Traveling
宇多田ヒカル Feat. 椎名林檎 Lyrics

The lyrics describe a journey, both physically and emotionally. The song starts off by setting the scene on a Friday afternoon, where the singer is feeling energetic and ready for work. They easily find a taxi and their destination is the person they are in love with. The journey begins as they get in the taxi, and the lyrics seem to imply a sense of adventure and excitement.

As the journey progresses, the singer and their love interest seem to be getting closer. The line "風にまたぎ 月へ登り" (Jumping over the wind, climbing to the moon) suggests a sense of transcendence and being swept away by their emotions. The singer wants to be closer to their love interest, sitting next to them, and remarks how the whole experience feels like a dream on a spring night.

The chorus emphasizes the act of traveling together, with the singer expressing their willingness to go wherever their love interest desires. The asphalt being illuminated represents the path they are taking, and there is a sense of liberation and the desire to break free. The lyrics convey a feeling of urgency, but at the same time, there is no need to rush.

The second verse introduces the idea that the singer has a song they want to share, and the repetition of it brings a rush of emotions. The singer feels motivated and focused, as their intentions align with their feelings. They use the metaphor of playing in the waves and enticing the clouds to describe their experience of finally meeting their love interest. Despite the fleeting nature of youth, they catch a glimpse of each other, like specks of dust before the wind.

The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the idea of traveling and bringing their hearts closer. The singer wants to stand out more than usual and declares that the destination is yet to come. They lower the window without fear, suggesting a carefree and fearless mood. The lyrics affirm that everything depends on their mood and attitude.

Towards the end, the lyrics express anticipation and excitement for a moment of celebration and joy. The singer feels an uncontrollable urge for their hidden desires to surface. However, there is also a hesitation and lingering doubt in the air, creating a slight sense of unease and uncertainty.

The final repetition of the chorus reaffirms the desire to travel with their love interest, illuminating the road ahead. The phrase "止まるのが怖いちょっと" (A little scared of stopping) suggests a resistance to ending the journey, implying that they want to keep going and continue the adventure together. The song ends with the repeated phrase "Can you take me up? Can you keep it up?", possibly signifying the singer's longing for their love interest to continue accompanying them on this journey.