気球にのって
矢野顕子 Lyrics

The lyrics of this song are about letting go of attachments and moving on. The song is titled "Kikyuu ni Notte" which means "Riding on a hot air balloon". This imagery is used as a metaphor for leaving things behind and ascending to a higher, freer state. The first line "Kikyuu ni Notte Maiagare" can be translated to "Rise up by riding on a hot air balloon", which sets the tone for the rest of the song. The second line "Miren no tsuna o tachikitte" means "Cut the cord of attachment", indicating the need to let go of whatever is holding the person down. The next line "Nido to modotte kurenai you ni" means "So that you can never come back again." This implies the singer has made a decision and intends to stick to it, no matter how difficult it may be.

In the next part of the song, the singer reaches out to the sinking clouds with the line "Shizumu kumo ni te wo nobashi," meaning "Reaching out to the sinking clouds." This could be interpreted as an attempt to save something that is already lost, but is ultimately futile. The next line "Sukoshi chigitte tabeta nara" means "If I pluck a little piece and eat it." This line represents a moment of hesitation or reluctance, but it is followed by the line "Ame ga oikakete konu uchi ni" meaning "Before the rain catches up to me." This implies the singer feels the urgency to leave as soon as possible. The song ends with a repetition of "Sayonara" (Goodbye) and some nonsensical syllables.