This song has some really interesting writing. There's a clever use of synonyms that sound similar, but have slightly different meanings all over this song. (隙間/狭間, 衝動/行動/鼓動)
The song also uses the expressions 雲行き (Movement of the clouds) and 風向き (Direction of the wind) at different points in the song. Again, these are similar and theme, and are actually both metaphors for "the situation" or "the outlook of things".
Finally, there's the part about becoming a shellfish. I couldn't find this as a common expression, but I did find one interpretation of the expression in an unrelated context. It can mean to not talk to anyone, not be affected by anyone, and simply live in your own shell. So the singer says: "When you feel like pulling away, come see me and I'll make you feel better".
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漢字
ローマ字
英語
影と日向の隙間を旅して
Kage to hinata no sukima o tabi shite
Travel in the chasm between shadow and sunlight
雨に怯えているの？
Ame ni obieteiru no?
Are you frightened of the rain?
雲行きなんて一夜で変わる
Kumoyuki nante ichiya de kawaru
The movement of the skies change overnight
空になったらすぐ会いに来てよ
Kara ni nattara sugu ai ni kite yo
Whenever you become empty, come see me right away
たちまち溢れる衝動
Tachimachi afureru shoudou
I'll give you an overflowing impulse right away
完璧じゃないからお互いに
Kanpeki ja nai kara otagai ni
We're able to communicate
通じ合えるのさ
Tsuuji aeru no sa
Because both of us aren't perfect
西と東の狭間に立たされ
Nishi to higashi no hazama ni tatasare
Being made to stand on the gap between east and west
明日を恐れているの？
Asu o osoreteiru no?
Are you afraid of tomorrow?
風向きなんて一夜で変わる
Kazamuki nante ichiya de kawaru
The direction of the wind changes overnight
貝になったらすぐ会いに来てよ
Kai ni nattara sugu ai ni kite yo
When you become a shellfish, come see me right away
_____ Title: Going Circle: 回路-kairo- Vocal: 556t Lyric/Arrange: ke Album: So, all we have (not) created equal Website: http://www.k-a-i-r-o.com/ Click here for a complete list of all 回路-kairo-'s songs with links to videos and translations _____ It's been over a year since I last posted a translation. A lot of things has happened, most relevant that I can feel my Japanese skills have improved tremendously. Either that, or this song was just easier than others. The point is, I spent only an hour translating this one. It's incidentally also nearly a year since this album was released, and this one has been one of my favorites on it. Kairo recently released a new album titled "The world is too small(wide) we are to live comfortably". I've managed to order and get it delivered to overseas, so I'm expecting it any day now. _____ 漢字 ローマ字 英語 「さあ行こう」 手をとられて "saa yukou" te wo torarete "Let's go," I took your hand 訳もわからないまま
_______ Title: Lost Circle: 回路-kairo- Vocal: 556t Arranger: 毛 Album: 夜明けのセカイと思考回路 Website: http://www.k-a-i-r-o.com/ Click here for a complete list of all 回路-kairo-'s songs with links to videos and translations _______ One of my favorite songs by Kairo, and it's even an original! _______ 髪を切れば変われる気がして 短くしたら君に笑われた 足元に落ちた白い糸は 出会った頃の私の様で Kami wo kireba kawareru ki ga shite Mijikaku shitara kimi ni warawa reta Ashimoto ni ochita shiroi ito wa Deatta koro no watashi no yōde I thought that I would change if I cut my hair But when I shortened it you laughed at me The white strings that fell at my feet Were just like me when we met 嫌なんだ そんな気がした なんでだろう？ ただただ不思議で 軽い頭で考える Iyana nda Sonna ki ga shita Nande darou? Tada tada fushigi de Karui atama de kangaeru I hated it I felt this way Why? It was just so mysterious Thinking about it so lightly 呼吸をする様に 血を吐き出す様に 枝を伸ばす様に 弧を描く 嘘を奏でた事 優しかった事 手を繋いだ事も 思い出せない Kokyū wo suru yō ni Chi
_____ Title: アヲアヲ / Awoawo Band: チリヌルヲワカ / Chirinuruwowaka Vo./G.: ユウ / Yuu B.: イワイエイキチ / Iwaieikichi D.: 阿部耕作 / Abe Kosaku G.: 坂本夏樹 / Natsuki Sakamoto Album: アヲアヲ / Awoawo Webiste: http://chirinuruwowaka.com/top/ _____ What?! A song by another band than 回路-kairo-?? The title of this song is, from what I can tell, an old pronunciation of the word "blue" (青), which can also mean "green". I decided to leave the title as the pronunciation instead of translating it, because both meanings are used in the song. _____ 漢字 ローマ字 英語 誇りにあふれた人生の途中で Hokori ni afureta jinsei no tochuu de In the middle of life, overflowing with pride 埃にまみれた夢を追いかける Hokori ni mamireta yume wo oikakeru Following one's dreams, being smeared in the dust 私たちは自然の驚異です Watashitachi ha shizen no kyoui desu We are a miracle of nature 憧れを餌に生きる Akogare wo esa ni ikiru We live longing for prey 満足を誰かと分かち合っていたり Manzoku wo dareka to wakachiatteitari Sharing satisfaction with someb
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