Shelter
白鳥マイカ Lyrics

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Long long way through the sky
Long dark vale
where you're standing by
There might be hell
that you still ignore
There might be heaven
that you're still Looking for
When your eyes are full of fear

Sweet my baby,
what can I do for you?
The rain keeps falling over you
To leave you alone
Please don't hurt yourself
anymore
And the rain
keeps falling over you
To blame you once more
Please don't hurt yourself
I'll be your shelter

You're always saying
"Where is my angel?"
You're always praying for
Saying your mind
How I wish How I wish
I were your angel
The voice fades away
And it's lost in my mind
When you're crying
with full of fear
Sweet my baby,
what should I do for you?
The rain keeps falling over you
To leave you alone
Please don't hurt yourself
anymore
And the rain
keeps falling over you
To blame you once more
Please don't hurt yourself
I'll be your shelter
Give me your smile
Tear is nor for U

The rain keeps falling over you
To leave you alone
Please don't hurt yourself
anymore
And the rain
keeps falling over you
To blame you once more
Please don't hurt yourself
I'll be your shelter
Give me your smile
Give me your smile

Give me your smile
Tear is nor for U

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to 白鳥マイカ's song "Shelter" portray a sense of empathy and love for someone who is going through a difficult time. The song starts by describing a long and challenging journey and a dark place where the person stands. There may be unknown hardships or pain that they are still unaware of, as well as a longing for something better.

The singer expresses their concern and desire to help the person who seems to be filled with fear. They ask what they can do to alleviate their suffering and provide comfort. The rain falling over them is metaphorical, symbolizing the burdens and struggles in their life that they should no longer bear alone. The singer urges them not to hurt themselves anymore and promises to be their shelter, a source of protection and support.

The person is constantly searching for an angel, always praying and expressing their inner thoughts. The singer expresses a wish to be that angel for them. However, as the song progresses, it becomes clear that the person's voice fades away and gets lost in the singer's mind, metaphorically illustrating a feeling of disconnection or inability to fully understand or reach them.

Despite the challenges and the person's tears, the singer reiterates their commitment to be their shelter and asks for their smile instead of tears, emphasizing that tears are not meant for them.

Overall, "Shelter" conveys a message of compassion, support, and the desire to be there for someone who is going through a difficult time, offering them protection from their pains and reassurance that they are not alone.

Line by Line Meaning

Long long way through the sky
A journey that stretches far and high

Long dark vale
A desolate and gloomy valley

where you're standing by
Where you remain, waiting

There might be hell that you still ignore
There could be immense suffering that you choose to overlook

There might be heaven that you're still looking for
There could be eternal bliss that you continue to seek

When your eyes are full of fear
In moments of great trepidation in your gaze

Sweet my baby, what can I do for you?
Oh, my dear one, how can I ease your pain?

The rain keeps falling over you
Continuous downpour cascades upon you

To leave you alone
To abandon you in solitude

Please don't hurt yourself anymore
I beg you, refrain from causing yourself more harm

And the rain keeps falling over you
And the rain persists in drenching you