Crescent Moon
中島美嘉 [Nakashima Mika] Lyrics

The song "Crescent Moon" by Nakashima Mika talks about the fear of losing the love that one has just found. The opening verse describes a serene moment where the singer is gently stroking her lover's hair while looking at his side profile. The imagery of the wind carrying the pollen of the stars and the slope of the sand by the sea gives the listener a sense of tranquility and romance.

However, the fear of losing her love overwhelms her, making her hold onto him tightly, afraid that the love that she has found might shatter. The singer then talks about lying down on a crescent moon-shaped bed for three days, spending those days in a peaceful yet wordless slumber. The chorus and the second verse then express how she wants to learn from her lover, even during the seemingly insignificant second, and how she embraces the flaws, such as the hint of sadness that creeps into his smile, by exposing it to the moonlit night.

The final verse describes the singer's resoluteness, even in the face of adversity, where she promises to protect and stand by her lover no matter what happens, even if the world is falling apart. The song is a reminder of the beauty of a romantic encounter, but also an acknowledgement of the reality that love should be nurtured and treasured, even in the sand sloping by the sea.