追憶の雨
堂本光一 Lyrics

The lyrics to 堂本光一's song 追憶の雨 (Rain of Reminiscence) express feelings of longing and heartache. The opening lines set the scene of a morning when the sound of rain hitting the window awakens the singer. This rainy morning serves as a catalyst for reflecting on the past and the traces of tears that remain on their cheeks. They admit to searching for the lingering image of someone dear to them, perhaps a lost love.

The following lines convey a sense of contradiction. Despite trying to bury the memories in the lake of oblivion, the days spent with this person continue to resurface. The singer wonders if it's because they've been pretending to forget, constantly deceiving themselves. This internal struggle is narrated with a tinge of pain and an admission that the rain of reminiscence, which hits their heart so intensely, is proof of their enduring love for this person.

As time passes, the singer attempts to heal their broken heart through subsequent relationships and love affairs. They try to hide their pain, pretending not to notice the lingering ache in their chest. But the lyrics suggest that they have failed to fully heal, as the rain of reminiscence still falls relentlessly, a reminder that their love for this person remains unchanged. The song concludes with a poignant acknowledgment that the people left behind on this earth seek to live alongside the person who is no longer present, embracing the memories and connection they shared.