Dearly

Artist: Aida Rikako

Album: Curtain Raise

“Curtain Raise” Album Cover Art

English lyrics

Waiting at the streetlight, I look up and see a vision
A melody I often listened to
And your message suddenly springs to mind

On days when a cold headwind is blowing
And on days that are a little bewildering
I was glad for your unchanging gaze

In the midst of the passing seasons
By chance, I encountered a miracle
A warmth that’s certain
And embracing it all the while
I move forward
Toward a tomorrow, where I can start again

If I’m with you, I can smile
No matter how harsh the days are
The happiness we shared
Supports me even to today
To the one I treasure in my heart
I want to gather my feelings of love
And tell you, “Thank you”
Now, and from here on out

Because I’m unable to rely on others
I end up being misunderstood
But you taught me the weakness of pretending to be strong

The scenery we came to see together
Even if someday it darkens
The light you lit for me will always shine

If we are unable to meet again
It’ll be because we gave up
On the other side of my wish
I see your face, and your cheers ringing out
I gently pull my dreams closer

I just want my voice to reach
Wherever you may be
Because the fate of that day
Has given me strength countless times
On sleepless nights and frustrating mornings
I know I’m not alone
“It’s alright” those simple words
Gave me a push on the back

All our mundane days
Hold a special meaning
The bonds we accumulate
Tie our hearts together

If I’m with you, I can walk on
Towards an endless future
Even if I lose my way and stumble
And take roundabout ways now and then
But to the one I treasure in my heart
I want to gather my feelings of love
And tell you “Thank you”
Now, and from here on out

And I’ll spread my wings more

Kanji

忙しない朝 動き出す街
どこまで行っても 追いつけない
慣れない世界に まだ戸惑うけれど
寂しさに浸ってられない

いつからか私 変わったみたい
こんなにも 笑えるなんて
置いてきたもの 沢山あるけど
いま手を振るよ

これまでの道のりが
決して嘘ではないと
これからは少しずつ
証明するよ
でも 心細いから
そばで見守っていてね
私らしい私が 見えてきたの

都会の海は 果てしなくて
どこまで行っても 揺らいでいた
だって 正しいとか 間違いなのかは
最後の最後でもわからない

それでも私 変わったみたい
手探りで 楽しんでるよ
確かなものも まだ少ないけど
今日も挑むよ

少し不思議な夢も
どこか惹かれてるなら
触れてみても良いよね?
一度きりだし
不安が無いと言えば
強がりになるからね
私らしい私で 生きていくよ

キミとした約束を
ありきたりな言葉を
不器用に言い聞かせて
笑ってみる
本当は怖いけれど
前を向いていたいから
今日も歩み出すだけ

これまでの道のりが
決して嘘ではないと
これからは少しずつ
証明するよ
でも 心細いから
そばで見守っていてね
私らしい私で

愛おしい毎日を 生きていくよ


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