Long silence
DYNAMITE SHIGE Lyrics
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ひざをかかえて 数える夜は
怒りや悲しみ 心の奥に
閉じこめられず 唇かむけど
耐えられず こぼした涙が
生きている 今の君の証さ
夢をみてるわけじゃない
心にかかえた 重い荷物の
置き場を さがしてる
時をきざむ デジタルの音
聴くこともなく 聴いたFEN
からまる想いを ときほぐせずに
いらだちの中 飛び出す街角
すれ違う 人の肩ごしに
眠らない 街のさざめく灯り
長い夜の静寂にだれもが
夢をみてるわけじゃない
心にかかえた 重い荷物の
置き場を さがしてる
やがて来る 朝(あした)を今待ちながら
長い夜の静寂にだれもが
夢をみてるわけじゃない
心にかかえた 重い荷物の
置き場を さがしてる
The lyrics to DYNAMITE SHIGE's song LONG SILENCE evoke a sense of loneliness and isolation that comes with being awake in the middle of the night, watching raindrops trickle down a window. The first verse speaks of how anger and sadness are impossible to keep locked away inside, and even as tears spill out uncontrollably, they are a testament to the fact that the person is still alive. The second verse takes on a more restless tone, describing how the sound of a digital clock ticking away or the buzzing of a phone message can't unravel the tangled emotions within. In the midst of frustration, this person tries to find solace in the lights of the city beyond their window, where the world is still turning, and people are bustling by.
The chorus repeats the line "In the long silence of the night, nobody's really dreaming," emphasizing just how alone the singer feels. The heavy baggage they carry within their heart needs a place to be stored, but they don't know where to put it. The song ends on a hopeful note as the singer awaits the coming morning, perhaps clinging to the idea that things may be different in the new light of day.
Overall, LONG SILENCE is a poignant expression of the difficulties of the human condition, especially our struggles to find meaning and a sense of belonging. The somber melody with its simple but powerful lyrics can resonate with people who are going through similar emotions and experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
窓をつたう 雨のしずくを
Raindrops trickle down the window
ひざをかかえて 数える夜は
On a night where you're huddled and counting your knees
怒りや悲しみ 心の奥に
Anger and sadness buried deep in your heart
閉じこめられず 唇かむけど
Unable to contain it, you bite your lips
耐えられず こぼした涙が
Tears spilled out, unbearable to hold back
生きている 今の君の証さ
Proof that you're alive, here and now
長い夜の静寂(しじま)にだれもが
In the long silence of the night, everyone
夢をみてるわけじゃない
Isn't necessarily dreaming
心にかかえた 重い荷物の
Searching for a place to put the heavy baggage
置き場を さがしてる
That you carry in your heart
時をきざむ デジタルの音
Digital sounds that chop up time
聴くこともなく 聴いたFEN
Unconsciously hearing the phrase
からまる想いを ときほぐせずに
Unable to untangle the entwined feelings
いらだちの中 飛び出す街角
The corners of the city bursting with frustration
すれ違う 人の肩ごしに
Past the shoulders of passing people
眠らない 街のさざめく灯り
The sleepless, buzzing lights of the city
やがて来る 朝(あした)を今待ちながら
While waiting for the morning that will soon come
長い夜の静寂にだれもが
In the long silence of the night, everyone
夢をみてるわけじゃない
Isn't necessarily dreaming
心にかかえた 重い荷物の
Searching for a place to put the heavy baggage
置き場を さがしてる
That you carry in your heart
Contributed by Isabelle D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@user-bg7jw5wd7c
染みる...シゲさんの声、最高! パトレイバーの中で一番好きな曲! たまに無性に聴きたくなる!
@user-ln7gv2bx8v
パトレイバーで一番好きな曲!
もっと知られていい歌!
@AndreYAkbar
i almost forgot this song...thanks for bringing back memories :) almost all Patlabor OST is good
@user-db4rz2ks6s
찾고있던 노랜데 감사해요~~!!!!
@iodab
SHIGEMURA YASUHIKO (He also sang a Zillion's song and Samurai trooper song)
VERY CUTE UPTEMPO ballade.
Me too! did not remember this cute song.
Thank u!
@Vortexduraace
ゆうきセンセって、作詞も上手いよな。
@mardinasoarez1748
Paul young :)