青春時代
銀杏BOYZ/GOING STEADY Lyrics

The lyrics of "青春時代" by 銀杏BOYZ/GOING STEADY revolve around the theme of youth and adolescence, encapsulating the emotions and experiences one goes through during that period in life. The first stanza comprises a series of fleeting shots of school life - the cherry blossom-filled afternoons, the sweat-stained sports storeroom, the school ground reverberating with cheers and tears. The singer muses aloud, wondering what it would be like to make mistakes during this time and calls it the "青春時代" or the "youthful era".

The second verse shifts the focus to acquaintances who are no longer in touch with the singer. He describes a girl whom he once adored who became a prostitute, and someone who was once a star player but now works as a postman. Despite the latter's apparent contentment, the singer still finds himself weeping for them. The chorus reinforces the idea that all individuals in this period of their life will eventually fade away, one by one, like stars, but for now, all he wants to do is be happy in the present moment.

The third verse is about the singer's coming of age, where he missed a long shot in basketball but realized that he had unknowingly become an adult in the process. He then goes on to describe how one experiences love and heartbreak, but will still continue to sing and love as before. Even in the painful moments, he finds himself smiling, and he realizes that meeting the person he is singing to is a fortunate moment. The song ends with the last chorus, reaffirming that the youth will always embrace those who experience it.