桜の闇に振り向けば
河合奈保子 Lyrics

In 河合奈保子's song 桜の闇に振り向けば, the singer reflects on the fleeting nature of love and life. The opening lines allude to a lonely night and the melancholic feeling of separation from a loved one. The image of fallen pink sakura flowers in the darkness adds to the sense of sadness and longing. The singer expresses a desire to find unwavering love but wonders if such a thing even exists. She questions whether searching for such love is the same as seeking out sadness.

The chorus shifts the focus to the beauty of dreams and the transitory nature of life. The phrase "美しすぎる夢の嘆きよ" (The lament of a too-beautiful dream) evokes a sense of loss and a longing for something that cannot be held onto. The next line describes girls playing with crystal balls, a symbol that represents both fragility and a sense of potential.

In the final verse, the singer observes the weight of spring as if it were a tangible force. She compares the inevitability of death to the end of a spring bloom. The last lines of the song suggest that by looking back at the darkness of the sakura trees, one can see a fleeting glimpse of oneself and a dream that will remain in the heart.