突然の贈りもの
矢野顕子 Lyrics

The song 突然の贈りもの by 矢野顕子, translated in English as "A Sudden Gift", starts off describing a sweet smelling bouquet and the warmth of being held close, without even mentioning who the gift is from. The lyrics then take a slightly melancholic turn, as the singer expresses a wish that the gift had been given before the separation. The singer reflects on discarded items that are left unchanged by time and how, if happiness was contained in them, it would have been enough. The song could be seen as an expression of gratitude, to a former partner or to life in general.

The second verse seems to be speaking directly to the giver of the gift, questioning the sincerity of their relationship, and their tendency to lie. However, despite their misgivings, the singer is willing to wait for them, as if they're waiting for the clarity of their emotions to surface. The final verse is the most hopeful, as the singer reassures loved ones of their well-being while acknowledging that any happiness that was once there, still exists, unaffected by time.

Overall, the song 'A Sudden Gift' has bittersweet undertones and seems to revolve around the themes of nostalgia, gratitude, and time's powerlessness to affect certain things.