Spirits of the Sea
米津玄師 Lyrics

"Spirits of the Sea" is a beautiful song by Kenshi Yonezu that speaks about the memories of a lost love that occurred during summer holidays by the sea. The lyrics describe an empty room with a chair stained with the smell of sea breeze, waiting for the person who left. The singer becomes emotional thinking about what he should speak of if he/she comes back. He later dwells upon a certain night where they saw each other and says he will never forget that night. The important things that were shared at that time are unspeakable, and everything that happened on a summer day can still be felt through the shining lights of the ghostly sea. The lyrics also showcase the feelings of separation, of thinking about the person who is gone, and their presence still lingers.

The song now has become an anthem for reminiscing lost love memories by the sea, and the soulful voice of Yonezu takes it to another level. The lyrics, along with the melody, have a beautiful way of reflecting on love and its emotions. They also speak of enjoying the present and not regretting the past, reminding listeners they were happy once, and they should keep moving forward.