20才の私
丸山圭子 Lyrics

The lyrics to 丸山圭子's song 20才の私 express the complexity of a relationship between two individuals who have grown apart over time. The first person is reflecting on her feelings for the second person, who is now living far away in a different city. She sees his reflection in her mirror and remembers when he used to smile and look at her, but now he is just staring off into the distance. She feels a sense of sadness as the seasons change and the leaves start to fall, and the cold winds pick up. She tries to collect the leaves from the ground and blow them towards him, hoping he will feel her presence in some way.

The song goes on to describe the city where the first person lives as being dark and grey, but still fashionable. She remembers wearing a hand-knitted hat to cover her ears and hide her blushing cheeks from the second person. However, she cannot conceal the fact that she is still in love with him, even though she is now 20 years old and they are living separate lives. The song ends with the first person acknowledging that the second person has moved on, and is now settled comfortably in a different city.