星に祈りを
坂本冬美 Lyrics

The lyrics of 坂本冬美's song 星に祈りを (Hoshi ni Inori wo) speak about longing for one's homeland and seeking guidance and support from loved ones, particularly the singer's mother. The first verse describes a single streak of light shining through the window, reminiscent of the homeland that appears in dreams. The passionate tears that wet the cheeks symbolize the deep emotional connection and distance from that homeland.

The chorus addresses the mother, asking her to hold and comfort the lost child as she did in the past. The singer pleas for the stars in the sky to guide them through an endless and uncertain path, to provide eternal guidance. The final lines express the singer praying alone to the stars for the day they can return to their homeland, specifically the sea, and emphasizes the ongoing longing for that day.