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水谷豊 Lyrics

In the song "Yasashisa Kamishibai," 水谷豊 reflects on the fleeting nature of life with a comparison to kamishibai, a traditional Japanese style of storytelling through illustrated cards. The lyrics describe a child playing in the sunset, while the singer reflects on the transience of life and the idea that everyone is the singer of their own story. They express a desire to draw a straight line towards their loved one, even if that person is no longer there, but to also appreciate the bonds that remain as a result of those relationships.

The lyrics suggest that although life may seem like a transient paper play, it is filled with the emotions and experiences that make us all protagonists in our own right. The mention of laughter and tears being the "paint" that colors the white and large picture of love is particularly poignant, suggesting that even though life may be fleeting, the memories and emotions that we create and share through our relationships with others are what make it worth living.