心が風邪をひいたようで
海援隊 Lyrics

The lyrics of 海援隊's song 心が風邪をひいたようで (Kokoro ga kaze o hiitayoudo) speak about the emotional coldness and loneliness that the singer feels. The singer mentions feeling cold and distant no matter who they talk to. They wonder why people seem to blow cold words into their heart when they are alone. Looking at their own reflection, they realize they have been living with such a sad face. They are surprised by their own loneliness and even when they try to avoid it, they understand that there is no other choice but to accept it.

The chorus expresses the desire to meet someone special, stating that their heart feels like it has caught a cold. They deeply long for the chance to see that person, hoping that it would bring warmth back into their life. The second verse continues with the theme of feeling cold despite walking for a long time. They wonder when the chilling wind started to sound like people's words, and recall a voice they hear on a winter night, someone saying that good things will happen to them. They realize that voice belonged to the person they parted ways with and wonder if they have truly never forgotten them. Yet, even if they finally realize their own feelings, they realize there is no other choice but to accept it.

The bridge contrasts the arrival of spring in the city with the singer's own cold shadow as they walk through the sunshine. They feel that there is no escape from the winter in their heart and even if they seem to stand still, they understand there is no other choice but to accept it. However, they express hope that tomorrow they will put on a smile, suggesting that they will eventually find a way to overcome their emotional coldness.