「シルエット」 – 影の中にある変わらないもの
“シルエット” (Silhouette) by KANA-BOON, famously featured in Naruto Shippuden, is a powerful anthem of youth, growth, and nostalgia. The song captures the excitement of chasing dreams, the fear of the unknown, and the bittersweet realization that time never stops.
Here’s a detailed breakdown of the song’s meaning, along with furigana for key words to help with comprehension.
1. Taking the First Step into the Unknown
いっせーのーせで踏(ふ)み込(こ)むゴーライン
“With a ready-set-go, we step over the goal line.”
The song opens with a bold leap forward, symbolizing the beginning of a journey, full of anticipation and uncertainty.
僕(ぼく)らは何(なに)も何(なに)もまだ知(し)らぬ
“We still don’t know anything at all.”
Youth is often a time of cluelessness, curiosity, and recklessness. The protagonist acknowledges that they are stepping forward blindly, unaware of what lies ahead.
一線(いっせん)越(こ)えて振(ふ)り返(かえ)るともうない
“Once we cross the line and turn back, it’s already gone.”
Life moves only forward. Once a moment passes, it can’t be reclaimed—a theme deeply tied to growing up.
2. Pushing Forward Despite Struggles
うだってうだってうだってく 煌(きら)めく汗(あせ)がこぼれるのさ
“We struggle, we push, we move forward, and glistening sweat spills down.”
This line embodies hard work and perseverance. The repetition of うだって mimics the cycle of struggle, yet the imagery of glistening sweat suggests that even hardships have a shining beauty.
3. The Fading Memories and Shadows of People
覚(おぼ)えてないこともたくさんあっただろう
“There must be so many things we’ve already forgotten.”
As time passes, memories fade, yet they remain somewhere in the background, shaping who we are.
誰(だれ)も彼(かれ)もシルエット
“Everyone, everything is just a silhouette.”
A silhouette represents people and experiences that once felt close, but have now blurred with time.
大事(だいじ)にしてたもの 忘(わす)れたフリをしたんだよ
“We pretended to forget the things we once held dear.”
A painful but relatable reality—as we grow, we sometimes suppress emotions, dreams, or values to move forward.
なにもないよ 笑(わら)えるさ
“It’s nothing… we can laugh about it now.”
Laughter can be a mask or a sign of acceptance. The protagonist tries to brush off nostalgia and lost memories, but the tone suggests an underlying sadness.
4. The Childhood Desire to Have Everything
いっせーのーで 思(おも)い出(だ)す少年(しょうねん)
“With a ready-set-go, I remember my childhood self.”
Suddenly, the song shifts from the present to nostalgia—recalling the younger self who was pure, ambitious, and full of dreams.
僕(ぼく)らは何(なに)もかもを欲(ほ)しがった
“We wanted everything.”
As children, we crave everything—freedom, adventure, and success. There are no limits, no fears—just endless possibilities.
わかってるって あぁ気(き)づいてるって
“Yeah, I know. I’ve realized it.”
Now older, the protagonist acknowledges how things have changed—that dreams and reality are different, and time cannot be reversed.
時計(とけい)の針(はり)は日々(ひび)は止(と)まらない
“The clock hands, the days, they never stop.”
A clear reminder that time waits for no one. No matter how much we want to hold onto the past, life continues moving forward.
5. The Passing of Time and Loss of Memories
奪(うば)って奪(うば)って奪(うば)ってく 流(なが)れる時(とき)と記憶(きおく)
“Time and memories keep stealing away everything.”
This line captures the relentless nature of time—it takes away moments, people, and experiences, leaving only traces behind.
遠(とお)く遠(とお)く遠(とお)くになって
“They grow farther and farther away.”
The distance between the present and the past grows wider, making old memories feel distant and unreachable.
6. Fear of the Unknown and Avoidance
恐(おそ)れてやまぬこと 知(し)らないフリをしたんだよ
“We pretended not to know the things that scared us.”
Rather than facing uncertainties, fears, and painful truths, we sometimes pretend they don’t exist. It’s a coping mechanism to protect ourselves.
7. The Desire to Live Freely Like Falling Leaves
ひらりとひらりと舞(ま)ってる 木(き)の葉(は)の様(よう)に
“Fluttering, fluttering, just like falling leaves.”
Leaves drift effortlessly in the wind, unburdened by worry. This represents the wish to live without stress or regrets, simply going with the flow of life.
8. Holding onto What Matters While Growing Up
きっとずっと変(か)わらないものがあることを
“That there are things that will never change…”
Despite all the loss and change, some things remain constant—friendships, values, and the essence of who we are.
教(おし)えてくれたあなたは消(き)えぬ消(き)えぬシルエット
“The one who taught me this… your silhouette never fades.”
Even if people drift apart, their impact remains. The memories and lessons they leave behind continue to shape us.
大事(だいじ)にしたいもの持(も)って大人(おとな)になるんだ
“I’ll carry the things I cherish and grow into an adult.”
Instead of forgetting, the protagonist chooses to hold onto the important things while moving forward.
どんな時(とき)も離(はな)さずに守(まも)り続(つづ)けよう
“No matter what happens, I’ll keep protecting them.”
A vow to never let go of what truly matters, no matter how much time passes.
9. The Hope to One Day Laugh About Everything
そしたらいつの日(ひ)にか なにもかもを笑(わら)えるさ
“And one day, I’ll be able to laugh about everything.”
Even hardships, nostalgia, and lost memories can eventually become something to smile about.
ひらりとひらりと舞(ま)ってる 木(き)の葉(は)が飛(と)んでゆく
“Fluttering, fluttering, the leaves fly away.”
The final image of falling leaves represents the continuous passage of time—but instead of resisting it, the protagonist accepts it and moves forward.
Final Thoughts: A Nostalgic Yet Hopeful Anthem
“シルエット” is a song about growing up, losing things, and yet realizing that some things never change. It captures the bittersweet beauty of time passing, memories fading, and the struggle to hold onto what matters.
Even if everything becomes just a silhouette, their presence will always remain in our hearts. 💫