Yasashisa no Riyuu
ChouCho Lyrics

The lyrics of ChouCho's song Yasashisa no Riyuu describe a feeling of vulnerability and uncertainty that is contrasted with the desire for growth and change. The singer is sitting by the window, feeling bored and perhaps a little disheartened. The wind that blows into the room makes them grimace with embarrassment, as if they are uncomfortable with their own vulnerability. However, they are also trying to embrace this feeling, nodding uncertainly along with the ambiguous things around them. They see their own flaws, but are also starting to feel that they can change for the better, perhaps because of the effect that the person they address in the song is having on them. Their connection with this person is giving them courage, even amidst the looming uncertainty around them.

The second verse of the song brings in more themes of transformation and growth. The singer acknowledges that the world can be a difficult place, but is also provocatively challenged by it. Their eyes have been caught lying, because inside they are actually laughing at the world's inability to shake their desire for something more. The song goes on to describe the beauty of the sky, which is held by the person they address. In describing the sky, the singer is trying to imagine the qualities that this person has, which inspire them so much. Ultimately, the song is about the connection between two people who are searching for meaning and growth, even in the face of uncertainty and imperfection.