約束
五輪真弓 Lyrics

The song 約束 by 五輪真弓 talks about the end of a relationship between a man and a woman who were destined to be together. The singer starts by saying that she loved the man without any reason to do so. She reflects on the time they spent together and acknowledges that there is no point in blaming each other for the breakup. The chorus talks about the promise that was made between them and how they share a glass of laughter to celebrate their past love. The singer then talks about the tears that she drinks, which now taste like the memory of someone who she can never meet again. She is still tempted by the warmth of his tender touch but knows that she cannot love him anymore.

The second verse starts by talking about the fire that once burnt between them, which cannot be resurrected. The tears that she drinks now have the taste of someone's life, who gave everything for love. She refers to a bird which they both raised together, and even it will fly away upon opening the window. The singer then says how even though she is a bit confused, she is slowly spreading her wings and dreaming of freedom. The last verse talks about how laughter and tears blend in a glass, and the tears taste like hope for a better tomorrow.

Overall, the song has a melancholic tone, and the lyrics are attempting to come to terms with the end of a love that was destined to be.