青い春のエチュード
東京スカパラダイスオーケストラ Lyrics

The lyrics to "青い春のエチュード" by 東京スカパラダイスオーケストラ depict the bittersweet emotions of youth and love. The opening lines express the beginning of spring as the start of a romantic adventure, while also acknowledging the possibility of heartbreak. The lyrics describe someone giving encouragement and laughter to the singer, but deep down, what they truly want is to be told those words themselves.

The singer reflects on their position of observing from a distance, yet feeling as if the laws of perspective have been disregarded, and only that person feels close. Just that one encounter is enough to make them unable to return, as they apologize for not being able to endure the pain of unrequited love. Even though nothing has truly begun, it feels like it's falling apart, and they plead for the person not to turn around.

If it were to begin, it would end quickly, and until graduation, this distance feels right. They watch the person they're infatuated with, like a kitten watching sleep, wanting to remain like this. They question if it can be called love, this confession unsuccessfully made and labeled as a one-sided love.

The singer admits to feeling a bit lonely, their interest piqued by the person, but they know they won't be able to endure it. They apologize again but hope that the person won't turn around. Just that one encounter is enough to make them unable to return, and they apologize once more, stating that they like the person and can't endure it.

When the time comes to erase this heartache, even if memories disappear, they won't graduate from embracing this etude. The lyrics end with a curtain call after a blackout, as the singer greets with a smile.