Where are you?
西野カナ Lyrics

The lyrics of 西野カナ's song "Where are you?" depict a complex emotional struggle within a romantic relationship that has come to an end. The opening lines, "気付けば fade out 恋の終わりは 君から break my heart 冷めた態度で 突き放されて もう顔も見たくない" (If I notice, it's a fade out, the end of love, breaking my heart from you, pushed away with a cold attitude, I don't want to see your face anymore), express the pain and rejection felt by the singer as they endure a breakup. They are hurt by the coldness and indifference shown by their partner, leading them to a point where they no longer want any association with them.

Despite harboring negative feelings, the singer admits that they still love the person who broke their heart, as confessed in the lines, "I hate you, but I ah, I still love you babe ah, 大嫌いなのに" (I hate you, but I, ah, I still love you babe, ah, even though I hate you). This contradiction showcases the internal conflict within the singer, torn between their emotions of love and hate for their ex-partner.

The repeated phrase "Where are you?" reflects the singer's longing and yearning for their former partner. It expresses the desire to find them, both physically and emotionally, and hints at the emptiness they feel without their presence. The lines, "心の奥では君を探し続けて, 私の隣は君じゃなきゃ嫌なの" (Deep within my heart, I continue to search for you, I dislike it if you're not by my side), convey their inner search for closure and the preference to have their ex by their side.

The second verse delves into the singer's attempts to move on and improve themselves, expressed in the lines, "One, two step up して 自分磨いて 準備は perfection なのにどおして?" (One, two, step up, polishing oneself, preparations are perfection, but why?). Despite their efforts, they can't understand why their former partner moved on with someone else, causing them distress and frustration. This line portrays their struggle to comprehend the circumstances and accept the reality of their ex-partner's new relationship.

The chorus is repeated emphasizing the emotional intensity of the singer's feelings: their desire to find their former partner, confessing they still love them, and the longing to reclaim what was lost. The final lines, "Because I need you 今でも君だけ ねぇ 私を見つめて I'll find you I'll find you oh" (Because I need you, even now, only you, hey, look at me, I'll find you, I'll find you, oh), showcase the singer's determination to find their ex and possibly reconcile, suggesting their persistent love and unwavering pursuit.

Overall, "Where are you?" explores the complex emotions and conflicts that arise after a heartbreaking breakup. It delves into feelings of love, hate, longing, and the struggle to move on, while still holding onto hope for a future with the person they're desperately searching for.