恋人
森山良子 Lyrics

The lyrics of 森山良子's song "恋人" (Lover) express the sentiment of wanting to hold onto the moments spent with a loved one, even as time passes by unnoticed. The first verse begins with the image of leaning on the loved one's shoulder, while time goes by silently, leaving only memories of love that eventually fade away into the distance.

The second verse expresses the desire to stop time from flowing, to hold onto the present moment and savor it. The sense of futility is palpable, however, as the lyrics acknowledge that the desire to halt the flow of time is a wish that cannot be fulfilled. The lyrics then pose a question that hangs over the entire song like a weight: why do people have to die, even lovers who have love to give each other?

The song is a poignant expression of the fleeting nature of time, and the inevitability of loss and death. However, the lyrics also convey a sense of longing for the eternal, the desire for a love that transcends time and death. In that sense, the song offers a powerful meditation on the enduring power of love, even in the face of loss and grief.