Along the Line
Akeboshi（明星） Lyrics
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Linking to your heart
Does it end if I pull the plug
How true in words
Among the rooftop stains
Buds sprout from the dust
I know you can live without me
Along the line on the wall
Winding to the top
Vines climb madly city lights sadly
Reality comes back to me
Is it really me writing this to you
Is it the real you sending this to me
You said you're leaving this country soon
I know it doesn't matter to us
But somehow I feel so sad today
It's not about you going away
Among the rooftop trees
Sky is wet & grey
I know you can live without me
Whispers in the breeze
Is it really me writing this to you
Maybe it's the real but only a part of me
Is it the real you writing this to me
Maybe it's all lies
But it's alright
The lyrics to Akeboshi's "Along the Line" explore the abstract concept of connection and questioning what it truly means to be connected to someone. The "line on the wall" mentioned in the first stanza could represent a phone line or internet connection, linking the two individuals' hearts from opposite sides. The line being "pulled" suggests the singer is considering the possibility of severing the connection entirely, and wonders if that would be enough to end their ties. The line is not only physical but emotional, and it represents the different ways that we can communicate with each other in a digital age.
In the second stanza, we see the rooftop stains serving as a metaphor for the messy, tangled elements of the singer's own life. Despite this, a bud manages to sprout from the dust, which suggests hope even in difficult and unideal circumstances. The singer acknowledges that the other person could live without them, both in a practical sense and in a more profound way. It's not clear if this statement is a call for appreciation or resignation to the situation. The whispers in the breeze symbolize a fleeting moment that quickly passes, just like how some connections are only temporary or fleeting.
The third stanza delves into the concept of reality and the ephemeral nature of life. The vines climbing the wall and the city lights imply a sense of urban decay, representing the changes that happen around us. The singer is pondering the legitimacy of the connection they share; is it truly a real connection, or is it partially imagined? The singer then receives news of the other person’s impending departure, which hardly affects their connection since the relationship is so virtual. Yet, the singer still feels a looming sadness as things begin to change around them.
Line by Line Meaning
Along the line on the wall
There's a line on the wall that represents the connection between us.
Linking to your heart
The line on the wall represents our heart-to-heart connection.
Does it end if I pull the plug
If I sever our connection, will our relationship come to an end?
How true in words
Is what we say to each other really true?
Among the rooftop stains
On the roof, there are stains and imperfections.
Buds sprout from the dust
Despite the mess, beautiful things still have the potential to grow.
I know you can live without me
I'm aware that you don't need me in your life.
Whistle in the breeze
Just like the wind's whistle, your presence in my life is fleeting.
Vines climb madly city lights sadly
Nature thrives even in the midst of the city's constant movement and noise, yet it's still melancholic.
Reality comes back to me
No matter how much I try to escape reality, it always returns.
Is it really me writing this to you
I question whether these words truly are coming from me.
Is it the real you sending this to me
I wonder if it's really you on the receiving end of my message.
You said you're leaving this country soon
You told me you're departing soon.
I know it doesn't matter to us
Although your leaving doesn't affect us as a couple, it still causes me sadness.
But somehow I feel so sad today
Despite my efforts to be optimistic, my emotions are getting the best of me today.
It's not about you going away
My sadness today isn't solely based on you leaving.
Among the rooftop trees
Up on the roof, there are small trees.
Sky is wet & grey
The weather is cloudy and rainy.
Whispers in the breeze
The wind is gently whispering.
Maybe it's the real but only a part of me
Perhaps the words I'm saying are true, but they only represent a part of me.
Is it the real you writing this to me
I question if it's truly you writing back to me.
Maybe it's all lies
There's a possibility that everything we say to each other is untrue.
But it's alright
Despite the uncertainty, everything will be alright.
Contributed by Benjamin K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.