Koibito Yo
五輪真弓 Lyrics

The lyrics to 五輪真弓's song "Koibito Yo" evoke a melancholic atmosphere through vivid imagery. The opening lines describe a sunset where withered leaves scatter, symbolizing the impending coldness of the coming day. The broken bench in the rain becomes a metaphor for the absence of love and whispered songs. The singer pleads for their lover to stay by their side, as they feel frozen and in need of their warmth. They hope that in the midst of this painful farewell, their lover will find it in themselves to laugh and consider it a joke.

The second verse depicts a marathon runner passing by quickly on a gravel path, resembling the fleeting nature of forgotten memories. The runner's motion entices the singer to stop and join them, perhaps seeking solace in the act of forgetting. The chorus repeats the plea for the lover to stay, acknowledging that seasons will continue to pass, but the memory of the two people from that day remains like shooting stars in the night sky, shining brightly and then disappearing. The singer longs for their lover's presence, their support through the frozenness they feel, and hopes that, despite the pain of the separation, their lover will find the strength to laugh and believe it to be a joke.