also have the power to heal and be better than ever. Accept that you were young and naive, looking for love in the wrong places but also recognize that you’ve grown wiser. No one can take away the spark and the love that are already in you. When I wrote the lyrics, I had never been in love. I was having a mild crush on someone I knew and was imagining how it must feel to love or be in love. I think that’s partly how the words come off so pure (because I literally knew nothing of the struggle and heartbreak that come in the path of finding love). When I was in past relationships (that did not work out), I’d laugh at my young self who wrote this-so silly and unrealistic. But now that I’ve found my person… like a full circle, I appreciate my young self again because she wasn’t wrong about how joyous and simple it should feel when you are with the right person in the right time. I hope what I typed makes sense! You will find that person with whom you will have that feeling too, I’m sure of it!

[@inkybear7997]

Bro everything you said, same. My abuser ruined this song for me, but I still love it

[@psychobratt]

@@anabellexxxx You are so right. A year from now, I am not fully healed but I am long on my journey of healing and can now sing along to your lyrics happily and sweetly again. Except now when I sing with you, it's from a whole new perspective on love and life. I was about 11 or 12 when I first heard it, 21 going on 22 at the end of this year, I am once again hearing this song with joy in my heart like the first time I found it. I'm so happy you fully appreciate what you wrote, it's had an impact on me and my life. Good and bad ways, of my own volition. But, as you said, coming full circle. It brings me happiness hearing it, as I now know that such sweet words evoking emotions like this, could've never amounted to the person that hurt me. Also, I learned to play the original song on piano, but as I play it, I sing your lyrics. Thank you for such a beautiful and amazing song.

[@choobez123]

Heres the english translation for the song. You could try doing the song with the english translation, but it might not rhyme Close the forgotten eyes and retrieve the love song Reach out your hand hidden in the blue sky one more time Don't forget, soon I'll be by your side all the time Even when at dawn you gaze at the starry sky alone Don't let your only heart become darkened by sadness I'll change your sighs into the spring breeze I ride my bike fast up the sunny hill Carrying the memories I forgot with you Lalalalala, I hum, staining my lips The happiness I've found with you is like a flower Open the forgotten window; the love song starts to run Hold up the hand entrusted to the blue sky one more time I won't forget that soon you'll be by my side all the time Even on the tomorrows when wavering tears shine in the starry sky Embracing that lone word in my heart For your sake, I am now blown on by the spring breeze I ride my bike fast up the sunny hill Carrying the promise I made with you Lalalalala, I hum, staining my lips The happiness I've found with you is like a prayer I ride my bike fast up the sunny hill Carrying the promise I made with you Lalalalala, I hum, staining my lips The happiness I've found with you is like a prayer The happiness I've found with you is like a prayer

[@shilohb3475]

Oh wow is that real translation its not gonna rhyme with the tune if you sing it in english

[@magnusaxelssonkvaran]

Shin Ryxx i sang those lyrics and it didn't work in

[@BakaTaco]

A-Amazing! Perfect voice for this song!

[@graysonbriggs6899]

XBakaTacoX it's an angel

[@BakaTaco]

I agree! :D

[@dzelkva5489]

"Become The Wind" is a heartwarming song that enclapses the heart of music. I pray that others feel the warmth while listening to this.

[@joshuacheng241]

This song bring back childhood memories. I almost want to cry because it is such a beautiful song!! Such a sweet voice...

[@minogirl01]

You know, it's a good thing when you love this song enough to have downloaded it onto your ipod a year ago and randomly get it stuck in your head even though you haven't heard it in ages. Great job love, and keep it up :)

[@qeynoshills]

Wow... I loved the original so I wondered what a cringe worthy upload this might turn out to be, but I'm glad I found it. It's amazing...!

[@ThomTheBear]

I'm a stupid badass for my friends, but when i'm alone at home, I start to run everywhere in singing your song. you're really amazing!

[@hardrock22100]

This is the best voice iv heard ever :D!!!!! THIS IS AWESOME TOO AWESOME!!!

[@catsrul333]

Its so reassuring to know that there are still people who can sing without auto tune! Great Job, your voice really carries the tune exceptionally well ;]

[@tofu_rioo]

I actually listened this on loop for 1 hour this is way to good😭😭

[@buckycarbon]

This is absolutely beautiful, these lyrics are beautiful fanTASTIC job omgosh

[@LanaBabyBoston]

I commented on this video three years ago, now I'm learning it on my own uke. You rock

[@SeleneC]

The lyrics are incredibly and whoever sang this had the nicest, clearest voice. This is just, wow. Great job!

[@Connongus2]

I showed this to my friends, all of them loved it, and we all agreed that you have the voice of an angel (:

[@mina.richards.chronicles]

Gorgeous voice, Annabelle. Everything about this song is so sympathetic to the movie (the Cat Returns), too. Just adore it. Thank you for providing an mp3 link - this is going on my permanent playlist!

[@djianyamaneko]

Younger I thought your cover was the original. I saw the film and just came back to find your song, and that it was a cover. Your cover is so better than the original in my opinion. * . * So beautiful to listen to. ♥

[@danisaurmeow]

I have no idea why but im crying because of this song..

[@MegaKirbylover]

You're amazing, never stop!!!!! This is great, I'm gonna put this on my phone and sing to it when life's got me down. Thanks for all your work (bow)

[@schrodingerscat8391]

この曲は私にとってとても特別な曲です….冬に友達と旅行に行ったとき、バスで好きな人と同じ席に座っていたとき、ヘッドフォンでこの曲をループで聞いていました….私は乗り物酔いをしているので、私は 長い間バスに乗れなかったので、私は非常に不快で、バスで一晩中気分が悪くなったはずです…. …しかし、道も良くなかったので非常に悪いものだったであろう旅はただ素晴らしかったです…これは私が聞いている唯一の曲であり、私は緊張したり病気になったりすることなくリラックスしていました…私は自分自身に驚いていました この歌のおかげでとても落ち着いています….彼は私が彼に恋をしていることをまったく知らないことを私は知っています.彼は私の友達でさえ知らない. 🌸でも、全然悲しくはないです このような美しい曲で素晴らしい時間を過ごせたことにただ感謝と幸せを感じています 本当に正直に自分の時間を楽しんでいました.

[@chengoo]

The lyrics are EXTREMELY fitting! Impressive!

[@GirlDreamer90210]

O.O I listened to this song and i thought it was the official english version, than i looked at the description box and i was shock! I can't believe an amature can make something as good as this. Thank you very much and hope to see more of your work

[@ryanlingham9906]

Man literally, I don’t know how many years later but I was obsessed with this song as a kid like damn, I feel so happy to hear it again many years later 🙂

[@mkvkchannel692]

If only I could be wherever you are If only I could know what’s on your mind If only I could tell you what’s on mine If only I could show you how I feel If only you would look my way just this once If only you would listen to my heart If only you could see the love in my eyes If only you would stay and be with me I’ve never ever felt this way before And now I only want to see you more Oh baby would you take me by the hand Together we could fly across the land La la la la la, la la la la la You shining like a sun within my heart Whatever I have been through I never feel blue for I am here with you La la la la la, la la la la la I’m singing like I never sung before The world is so much brighter and so much better For you have come along If only I could be wherever you are If only I could know what’s on your mind If only I could tell you what’s on mine If only I could show you how I feel If only you would look my way just this once If only you would listen to my heart If only you could see the love in my heart If only you would stay and be with me I’ve never ever felt this way before And now I only want to see you more Oh baby would you take me by the hand Together we could fly across the land La la la la la, la la la la la You shining like a sun within my heart Whatever I have been through I never feel blue for I am here with you La la la la la, la la la la la I’m singing like I never sung before The world is so much brighter and so much better For you have come along La la la la la, la la la la la You shining like a sun within my heart Whatever I have been through I never feel blue for I am here with you La la la la la, la la la la la I’m singing like I never sung before The world is so much brighter and so much better For you have come along The world is so much brighter and so much better For you have come along

[@nikoozen6049]

;-; bootiful

[@sandyriver4705]

It feels like i wanna sing this to my crush

[@dragonesryan282]

A little bit different meaning from original, but sounds so good.

[@stellamoe1585]

Thank u.

[@tucknorris1]

@@sandyriver4705 Same

[@nhi7a2]

That was a very good song. First time while I listen to the song I thought that was a famous singer. Thanks for your hard work :)

[@ZbangzbangNoMi]

welp, not sure if i commented before but you did an amazing job, it sounds beautiful and you have a really beautiful voice. great job ya did ! ;) it's just as beautiful as the original

[@anabellexxxx]

ZbangzbangNoMi Thank you so much!

[@bloodpoweredradio]

You are excellent, at both singing and translating~ This made a song that has always been very dear to me, even better UwU

[@vampaneezelords22]

THANK U FOR MAKING THIS I LISTEN TO IT EVERYDAY ITS ON MY PHONE

[@mainerblainer1]

OMG i didn't realize this was a cover until i read the comments! Really well done!

[@bunnieaire3572]

props to you, this is really good! It's one of my favorite songs by far!

[@stardream7412]

The Cat Returns is my favorite movie and i like the song. But when i stumbeled across this, this became one of my favorite songs!😍❤

[@SuperSizeUSUK]

Dude. This is the most awesome thing I have ever heard in my life. You should totally make more of these, maybe for like all the other Ghibli Studio songs as well. Seriously.

[@fellowboyful]

i really lovethis version since the very first time i heard it, , it makes me feel like wanting to hug my love too many times just to share it with

[@pmpadvance596]

Thanks Anabell .... Just saw the movie for first time, its 2 am... was searching crazy for English lyrics... May Allah (God) bless us all

[@amiz73]

i used to watch this when i was little..so captivating. one of my favorite animes of all time! they don't make gems like this anymore nowadays..

[@MusicalCorbie]

Amazing! It sounds wonderful~ I love your cover! The lyrics are wonderful too :) It takes so much to be able to sing as beautifully as you do & write lyrics that fit so well to it! Great cover! -Vince

[@codeartist12]

This is one of my favorite movies and your lyrics made me love it more.

[@binhnguyenthanh3064]

Your voice's so lovely and this song's just as beautiful as the original. You did a great work. Just wanna say thank you

[@tinkmode]

love it! i listen to it all the time! the show is probably my all time favorite!

[@stellamoe1585]

Can't believe that it's a cover song. OMG. This is so beautiful. I love it sooo much.

[@tripleogpimp4ever]

This song was performed beautifully. Bravo to the singer

[@ladysim160]

I remember watching this on the television, but it was in Japanese so I watched the whole thing, reading the subtitles when I was 5 and then I finally got the DVD in English and I was so happy :)

[@27alphabet]

this is amazing, fits the movie so well. i can really feel the emotion. keep going!

[@carolinerandallart]

I've listened to this song so many times...thanks for making such a beautiful song(:

[@alyssshanshan8129]

It's been years since I heard your version of this song for the first time. And I still adore it. Your voice sounds pretty nicely for this song and the English lyrics are super cute. ^w^

[@luciamazzieri7556]

your singing makes me happy and relaxed, you have a lovely voice, i love this!! 💖💖💖

[@crobinson2003]

Thank you! You have a beautiful voice and the lyrics are wonderful!

[@jeffreychou28]

My 7 year old daughter loves you for doing this. Thank you ...it is awesome.

[@SoloPilot6]

OUTSTANDING! Good lyrics, and the perfect voice for the song. FAVORITED!

[@hardrock22100]

i am in love in this song and you just made it a lot more awesome!!!! T-T ITS AMAZING! and you have an amazing voice :D!!!

[@StarlitSwamp]

Wow... I'm not usually fond of fan covers, but I gotta say, this one is simply amazing! You have such a sweet, soft voice that gives a very heartwarming sound. Actually, I think I find your tone even more fitting to the atmosphere of the movie than the original. And the fact that you've written those English lyrics by yourself is even more impressive. Yup, it really is an adorable version you did here. Congratulations! :)

[@SpaceDromedary]

I keep listening this again and again. Love this cover very much.

[@grapiechan9023]

Omg the film alone was amazing but this song actually made me cry when you sung it!!! :')

[@loftikuss]

I think this is one of the best fan versions so far, even with the doubled heart xD Do you allow me to use it in a video here on youtube if you're credited and your video is linked back? QwQ

[@anabellexxxx]

MrRudforce Of course! Thank you for your kind words ^_^

[@Bloodrain56]

Amazing, I cant even describe how amazing this was!

[@Moosetroy]

I never get tired listening to your version!

[@andarks]

I never thought I would like an English version of a Japanese song more than the original Japanese version itself. Great job!

[@pineapplesushi]

This is so cute, and what a fantastic idea for all us sorry folk that wish we could speak japanese - thank you so much anabellexxxx! Can't wait to share this with my li'l sis, she'll be overjoyed!

[@woonjaelee5550]

Wow. I happend to listen to this music and fall in love with this song. Actaully i thought this song is official version of english.. your voice is gorgeous

[@ソルトアイス-y2u]

I almost cry.... Your voice is too beautiful!!!

[@itsmelsy101]

I LOVE YOU STUDIO GHIBLI!! For building up such a wonderful childhood for me!! I'm a studio ghibli girl.. that's it! :D

[@athiwinn5212]

This song so sweet and beautiful and touched my heart ,thank to NSN Phillipine who share this song.

[@nik-sd2py]

The words/translation is beautiful! I luv does words! ^^ they're soooo beautiful dat I have no explanation 4 dis.

[@rainnysunbow]

the song+ your lyric + your voice = heaven on earth for my soul. :D

[@aniki91344]

Ok, THAT was a beautiful rendition! I don't think I'll be able to accept any other English version of this song anymore.

[@princessghurl]

@xXBlueFeatherzXx LIKE ANNE HATHAWAY??? really...this is a great song! im speechless

[@kanelbulle7144]

I love your cover, I can't stop playing it since I discovered it by chance ! I guess I'm gonna write your lyrics on my music sheet so I can sing while playing ;).

[@astromantics]

The lyrics and your voice are too cute! This version definitely matches the movie! (-:

[@twinkyjooyoung]

I thought i was in love with the japanese version of this song but after hearing this version I CANT STOPP LISTENING TO IT!!! i am sooo in love with this song!! :-)

[@pinkiepie238]

I love this version of the song!!! I wish I had an awesome voice like yours.

[@thepianofortegirl]

2 people need to be turned into cats. This is AMAZING!!! I

[@AWE50M3]

cooooooooollll . . . you're freaking awesome at writing lyrics and singing! Wish there was a double thumbs up button . . .

[@ErasmusPrime239]

amazing.....it brought tears in my eyes.......thank you!!!

[@1234321JR]

ur singing is SO COOL!!! OwO nice lyrics too!!! omg i love this so much!

[@immanuelantonio5149]

Thanks this brings back so many memories

[@boomypower]

This is brilliant, I am already in love with the Japanese version (and the Chinese cover too!) and I reckon you have added another lovely cover of it. Lovely voice too ^^

[@sakuramankaii]

girl, YOU ARE AMAZING!

[@EnzoTrash]

THE TEARS WON'T STOP

[@SeraphimGal]

ADORABLE!!! SUCH A CUUTE SONG AND CUTE SINGING!

[@kathryniii]

the lyrics are adorable!♥

[@Tngo93]

Oh my gosh, this is the truthly beauty, Thanh you so much.

[@AviforsOppugno]

wow! awesome job! :D loved it ^_^ such a sweet song

[@chanjen8158]

Awesome, u did a wonderful job, the lyrics are so beautiful.

[@KokoSimba1]

Wonderful! You have a beautiful voice and I love the way you did the song :) Thank you for sharing

[@KaironQD]

Oh wow.. these lyrics are so well done! And yeah, just like diginuyasha I thought this was an official English version of the song!

[@jeidafei94]

You ROCK!!! I've been trying to compose songs for years and you're way better than me! Your voice is so great and it's even harder to write lyrics for japanese songs. THUMBS UP!

[@Sithis69]

Really great :) I'm absolutely a fan of this song, and your voice fits really nicely with it. It's soft and light as a summer breeze.

[@mityahubenkeshet]

What an awesome job you did!!! I love it!!