Masquerade
Hitomi Lyrics

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Kokoro ni kagi wo kaketa mama
Tsumetai taido de kamen wo mi ni tsukeru
Dare ga boku no sugao
Shitte iru darou? Kimi no hoka ni ha

Jibun no yowasa mo tsuyosa mo
Sarakedashitai nante ichido mo omowazu ni
Namida kakushite kita

Hontou no kao wo miserareru hito

Sagashitsudzuketeta kimi wo ushinaenai

You're My Destiny
Shinjite mitai
Eien no imi ha mada wakaranai kedo
You're My Destiny
Ashita no yume wo
Tsudzureba sore ga unmei ni kawaru
Say you'll share with me one love

Kono te ni tsukamitoru tame ni
Heiki de kizutsukete koko made ikite kita
Dakedo kodoku dake ga
Kono boku no te ni nokosareta mono

Nanimo nozomanai kimi ga soba ni ireba

You're My Destiny
Kokoro wo akete
Uchiaketai yuzurenai omoi wo
You're My Destiny
Kanjiru kizuna
Futari no deai unmei nanda to
Say you'll share with me one love

You're My Destiny
Shinjite mitai...
You're My Destiny
Ashita no yume wo...

You're My Destiny
Kokoro wo akete
Uchiaketai yuzurenai omoi wo
You're My Destiny
Kanjiru kizuna

Futari no deai unmei nanda to
Say you'll share with me one love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Hitomi's song "Masquerade" express feelings of vulnerability and the desire to reveal one's true self to a loved one. The first verse depicts the singer wearing a mask and wondering if anyone truly knows their true self. The second verse reveals a desire to show both strengths and weaknesses to someone special, but also a fear of being left with only loneliness. The chorus repeats the message that this person is their destiny and they hope to explore a future with them, asking them to share one love.

The use of the word "masquerade" in the title reflects the overall theme of hiding behind a mask and not showing one's true self, which is a common experience in many relationships. The lyrics speak to the deep desire to reveal oneself to another person and the fear of rejection that comes with it. The singer is vulnerable and yearning for a deep connection with their loved one.

Overall, "Masquerade" is a heartfelt ballad that expresses the need to be seen and loved for who we truly are, even when we are scared of being rejected. The lyrics encourage us to believe in the power of love and the hope of finding one's destiny.

Line by Line Meaning

Kokoro ni kagi wo kaketa mama
With the heart locked up

Tsumetai taido de kamen wo mi ni tsukeru
Wearing a mask with a cold demeanor

Dare ga boku no sugao
Who knows my true face

Shitte iru darou? Kimi no hoka ni ha
Except for you, who else knows?

Jibun no yowasa mo tsuyosa mo
Without reservation

Sarakedashitai nante ichido mo omowazu ni
I have never thought of revealing my weakness or strength

Namida kakushite kita
I have concealed my tears

Hontou no kao wo miserareru hito
But you are the only one who has seen my true face

Sagashitsudzuketeta kimi wo ushinaenai
I will never lose you, who I have continued to search for

You're My Destiny
You are my fate

Shinjite mitai
I want to believe