思い出は美しすぎて
Junko Yagami Lyrics

The lyrics to Junko Yagami's song 思い出は美しすぎて (Omoide wa Utsukushi Sugite) paint a picture of a nostalgic and bittersweet memory. The gentle flow of time passing by is highlighted in the first line as the singer looks back alone. Even now, she still feels the warmth of the person's smile she remembers. However, the memory is almost too beautiful to bear, and this overwhelming beauty is reflected in the second line. The phrase "悲しいほどに" (kanashii hodo ni), meaning "to the extent that it's sad," emphasizes how the memory is both lovely and heartbreaking.

In the following lines, the singer recognizes that these memories are now out of reach. The regret and longing are captured in the phrase "もう二度と手の届かない" (mou nido to te no todokanai), meaning "no longer within reach." The person she remembers is now a distant figure, and the singer can only hold onto the memory of their smile. The phrase "思い出は美しすぎて" (omoide wa utsukushi sugite), meaning "memories are too beautiful," is repeated. But this time, in the context of a new reality, that the two have separate dreams unconnected from each other.

Overall, the song describes a sense of loss of a time long gone and a person that was once cherished. The nostalgic and sentimental melody adds to the mood of the lyrics, creating a lasting impression on the listener.