砂漠に赤い花
斉藤和義 Lyrics

The lyrics to 砂漠に赤い花 (Red Flowers in the Desert) by 斉藤和義 (Kazuyoshi Saito) are about feeling lost and unsure of one's identity. The singer finds himself with a doppelganger, wearing the same clothes and looking identical. When asked who he is, he doesn't know because he realizes that he is that person. He goes on to describe the feeling of being both sad and happy at the same time, crying and smiling. When no one is there to teach or guide us, he suggests that we should accept who we are. The song then goes on to describe the metaphor of red flowers growing in the desert, which represents hope in a seemingly hopeless place. The singer feels scared to be alone but wants to stay with his companion through the stormy night, while the red flowers sway in the wind.

The song then takes a turn to talk about the idea of taking a break when not in love and forgetting about it for a while. The singer wants to dance more and swim forever, like they did on a particular day when they were happy. He then suggests that if he can't dream anymore, he will disappear somewhere. The red flowers in the desert represent a metaphor for finding hope in seemingly hopeless situations and wanting to hold onto that hope. The song ends with the singer and his doppelganger looking for a reason to justify their existence.

Overall, the song is a reflection on self-discovery and the search for meaning in life. It highlights the struggle of feeling lost and unsure of one's identity while also finding hope and comfort in the simple things around us.