「青と夏（あおとなつ）」 – 青春の痛みと輝き
“青と夏” (Ao to Natsu, “Blue and Summer”) is a song that captures the emotions of youth—love, loneliness, longing, and the fleeting nature of happiness. This section of the song in particular reflects on lost love, the pain of separation, and the desire to hold onto beautiful memories.
Below is a breakdown of key parts of the song, with furigana for easier reading and comprehension.
1. A Lonely Sky and Unreachable Hopes
僕(ぼく)はいま 無口(むくち)な空(そら)に
“Right now, I speak to the silent sky.”
The image of a quiet sky suggests loneliness, as if the protagonist is trying to communicate their emotions to something vast and indifferent.
吐(は)き出(だ)した孤独(こどく)という名(な)の雲(くも)
“I exhaled a cloud called loneliness.”
Loneliness takes the form of a cloud, a metaphor for bottled-up emotions being released into the world.
その雲(くも)が雨(あめ)を降(ふ)らせて 虹(にじ)が出(で)る どうせ掴(つか)めないのに
“That cloud brings rain, and then a rainbow appears—though I know I can never reach it.”
Even after pain (rain), beauty (a rainbow) appears, but it’s unreachable—symbolizing a love that is beautiful but out of grasp.
2. Longing for a Love That’s Already Gone
はじめてのキスを繰(く)り返(かえ)して欲(ほ)しくて
“I just want to relive our first kiss over and over.”
A deep yearning for the past, wanting to hold onto something that is already fading away.
3. Love That Won’t Let Go, But Loneliness That Remains
愛(あい)が僕(ぼく)に噛(か)みついて 離(はな)さないと言(い)うけれど
“Love bites into me, saying it won’t let go.”
Love is intense and consuming, almost like a force that won’t release its grip.
さみしさ(寂しさ)のカタチは変(か)わらないみたいだ
“But loneliness doesn’t seem to change its shape.”
Even with love, loneliness remains, suggesting that the protagonist still feels incomplete.
舞(ま)い上(あ)がって行(い)け いつか夜(よる)の向(む)こう側(がわ)
“Fly up high—someday, beyond the night.”
A hope to rise above sadness and reach a brighter future.
うんざりするほど光(ひか)れ君(きみ)の歌(うた)
“Shine so brightly that it’s overwhelming—your song.”
Even through pain, the song urges brightness and hope—encouraging someone to keep shining, despite everything.
4. The Weight of Melancholy in Daily Life
やさしさ(優しさ)が濁(にご)った日々(ひび)の
“In the days when kindness became clouded…”
Even kindness can lose its warmth, hinting at growing emotional distance between people.
憂鬱(ゆううつ)は満員電車(まんいんでんしゃ)みたいだ
“Melancholy feels like a crowded train.”
A powerful metaphor—feeling trapped, suffocated, and overwhelmed by emotions, just like in a packed train.
5. Fear of Losing Love, and Letting Go
冷(さ)めたぬくもりを むやみに放(ほう)り投(な)げた
“I carelessly threw away the faded warmth.”
Even though love was once warm and comforting, it has now cooled down and was let go without thought.
僕(ぼく)が愛(あい)を信(しん)じても きっといなくなるんだろ?
“Even if I believe in love, you’ll still disappear, right?”
A painful realization—no matter how much love is given, people still leave.
それならいらない 哀(かな)しすぎるから
“If that’s the case, I don’t want it—it’s just too painful.”
A defense mechanism: rejecting love before it can bring more pain.
さようならさえも 上手(うま)く言(い)えなそうだから
“Since I probably can’t even say goodbye properly…”
Even parting words feel too difficult, showing emotional vulnerability.
手(て)をふるかわりに 抱(だ)きしめてみたよ
“So instead of waving goodbye, I tried holding you.”
Rather than letting go with words, there’s one last desperate embrace—a silent plea to keep the connection alive.
6. A Wish Upon a Shooting Star
流(なが)れ星(ぼし)をみた 流れ星をみた
“I saw a shooting star. I saw a shooting star.”
Shooting stars often symbolize wishes, fleeting moments, and lost opportunities.
願(ねが)う僕(ぼく)の歌(うた)
“This is my song of wishes.”
Even if the wish might not come true, the song itself becomes a vessel for longing and hope.
7. The Simple Joy of Being Together
そばにいるだけで 本当(ほんとう)幸(しあわ)せだったな
“Just being by your side made me truly happy.”
Love, at its core, is about the small moments of happiness—even if those moments are now gone.
そばにいるだけで ただそれだけでさ
“Just being by your side—just that alone.”
A bittersweet realization of how precious those simple moments were.
8. Love’s Bite vs. Loneliness’ Unchanging Shape
愛(あい)が僕(ぼく)に噛(か)みついて 離(はな)さないと言(い)うけれど
“Love bites into me, saying it won’t let go.”
Repetition of this line reinforces the contrast—even though love is intense, loneliness still lingers.
さみしさ(寂しさ)のカタチは変(か)わらないみたいだ
“But loneliness doesn’t seem to change its shape.”
No matter how much love tries to hold on, loneliness remains unchanged.
9. Hope for a New Beginning
舞(ま)い上(あ)がって行(い)け いつか夜(よる)の向(む)こう側(がわ)
“Fly up high—someday, beyond the night.”
Once again, there is hope—the idea that beyond this dark, painful time, there is a future waiting.
うんざりするほど光(ひか)れ君(きみ)の歌(うた)
“Shine so brightly that it’s overwhelming—your song.”
Even if love is lost, the other person should keep shining. It’s a farewell wish, full of love and admiration.
もう傷(きず)つかない もう傷(きず)つけない
“I won’t be hurt anymore. I won’t hurt anyone anymore.”
A vow—to stop the cycle of pain and move forward.
光(ひか)れ君(きみ)の歌(うた)
“Shine, your song.”
Despite the pain, the song ends on a note of encouragement—telling someone to keep shining, to keep singing, and to move forward.
Final Thoughts: A Poignant Reflection on Love and Loss
“青と夏” beautifully captures the intensity of love, the pain of loss, and the hope of moving on. It’s a reminder that even though love can leave scars, it also brings light—and that life continues, no matter how much it hurts.