花よ踊れ
中森明菜 Lyrics

The lyrics of "花よ踊れ" by 中森明菜 express themes of perseverance, resilience, and the pursuit of one's dreams. The song begins with faded flowers trembling in the wind, representing a sense of stagnation and waiting without any dreams. The singer questions where they can go and looks up at the sky for answers. But the wind suddenly screams, symbolizing the loneliness and indelible solitude they face. The never-ending pirouette refers to the constant search and thirst for something more.

With tightly closed lips and dormant strength, the singer calls forth the sleeping power within and decides to be reborn anew. They express the need to bloom more passionately and tenderly, in vibrant colors. Until now, their passion had been forgotten, hidden away like a bud waiting to blossom. But now, they decide to bloom, dancing like a small flower, manipulating the wind. This light that they emit is an overflowing radiance that is so dazzling that they have to close their eyes. Yet, it illuminates the darkness behind their closed eyelids.

The heat that burns their body represents the intensity and fire within them. The flame bursts and burns brightly, igniting their existence. As long as they live, as long as they love, this flower will never wither. The song not only encourages the listener to embrace their loneliness as they chase their dreams but also emphasizes the importance of resilience, self-discovery, and the power to shine brightly.