Fujita Maiko - Hotaru

蛍 (Hotaru/Fireflies)

Hiiro no Kakera 3 Collector’s Edition OP

Album: 瞬間 (Shunkan)

Song, lyrics and composition: Fujita Maiko (藤田麻衣子)

Arrangement: Steve Good

After iM@S introduced me to Fujita Maiko, I went looking for more of her songs, and soon I was looping this one for (not exaggerating) 3 hours straight. Japanese-style ballads are my lifeblood.

Notes: ・The rainy season in Japan comes before summer, and fireflies appear in early summer; in this song, there’s some overlap. ・ Where English-speaking countries say “ready or not, here I come!” when playing hide-and-seek, in Japan there’s an exchange consisting of “are you ready?” and either “not yet!” or “I’m ready!”.

In the middle of the rainy season Today the rain's let up A warm wind blows past A quiet night road Summer will soon follow

Sparkling lights catch my eye I can't take my eyes off of them I want to have them to myself I want to touch them You're just like these fireflies

Are you ready? Not yet, it seems Are you ready—is your heart ready?

I can't figure out how you feel And the more I wish, the more it hurts Even so, I can't hate you

Fluttering lightly Fireflies fill the sky It's better to watch them While keeping some distance Quietly

I can't grasp it, it's out of reach I can't grasp your heart

"It's only me who's in love" The realization makes me want to cry We just can't feel the same way

Are you ready? Not yet, it seems Are you ready—is your heart ready?

I can't figure out how you feel And the more I wish, the more it hurts Even so, I can't hate you

"It's only me who's in love" The realization makes me want to cry I want to know how you feel

I can't figure out how you feel (In the middle of the rainy season Today the rain let up A warm wind)

Even so, I can't hate you (Blows past A quiet night road Summer will soon follow)

(Today the rain's let up Summer will soon follow)

Mio from BEST FRIENDS! - 6cm Ue no Keshiki

Album: First Color PINK

Song: Mio from BEST FRIENDS!

Lyrics: Matsubara Sarari (松原さらり)

Music: Mitsu.J（Digz, Inc. Group）

Requested by miominato. I must say schoolgirl speak is way far from what I usually translate, but it was fun!

A lively shop decorated with rustic wooden tiles A lovely sidewalk café I found recently Colors that catch my eye, the latest popular phrases, ever-changing trends Our girls' talk could last forever--it's all fun, but Deep inside my heart, I feel restless I'm looking for a sharp inspiration I wanna see the scenery from 6cm above, to be more grown up After all, there's a side of me my papa doesn't know If I could see the scenery from 6cm above, I get the feeling I could change now I wanna know a future I don't know yet Yes, right now It's right there A collection of cards so fancy people would be jealous It all depends on my mood today--what outfit should I pick? Rewarding work, trying my best at studying, a fulfilling everyday It's not that I feel uneasy or have complaints, but I can't say it how I want, I'm sure there's an answer out there that's not like everything else I wanna see the scenery from 6cm above, to go even beyond it After all, I have a secret I can't tell my papa If I could see the scenery from 6cm above, I'm sure I'd be very happy I wanna have many idols Yes, anytime Now, it can be anytime I'm not a chick anymore I can fly on my own Let me have just a little adventure, I believe in my inspiration Don't worry about me, watch over me with a smile I wanna see the scenery from 6cm above, to be more grown up After all, there's a side of me my papa doesn't know If I could see the scenery from 6cm above, I get the feeling I could change now I wanna know a future I don't know yet Yes, right now It's right there C'mon, it starts now

Mona from AIKATSU STARS! - Ibara no Joou

いばらの女王 (Ibara no Joou/Queen of thorns)

Album: Wonderful Tour

Song: Mona from AIKATSU STARS!

Lyrics: Tadano Natsumi (只野菜摘)

Composition: NARASAKI

Arrangement: WATCHMAN

Also known as Queen of Roses for some reason. The translation I found had some mistakes, so here's my take on it. This was interesting to work on, and surprisingly hard for a little girl franchise. The tone of the lyrics is... not quite arrogant, but like a queen talking to a subject.

Notes: ・ “taking to myself the will of the crown”: more literally, what she means is “growing into the crown”, but without the time factor. Wording it in a more proactive way, in order to fit with the rest of the song, was a purely personal choice. ・ "reversed": as is obvious from the picture, the queen mentioned here is a tarot card rather than a trump one. Cards in reversed position are often said to signal hardships and obstacles. ・ “I'll take it under my wing”:  another personal choice, literally “I’ll embrace it”.

The fate I drew was that of the queen's card Taking to myself the will of the crown, I walk a radiant path

Among the echoing vortex of applause, I can feel your love Even if this card would signal hardship if reversed I want to convey the beauty of dreams, light and song And if for that I must sometimes conceal my feelings, then be it

A blissful world full of everyone's smiles In order to preserve it, I'll take it under my wing

Although now I know the fear of loss I fight off the thorns of unease that remain my chest The fate I drew was that of the queen's card Taking to myself the will of the crown, I walk a radiant path Proud and dignified, standing atop the stage I am the Queen of Thorns

What are your feelings in this clear morning? What are you, just a wordless rocking horse dancing a rondo?

In my free time, I sip some tea in the garden inside my eyes This cheerful parade is where I can catch a break

Be it music or dance, everyone’s an artist Ideas burst forth like a fountain The angels' blessings, candies, melodies We all live in the one same planet

If you have lost your way and cry alone Check your map and come here, let's change into our dresses and go outside The fate I drew was that of the queen's card Taking to myself the will of the crown, I walk a radiant path Proud and dignified, I envision the future I am the Queen of Thorns

Ali Project - Haramitsu Renge

波羅蜜恋華 (Haramitsu Renge/Perfect Lotus of Love)

Rakudai Kishi no Cavalry ED

Album: Single

Song and lyrics: Takarano Arika (宝野アリカ)

Music: Katakura Mikiya (片倉三起也)

Anyone knows I love AliPro? I mean, why else would I willingly translate Buddhism hell?

Notes: ・“perfect”: 波羅蜜 haramitsu, paramita, a Buddhist concept that roughly means perfection. I won’t dare try to explain it. Wikipedia ・ ”lotus of love”: a pun on 恋 “love”, which can be read as “ren”, and 蓮華 renge, “lotus flower”. ・ “impossibly long”: 永い nagai. When written with that character, it can mean “eternal” or lasting an infinity. ・ “a path of carnage”: 修羅道 shuradou. One of the six realms of samsara, that of the asura demigods. They are said to be constantly fighting among themselves, and 修羅場 shuraba means literally a “scene of carnage” or “battleground”, which is why I translated it like this. ・ ”this life”: as in “this incarnation”. Goes without saying it has to do with the Buddhist cycle of death and rebirth. ・ ”celestial nymph”: 天女 tennyo. A Buddhist angel or nymph, portrayed as women with otherworldly beauty. Wikipedia ・ kalavinka: a Buddhist creature said to live in the Western pure land and sing with a beautiful voice. Wikipedia

To live is to cross a wicked path At its end, do we meet our fate? The land of awakening is a dream in reality In days older than those of myth I, a blazing phoenix Took off from the Emperor's shoulder And flew across crimson skies What an impossibly long journey it was My memories dance in a whirlwind of sand And although now I finally know peace In your arms I must still turn my wing into a sword To love is to go down a path of carnage My armor is one of scarlet thorns If this flesh and blood are a flower of death I'd like you to make it bloom with your blade People sacrifice their kindness In order to obtain strength And so they seek enlightenment About what lies beyond the darkness I, too, change And although I can hear A lotus bud open up Deep inside my chest Petals of blood float in the water The land of love is as a country at war Why must it be so in this life as well? As the fires of hell weave me fluttering silken robes of pure red I'll appear to you as a celestial nymph To live is to cross a wicked path Woman, become a demon Sing an ode, kalavinka To love is to go down a path of carnage My armor is one of scarlet thorns This flesh and blood are a flower of death So please scatter it with your blade 

(video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXBTdMWZttU)

Fuki - Asa na Asa na

朝な朝な (Asa na Asa na/Morning after morning)

Album: Welcome! (Fuki Commune) / Rejet Sound Collection vol. 3 MY LINK

Song: Fuki

Lyrics: hotaru

Music: onoken

I’m not a huge fan of Rejet, but boy are their songs lit. Wanted to translate this one for the longest time but it was a bit too hard for me.

Notes: “Truth”: 誠 makoto, the character written in the Shinsengumi’s uniform. “Blade”: 太刀, a classification of katana, but in this case used in a more generic sense to mean sword.

The weakness hiding in those eyes, your childish kindness I hope at least you never forget them

The radiant morning haze Feels as if it's celebrating your departure Seems it is only me who's still unable to stay by your side

The “truth" you chose for yourself Even now, my feelings sway along with the light coming through the leaves

The weakness hiding in those eyes, your childish kindness I hope at least you never forget them Morning after morning, I pray Oh, don't go yet Quietly, I covered my eyes from the morning sun

The one I loved and followed all this time Grew up before I knew it And I know you won't turn back to look at me again

No longer is that weak smile From days past when we were in love

The blade you carry, the sense of justice burning within I beg that you don't call them your strength Morning after morning, I do nothing but wish Oh please, remain as you were back then Forever harboring a trace of youthfulness

The skylark took flight from its nest Picturing its ambitions in the great sky, it flew into the distance...

Everlasting love and a familiar warmth I shall weave them here for you Please— The weakness hiding in those eyes, your childish kindness Never ever let go of them Morning after morning, I pray Oh, please, don't go Quietly, the sun rises Now, I wave to you As we’re engulfed in the morning light

if

Album: THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS STARLIGHT MASTER 18 モーレツ★世直しギルティ！

Song: Iida Yuuko (飯田友子)

Lyrics and composition: Maiko Fujita

Arrangement: Takada Ryuuichi (高田龍一)

At first I was disappointed it wasn’t EDM like Hotel Moonside, but this self-introductory Kanade ballad by the same composer as Arisu’s “in fact” grew on me fast. The translation I found was pretty inaccurate, so here’s something a little better.

I close the front door behind me And let out a sigh It's just that today you were being shy So I ended up blushing too

I'm not a fan of romance movies They're kinda embarrassing As I take off these heels higher than usual I think, this is fine too, but

If you'd just gone and kissed me I wouldn't have hated it, you know? Women are always waiting Don't make me say that out loud

I've lived pretending to be more mature And before I knew it I got used to it, that's all I wonder How do I appear in your eyes?

I've had my share of unrequited loves As well as days I was hurt I'll never forget the sunset from back then I've become more of an adult

Why is it that when I'm with you I end up letting my guard down? It's just as if you're telling me I don't need to be strong

What if I'd chosen a different path Or lived in a different way... I think about those things sometimes But it isn't bad right now

Every time I see you It's as if a new me I hadn't shown anyone Will be laid bare By your kind eyes

If you'd just gone and kissed me I wouldn't have hated it, you know? Women are always waiting Don't make me say that out loud

I've lived pretending to be more mature And before I knew it I got used to it, that's all I wonder How do I appear in your eyes?

さよならを教えて (Sayonara wo Oshiete/Teach me how to say farewell)

Sayonara wo Oshiete ~comment te dire adieu~ theme song

Song: MELL

Lyrics: Nagaoka Kenzou (長岡建蔵) and Sapporo Momoko

Composition: Sapporo Momoko (さっぽろももこ)

Arrangement: Takase Kazuya (高瀬一矢)

I have never actually played this game, nor do I think I could take it after reading up on the contents, but this is a great example of haunting melody, composition and arrangement.

My feelings are calm as a lull And the pieces of my heart do not move In the rooftop, there are white school shoes lined up Crooked meat crafts rain from the sky

I am a horizon; the horizon between white and white A tabula rasa for writing down desires A short-lived, pitch black crevice A fleeting tale

I no longer yearn for a kiss All I wish for is the perfect adieu

Time has halted between day and night In an endless, eternal twilight

This uncertain world is a midsummer mirage You, too, seem like a distant illusion

As anything and everything melts into iridescent colors I fall into the chaos

I am a parabole; a single parabole A crooked meat craft, unable to even become nil I then wander through ignorance

No warmth is left in the palm of my hand All it holds is my wish, the perfect adieu

Time has halted between day and night In an endless, eternal twilight Time has halted between day and night Please go ahead and bid me farewell

[song] Shimotsuki Haruka - Owari no Nai Tabi

終わりのない旅 (Owari no Nai Tabi/Endless Trip)

Shimotsuki Haruka radio program Frost Moon cafe ED1

Album: break time

Song, lyrics and composition: Shimotsuki Haruka (霜月はるか)

Arrangement: Pe-jun (ぺーじゅん)

I wish all young artists could listen to this song. Actually, all young people. It always cheers me up!

That day, you walked straight in a dark, long cave Toward the square sky far away Thinking there was only one way out, your feet faltered And, no longer knowing where to go, you reached a standstill Tears dripped with the dream of embracing the sky with those arms

But if you just look back for a moment, you’ll see Life has brought you here against all odds If you pay attention, there are countless, if longer, roads to tomorrow So don’t hurry, okay?

Remember looking up and yearning for the colors of that sky If you keep wishing, you’ll somehow find yourself Don’t give up on facing yourself and the walls you stumble upon

Just take it easy, it’s still too soon To figure out the entire course of your life There aren't any set goals, nor there need to be Even if we reach them under this infinite sky, the path goes on We’ll surely get lost, stand still and go on again Let’s trust in ourselves and take the first step of this endless trip So our future will shine brightly

ALI PROJECT - Shungo

春蚕 (Spring silkworm)

Album: Soubikakei (薔薇架刑)

Song and lyrics: Takarano Arika (宝野アリカ)

Music: Katakura Mikiya (片倉三起也)

Yes, I just came back from the dead to translate a song from ten years ago. This is by far my favorite from AliPro. I was surprised to see a lack of accurate translations despite Rozen Maiden’s popularity...

...and it turned out the hardest text I’ve ever translated. Not even JP folks are sure what parts of it mean, but translating overly complicated chuuni songs is what I’m here for, right?

I offer up in sacrifice A single love This heart of mine Is dyed in blood, violet Come, lock me up in glass I will decorate myself with wounds And, in this world growing clouded Writher for you Living through one spring And enduring one summer Unrelenting, I wake up again From jewels wept I accept as part of you The lure of those fingers, everything From my spastic throat I tear off creaks in the scars of my atonement My enclosed cocoon Embraces dancing shadows Under the crescent moon My nails are dyed crimson Unseen needles pierce me from behind I cannot move So I shall only Look up at you from here

I faced countless drops I swallowed countless fragments Over and over again From nebulous vomit I spin a thread pulled sweetly Creeping through the ground as if soaring the heavens My feet drag below me Scraping the scars of the ropes that shackled me Living through one spring And dying frozen within one winter Then being born once again From nebulous vomit I spin a thread pulled sweetly Creeping through the ground as if soaring the heavens From my elbows and knees on which I crawl Fade the scars of the ropes that shackled me If you wish to strangle me with a silken thread I pray it is within my untainted shell Boil, burn Until all there's left Is my soul

[song] Tia - Chotto Dekaketekimasu

ちょっと出かけてきます (Chotto Dekaketekimasu/I’m going out for a bit)

Wooser no Sono Higurashi Kakusei-hen episode 12 insert song

Album: Heart Realize (ハートリアライズ)

Song: Tia

Lyrics and music: ryo (supercell)

Just what's the relationship between this song's narrator and the one they’re talking to remains a mystery to me.

I'll write a letter Dearest you, still so helpless

I apologize for leaving you alone all of a sudden When I think of the crybaby you are My heart feels like it’ll break But I know

You're far stronger than you think Still, I’m sure you'll cry looking for me Ah, I'm so sorry I smiled and lied that I'm going out for a bit

I don't think I'm coming back here So do what you want with my room Get rid of my stuff

Memories may feel heavy and hold you back at times But walk on, no matter how sad you are It will all become past with time You walk on

I believe nothing will change Yet you’re sure to realize I’m gone now And cry looking for me But ah, I’m sorry, I need to go

Someday when you've become an adult Able to forgive me for today Maybe you'll laugh recalling your young self And cry once again Go ahead and hate me You walk on

Nakae Mitsuki - Rakuenzu

楽園図 (Map of Paradise)

Album: Another Flower II

Song: Nakae Mitsuki (中恵光城)

Lyrics: Hiyama Nao (日山尚)

Composition: Shimotsuki Haruka (霜月はるか)

Arrangement: Abe Ryuudai from ACRYLICSTAB (阿部隆大)

In this original song from the second 753. x ABSOLUTE CASTAWAY collaboration album, the concept was to have Mitsuki sing a song typical of 753. There’s also the Shimotsukin equivalent, but won’t be translating that one.

The kanji for “paradise” in the song are read as “sky”. Considering the context, I assume the notion of paradise for the girl would be being free under the wide open sky.

In a corner of an attic, you sketched out a map all alone Holding a clock ticking down to the end You believed that single door would never open The view from your window was all you knew

Soft spring rain, the bright summer sun Even what's within hand's reach feels like a painting

The girl fell far into a deep dream Where is the paradise that could make you laugh? Even the moonlight seeping in was kept apart from you Lamenting the sad world, still an illusion

On a forgotten street corner, I relied on an old map all alone Unable to get rid of the stopped clock I believed our our promise would remain The way we spoke it out loud Until you smiled from the window

The ever-changing autumn skies, frozen winter mist What colors am I supposed to show if you're not here during those seasons?

The girl vanished, never having known light If the paradise you wished for is here I will protect these roses that wither as they're touched I'd like to become the wind wandering through this deep dream To become one with the moonlight seeping in And sway this world the illusion of you loved

Nakae Mitsuki - Renka Sensei

恋歌宣誓 (Love Song Oath)

Album: Confetti Romanesque (金平糖ロマネスク)

Song and lyrics: Nakae Mitsuki (中恵光城)

Music: Kisaragi Akihiro (如月秋祐)

Long time no translate. This album's story takes place during the Taisho era, as such the tone is old-fashioned. The girl and her lover are both students.

This one is more liberal than usual because parts of it would make absolutely no sense otherwise.

Bonus: Shimotsuki Haruka’s rearranged cover here

For one, ah, I possess the freedom to trust my own heart. For one, yes, I possess the freedom to stand by my feelings for you.

No high and mighty laws nor officials will lay a finger on you. I won't let wolves in sheep's clothing violate my rights.

This place brimming with words Is where I met you You, wearing your hat over your eyes Loved words more than any other

For one, I think no birds break their wings willingly. For one, I think no birds fly through storms willingly.

Fife and drum press the people to push forward Lost as they are, how can they prove what is right?

To the sweetness of brightly colored candy We wrote a tale of romance I have no need for honeyed words My cheeks flushed under the cover of autumn leaves

"I vow to give up my life to defend this nation. I vow my loyalty and courage to this nation."

"In order to protect you, my love, I sever my feelings for you" The blurred writing told me "I love you more than anyone else."

This place brimming with words Is where I await your return Holding this letter wet with tears tightly My thoughts go to the shadows of birds in the sky

My thoughts go to the shadows of birds in the sky

Nomizu Iori - Niwazuru

二羽鶴 (Two cranes)

Album: Kanmusu no Uta Vol.1 (“艦娘乃歌" Vol.1)

Song: Nomizu Iori as Shoukaku & Zuikaku (翔鶴・瑞鶴 CV:野水伊織)

Lyrics: minatoku & Matsui Shunsuke (松井俊介) 

Music: Nakanishi Kousuke (中西航介) a.k.a. neko

In the first lines of each chorus, they say the first character of their names (翔-ぶ ”to soar/fly” and 瑞 “good fortune”).

Animu made me ship Zuikaku and Kaga but Shoukaku is the cutest siscon and this song is very gay so I’m conflicted.

As the head wind picked up I caught it with my wings spread wide and wished upon the sky Do you remember the meaning of our promise? I'll defend your future forever

Be it a bright winter night Or a stormy spring morning Let us go together

Soaring high up, for the time of a thousand years Forever and ever We fly, a flock of two

Hiding this passionate bond in our chests Be sure to watch you and me Us two cranes

I remembered your face in profile dearly And prayed to the sky the whole time I won't forget the meaning of our promise Look and see the wake behind us

Be it a summer day of parting Or an autumn moment of ends Our hearts are one

Good fortune fills the time of a mere instant Forever and ever We fly, a flock of two

Hiding these burning feelings deep within I won’t forget me and you Us two cranes

Be it a morning spent together Or a lonely night Our hearts unite us

Soaring high up, for the time of a thousand years Forever and ever We fly, a flock of two

Good fortune fills the time of a mere instant I won't forget, ever Us two cranes

YURiCa/Hanatan - Kyokuya Machi

極夜街 (Eternal night city)

Album: Flower Rail Song: YURiCA/Hanatan (花たん) Lyrics and music: 40mP Piano: Marasy (まらしぃ)

“Kyokuya” actually means polar night, but from the context of the song, as well as the first kanji also having the meaning of “extreme”, I decided to translate it as eternal night.

In this lightless city I kept on searching for my shadow From the time I was born I had always been wandering in the darkness

Dawn breaks after the long night Lighting up little by little Revealing even things I'd be happier not to see

I wonder why? The world I'd pictured is nowhere to be seen And I was there Covered in rust and falling apart

It happens only once every hundred years Morning came and filled everything with light But my heart remains Enveloped in the stillness of night

In the azure sky A flock of birds flies freely Tell me, little flower Blooming proudly among the rubble

I wonder why? This beautiful world is too dazzling The things reflected in my eyes are all beautiful Yet seem hideous to me

This brief moment passes And the fleeting dream is over

Once again night comes The sun sets in the other side of the quiet city Leaving me behind Covered in rust and falling apart

I wonder why? Even if the scene I’d wished for isn’t there I keep on dreaming again and again And waiting for the morning

BiBi - Sakkaku Crossroads

錯覚CROSSROADS (Crossroads of illusion)

Album: Sakkaku Crossroads single Song: BiBi (Nanjou Yoshino, Pile, Tokui Sora) Lyrics: Hata Aki (畑亜貴) Composition: Kawasaki Satomi (川崎里実) Arrangement: Watanabe Kazunori (渡辺和紀)

Updated now that the lyrics are out.

I thought I knew you better than anyone Was it all an illusion? I lost my love...

”There’s a reason behind every meeting” Didn’t you say so once? As I nodded, meeting your gaze I couldn’t possibly imagine a future where we parted ways

I should go back (I wonder where) but where to? I don’t know what caused our feelings to diverge

Even though I believed in the heat of your fingers touching me over words You said farewell in such a cold tone — tell me, why...? I thought I knew you better than anyone Was it all an illusion? That must be it... I'm such an idiot

We always liked the same things To think that was just a coincidence It’s too late—I love you so much But it won’t reach your heart, growing apart from mine

I want to hold you (your scent) and be enveloped by that scent I miss so much Silently, my tears drip down 

You’re right in front of me, but you’ve already become someone so distant Showing me such a gentle smile — just why...? I thought you’d never change After the illusion, I lost my love...

Talking normally is too painful I’m not that strong, please understand You’re right in front of me, but you’ve already become someone so distant

Even though I believed in the heat of your fingers touching me over words You said farewell in such a cold tone — tell me, why...? I thought I knew you better than anyone Was it all an illusion? That must be it... I want to go back to the people we were that day...

Swinging Halloween

THIS SONG IS SO CUTE I NEARLY DIED I S2G--it was an interesting song as in it was really quick and simple to translate but uses some pretty obscure words. That’s Eva for you.

At the fall of night, (look out!) they drag you along Crawling, (look out!) it’s a herd of zombies

Screaming is futile--we haunt the dark night Let me see those eyes of yours as you shudder with fear

Trick or Trick or Trick or Treat This is an evening of mystery Trick or Trick or Trick or Treat Swinging halloween Trick or Trick or Trick or Treat No one knows Trick or Trick or Trick or Treat Look, there's monsters right behind you Swinging halloween

O cursed beings born in the world of humans Gather under me and rule over the night

Let us go--now swear an oath by our blood Hahahaha!

Trick or Trick or Trick or Treat This is an evening of mystery Trick or Trick or Trick or Treat Swinging halloween Trick or Trick or Trick or Treat No one knows Trick or Trick or Trick or Treat Monsters, monsters Look, there's monsters right behind you Swinging halloween

Bloom tears

This is a fanmade Mio solo song that IMO reads and sounds official. Obviously the singing parts aren’t actually sung, but please imagine our little dark mage singing this.

(Author says it’s just part of the song and the cross does not refer to Ban)

"That little doll had been forever alone" "Not even noticing the hand reaching out to it..."

This is the story of a doll who fell in love despite having no feelings...

Feeling no one's warmth, I opened my eyes under a moonlit night The land of new meetings presented a faint guide Those fragments of emotions found and gathered during my childhood days I locked them up inside the toy box and chanted a spell

Why do you laugh? Are you crying? Tell me the meaning of that expression of yours But, are you hurt? Are you happy? I don't get it

Tell me, can I believe in that hand? Embrace me, hold me tight, don't stop Now that I know it, I can't let go anymore Let me confirm this is reality

Cold wind caresses my cheeks as if cutting through the silence Then vanishes into nothingness; if only it could turn into stars The cross, beloved unconditionally, fills me with conflicting feelings This world dyed red is so unfair

I want you to stay by my side, I'm lonely You understand this feeling, don't you? Even if it's blind faith, if it's a complete lie I want to be your number one

Like a cat who’s been hurt I attract your attention all to myself, again and again Eventually I'll be forgotten and go back to dust It all started like that as well

Why do you laugh? Are you crying? I want to share those feelings I'll surely shed tears It will become reality

Hey, I will believe in that hand Embrace you, hold you tight, give you warmth Now that I know it, I can't let go anymore Let me confirm this is reality

Like a cat who’s been hurt I'll attract your attention all to myself, forever And someday the two of us will go back to dust Our futures connected

The love of a doll who learned to feel was blessed, they say...