We’ve come full circle, lived through our eto
Entered the geju
We are the re-born: The Second Lives
So farewell to troubled bygones
Welcome our Springtime
We are the re-born: The Second Lives
And thanks for our funky red caps
They will protect us, as we untangle and re-energise
Here’s our new stage of life
Offload those years gone by
Starting again is nice
Two can mek it– two kanreki
Our newfound childhood is in our now-hood
In celebration
We are the re-born: The Second Lives
It’s time to focus on new ways
Good yakudoshi
We are the re-born: The Second Lives
So thanks for our red chanchanko
They will protect us, as we untangle and re-energise
Here’s our new stage of life
Offload those years gone by
Starting again is nice
Two can mek it– two kanreki
In our new stage of life
Upwards and onwards as
Starting again is nice
We can tek it – do kanreki
You can too kanreki
Here’s our new stage of life
Offload those years gone by
Starting again is nice
Two can mek it– two kanreki
In our new stage of life
Upwards and onwards as
Starting again is nice…
So! Bye bye – we’ve come full circle
Entered the geju
We are the re-born: The Second Lives
Farewell to troubled bygones
Here comes our Springtime
We are the re-born: The Second Lives
Thanks for the red chanchanko
And funky red caps
They will protect us as we resurrect
It’s time to begin our new youth
Good yakudoshi
We are the re-born – the Second Lives
Here’s our new stage of life
Offload those years gone by
Starting again is nice
Two can mek it– two kanreki
In our new stage of life
Upwards and onwards as
Starting again is nice
We can tek it – do kanreki
Here’s our new stage of life
Offloading years gone by
Starting again is nice
Two can mek it– two kanreki
In our new stage of life
Upwards and onwards as
Starting again is nice
We can tek it – do kanreki
You can too kanreki
Kanreki (pronounced “kahn-nreki”)
Celebration of the 60th birthday in Japan, in which the person completes a full circle of the zodiac cycle from birth, and begins their “second childhood”.
eto (pronounced “ay-tor” with a soft “r”)
Japanese zodiac animal cycle. NB: If you were born in 1960 then you are a Metal Rat.
geju (pronounced “Kays- tcher”)
Lowest rank of the distinguished status of elderhood from 60 years plus. As you hit 70, 80, 90, 100 there are other ranks.
chanchako (pronounced “tchen tchen kor” with a soft “r”)
Red vest / kimono, traditionally worn by children, but given as a gift on the 60th birthday along with a red cap and red cushion.
Red symbolises new youth / the “second childhood”, free from what has gone before.
yakudoshi (pronounced yaka-doe-ssi)
Calamitous times / times of uncertainty. These are usually for the worst but these can be times of opportunity too.
mek (pronounced “mek”)
Yorkshire for “mek”.
tek (pronounced “tek”)
Yorkshire for “tek”.
