恋水 -tears of love-
島谷ひとみ Lyrics

The lyrics of the song 恋水 -tears of love- by 島谷ひとみ are about a love that has ended, but the memories and feelings associated with it continue to haunt the singer. The first stanza describes the emotions that the singer experiences when she thinks about the memories of this particular love that has disappeared far into the distance. Despite the sadness, the memories make the singer feel gentle and comforted, and she continues to guard and cherish them even though time doesn't stand still. The second stanza describes the singer's pain as she realizes that both the joyful moments they shared and the memories that they created together can no longer be replicated. She contemplates hiding these memories and feelings deep in her heart, but she knows that she cannot erase them entirely.

The chorus affirms the fact that this is a love that has ended a long time ago, and despite this, the tears that the singer shed then still remain in her heart, embedded like a scar. She knows that these tears will not dry up easily, but the memories can ultimately become warm winds that blow the tears away. The memories may still evoke pain, but the singer has learned to embrace them, and these memories express a special kind of love that will give her strength as she continues to move forward.