IN THE VISION
杉山清貴 Lyrics

The lyrics depict a scene of loneliness and heartbreak in the late hours of the night. The first verse talks about a midnight screen window where only noise flows, reflecting the feeling of emptiness and lack of connection. The singer sees someone they care about, described as dropping their gears with a sad expression on their face. The lines "さよならを言いかけた　君の声を 追いかける暗闇の 足音は消せない" convey the sentiment of wanting to say goodbye but still being haunted by the sound of their footsteps in the darkness, implying that the separation is not easy to forget.

The chorus expresses the pain of being hurt in a never-ending dream and the singer's desire to close the chapters of the days when they were separated from their loved one. The feelings in their heart are overwhelming, as indicated by the line "I feel... so much." The city lights that blur in the tears of the loved one's eyes become a reflection of their shared experiences. However, the singer fears that it may be too late to salvage the situation. The phrase "無口な影　ひいたね" suggests that they have distanced themselves from their loved one, creating a silent shadow between them.

In the second verse, the lyrics describe a lonely street where the singer screams and throws away their memories, feeling their narrow shoulders slump. The promise of tomorrow remains unfulfilled, leading to a realization that they have unintentionally led their loved one to choose a separate path. The line "ドア越し　そっと触れた　くちづけの 痛みと僕を残し　走り去る" illustrates a bittersweet moment where a tender goodbye kiss leaves behind both pain and the lingering presence of the singer as their loved one hurries away.

The bridge of the song compares the city to a lonely sea that always conceals its encounters and farewells. This implies that despite the apparent liveliness and constant flow of people in the city, there is a hidden layer of loneliness and separation. The repetition of the lines "I feel... so much" and the imagery of a clouded moon reflecting a dry heart only intensify the emotions expressed throughout the song. The final line, "I'll be too late," suggests a sense of regret and urgency, emphasizing the desire to witness the last night and make amends before it's too late.