Hishoku no Sora
川田まみ Lyrics

The lyrics of 川田まみ's song Hishoku no Sora describe a deep yearning for a place where lost emotions can be found. The opening lines "toki ga tomaru hikari to sora no mori/kaze ga hakobu kasuka na seseragi" translates to "the forest of time-stopping light and sky/ carried by the faint whispers of the wind". The singer is searching for a place where they can see their lost self in the reflection of the shining lake. The shimmering lake is like a mirror that reveals the person within, mirroring the memories and emotions that they have lost.

The chorus is an expression of the feeling of finding the place that has been searched for a long time. The lines "zutto sagashi teta omoi ni deau basho/hikari no mukou kawa ni ima yureru no" can be translated to "The place where my lost emotions that I have been searching for all along/ now swaying beside the river of light". The happiness found after searching for so long is tinged with a sense of melancholy, as the singer knows that happiness is often intertwined with sadness. The singer finally finds the place where they can embrace their emotions and open the lock in their heart while being surrounded by the forest.

The second verse talks about the evening scene, where the singer is with nobody but nature. The line "daremo inai hikari to sora no gogo/kaze no KISU ni furueru kuchibiru" is translated to "The afternoon light and sky with no one around/ trembling lips kissed by the wind". Here the singer is at peace with their loneliness, feeling free without anyone around to see them. The ending line "kokoro no kagi wo akete sotto mori wo daku" can be translated to "Gently opening the lock in my heart and embracing the forest". The singer has found a safe haven, where they can embrace their emotions and acknowledge the memories that have been lost.