ひらがなけやき
欅坂46 Lyrics

The lyrics to 欅坂46's song "ひらがなけやき" depict the experiences of a young girl who has just moved to a new town and is trying to adjust to it. She walks to school every day, and as time goes by, she starts to paint a picture of the new town in her mind. The first verse is about how she is walking in the wind, and the town is still a mystery to her, and no one yet knows her in the town. However, as she walks every day, she starts to feel more and more a part of the town.

The second verse talks about the new school uniform that she wears since she transferred to a new school. Autumn has just started, and everything is new to her. The chorus is about how an oak tree in the town is slowly turning from a dull color to a beautiful hue. She hopes that she too can adjust to the environment, just like the oak tree. The fallen leaves are a sign of the new season, and with it comes a new expression of the sky. She feels a sense of belonging when she is in the town that she couldn't have foreseen when she first arrived.

The bridge section talks about her fears as she leaves home every morning. Still, a classmate who is kind to her and walks with her makes her feel like she is walking with an old friend. She feels less alone and less nervous. The final verse again talks about the oak tree and how it's always there for her, like a friend, no matter what she's going through. She hopes in the coming years; she will continue to change and grow like the oak tree, with the memories of the town overlapping and mixing. Overall, the song symbolizes the growth of an individual in a new environment.