ささやきのステップ
薬師丸ひろ子 Lyrics

The lyrics of 薬師丸ひろ子's song ささやきのステップ ("Whispering Steps") speak of the effects of the intimate conversation between two people in love. The singer invites her beloved to "talk to me 水のように" ("Talk to me like water"), as if to say that his words flow through her like a soothing stream. She expresses wonder at the fact that she can be so honest and open in his presence, exclaiming "Talk to me 不思議なほど 素直になれるのよあなたの前だと" ("Talk to me, it's strange how I can be so honest in front of you").

The singer admits that she had once sworn off love, declaring "二度と恋などしないと心に 誓ってたのに" ("I had sworn off love, never to fall again"). However, in the presence of her beloved, she feels like a young girl again, with cheeks burning and heart racing. She feels the joy of being alive and can imagine building a life with her love, "あなたとなら一緒に生きてゆけそうだわ 生きる歓び感じて" ("I feel like I could live my life with you and feel the joy of being alive").

Overall, the lyrics of "ささやきのステップ" paint a picture of a deeply intimate connection between two people in love, and the transformative power of that connection in helping the singer find meaning and purpose in life.