オリビアを聴きながら
坂本冬美 Lyrics

"Listening to Olivia" by Fuyumi Sakamoto is a heartfelt song that explores the feelings of loneliness and seeking comfort through music. The lyrics depict the singer listening to their favorite song alone, finding solace in the sadness conveyed by Olivia's voice. The mention of jasmine tea as a sleep-inducing remedy suggests that the singer wants to end their day in their own way, embracing their emotions.

As the song progresses, the lyrics reveal that when they first met, the singer never anticipated experiencing such lonely nights. The line "Making good things better" implies that time passing by is the only thing that has changed, not necessarily for the better. The tiredness and exhaustion of the person they loved is mentioned, indicating that they were the one who cherished the singer's illusions or fantasies.

The chorus expresses the singer's struggle to sleep, attempting to find comfort by counting stars and reminiscing about the light that used to be in the person's face. The mention of forgetting the birthday cattleya (a type of orchid) implies that the person they loved was kind, but their relationship has come to an end.

Further into the song, late-night phone calls become empty, indicating a lack of things to talk about between them. The line "Making good things better, love has disappeared" hints at the dissolution of their love and a plea for the person to never try to reconnect. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus and a reminder that the person who once loved the singer is now exhausted and only loved their illusions.

Overall, "Listening to Olivia" reflects on the loneliness, unfulfilled expectations, and the sadness of a past love that has faded away.