羽根
GRAPEVINE Lyrics

These lyrics are from the song "羽根" (feathers) by the Japanese rock band GRAPEVINE. The song speaks to the theme of perseverance and determination in the face of adversity. The first verse starts by acknowledging the presence of those who stand by your side, even in the midst of unresolved tension and the same unspoken air. It mentions the beloved ones of the era who are also caught in the passing rain of yesterday. The lyrics then reminisce about a time when the gaps in the flowing clouds were observed and how the intention was to make the accumulated emotions rain down. With a proud and resilient heart, even if something is forgotten, the lyrics express the ability to overlook the world from the soaring feathers of a one-way journey.

The second verse continues with the idea of embracing the opposing wind, believing that it will turn into a tailwind. It suggests understanding the future, even if temporarily, by indulging in transient dreams. However, there is a sense of uncertainty about what the singer's hands are capable of and a denial of ever giving up on anything. With new repetitive words, the lyrics acknowledge the loss of something again, but the feathers spread wide, without feeling pain. The final lines express a realization that with these hands, they can merely protect themselves, while shaking the piled-up emotions. They once again repeat the cycle of a proud heart and continue to forget something. From the ascending feathers, they silently overlook the answers.