めぐりあい
井上大輔 Lyrics

The lyrics of 井上大輔's song "めぐりあい" encapsulate the pain of separation and the longing to be reunited with a lost love. It starts with the assertion that people accumulate sadness upon sadness as they grow up, and we find ourselves now trembling with loneliness as we hold on to the sadness of our beloved. The use of the word "Believe" suggests an act of faith, as though the hope of reuniting with the loved one resides beyond the realm of certainty. The lyrics are an echo of the sentiment that it is always easier to navigate life when we have someone to share it with.

The phrase "涙よ 海へ還れ" in the chorus is a metaphor for allowing tears to heal and return to the ocean, representing the cleansing of sorrow. As we pine for our beloveds, our emotions take on a hue of deep red, as evidenced by the poetic phrase "想い 宙 茜色に染めてく." It is a longing to go back to the place where the loved one resides, to feel the warmth and security of love once again. The final repetition of "誰もひとりでは 生きられない" again highlights the need to share life with someone, to have the support and understanding of a partner.