Shihoko Hirata a.k.a SHIHOCO is a Japanese singer from Kanagawa, Japan. She… Read Full Bio ↴Shihoko Hirata a.k.a SHIHOCO is a Japanese singer from Kanagawa, Japan. She is best known for being the lead vocalist in the role-playing game, Persona 4 and Persona 4: The Animation.

Shihoko comes from a very musically influenced background. From age 6 to 17 she learned to play classical piano. From age 12, she was introduced to 70s and 90s soul music, and began singing. In college, she joined a band and seriously began to get into music. In 2002, she attended the "Soul Bird Musical School” to learn gospel. Shihoko began voice training at another music school in 2003. She studied under her vocal teacher, Mineko Yamashita. Today, Shihoko tours with the Persona Music Band and performs live around Japan. Two recent tours were at: Akasaka Blitz in Minato, Tokyo and Wel City, Tokyo.

Signs of Love
平田志穂子 Lyrics

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Signs of love overshadowed by dreams
Baby, don't worry coz you ain't alone
Only time running days without nights
Tears pass through
He said, I'm the one who's got to leave
I said, nobody's really got to leave coz
I don't hear enough explanation
All I need is admiration

Big frustration bro he goes
Life is short we gave a shot
But didn't work honey coz
We had a whole lot going on and on and on
Signs of love overshadowed by dreams
Baby, don't worry coz you ain't alone
Only time running days without nights
Tears pass through
Every time look at the picture in the frame
Gaze in fascination so hard
You still think that is nothing but love
Rain still falls

Signs of love overshadowed by dreams
Baby, don't worry coz you ain't alone
Only time running days without nights
Tears pass through
He said, I'm the one who's got to leave
I said, nobody's really got to leave coz
I don't hear enough explanation
All I need is admiration
Big frustration bro he goes
Life is short we gave a shot
But didn't work honey coz
We had a whole lot going on and on and on
Signs of love overshadowed by dreams
Baby, don't worry coz you ain't alone
Only time running days without nights
Tears pass through
Every time look at the picture in the frame
Gaze in fascination so hard

You still think that is nothing but love
Rain still falls

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Signs of Love" by 平田志穂子 describes the feelings of someone who is in a relationship that is not working out. The opening lines "Signs of love overshadowed by dreams, Baby don't worry coz you ain't alone" suggest that the singer sees the signs that love exists between them, but their dreams are clouding their ability to fully experience it. The lines "Only time running days without nights, Tears pass through" imply that the relationship is causing pain and tears, but time keeps moving forward, despite their struggles.

In the lines "He said, I'm the one who's got to leave, I said, nobody's really got to leave coz I don't hear enough explanation, All I need is admiration", the singer is expressing confusion over their partner's decision to leave the relationship. They are searching for an explanation but all they really want is their partner’s admiration. The verses "Big frustration bro he goes, Life is short we gave a shot, But didn't work honey coz, We had a whole lot going on and on and on" touch on the disappointment of a failed relationship and the feeling of a ‘missed opportunity’.

The chorus “Every time look at the picture in the frame, Gaze in fascination so hard, You still think that is nothing but love, Rain still falls” indicates that the singer is still holding onto the hope of love between them, despite the difficulties they are facing. The rain symbolizes the tears they have shed and a storm cloud that has yet to pass. Overall, the song represents the struggles of love and relationships, how they can be blinded by our ambitions, and how uncertainty can lead to heartbreak.

Line by Line Meaning

Signs of love overshadowed by dreams
Love is being hidden by ambitions.

Baby, don't worry coz you ain't alone
Do not worry, as you are not alone in experiencing this.

Only time running days without nights
Days are passing by quickly without pause.

Tears pass through
Crying has occurred.

He said, I'm the one who's got to leave
He declared that he must depart.

I said, nobody's really got to leave coz
I replied that no one must leave since

I don't hear enough explanation
I am not receiving ample reasoning.

All I need is admiration
What is being sought is praise.

Big frustration bro he goes
An extreme irritation is arising and he departs.

Life is short we gave a shot
We tried since life is short,

But didn't work honey coz
But it did not go well, dear, since