Keyakizaka46 (欅坂46; formerly known as Toriizaka46 (鳥居坂46) pre-debut) is a J… Read Full Bio ↴Keyakizaka46 (欅坂46; formerly known as Toriizaka46 (鳥居坂46) pre-debut) is a Japanese female idol group produced by Yasushi Akimoto, and it is the sister group of 乃木坂46. 20 girls were selected for the first generation and were announced on August 21, 2015. On November 30, 2015 an "under group" was announced under the name of Kana Keyakizaka46 (けやき坂46) with Nagahama Neru as the only member.
The group released their debut single, "サイレントマジョリティー (Silent Majority)" on April 6, 2016.

Gomenne Christmas
Keyakizaka46 Lyrics

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ごめんねクリスマス
会いに行けなくて
窓から降る雪を見てる
最後のクリスマス
君が待つチャペル
もし会ってたらもう一度
愛してしまうよ

傷つけるくらいなら
嫌われた方がいいんだ
時計台進む針
優しさとは何だろう?

君は君らしく (望んでるものはここにはない)
夢を見て欲しい (僕と付き合ってちゃダメだと思う)
悲しいけど涙拭いて歩き出すんだ

聖なるこの夜に
別れを選んだ
想いは永遠を誓う
意味あるこの夜に
終わりにするんだ
今でも君を誰より
愛してるから

君と瞳を合わせずに
このまま逃げてていいのか?
サヨナラを言わなけりゃ
愛しさまで嘘になる

僕は僕らしく (それは勝手だと言われたって)
けじめつけなきゃね (君は今の恋を捨てて行くんだ)
勇気出して君に会って憎まれようか

ごめんねクリスマス
会いに行けなくて
窓から降る雪を見てる
最後のクリスマス
君が待つチャペル
もし会ってたらもう一度
愛してしまうよ

美しい思い出を
そのまま残して行けば
Ah 君はきっと
振り向いてしまう
僕を忘れて

聖なるこの夜に
別れを選んだ
想いは永遠を誓う
意味あるこの夜に
終わりにするんだ

今でも君を誰より
愛してるから

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Keyakizaka46's "ごめんねクリスマス" tells a story of a person who is apologizing for not being able to spend the last Christmas with their loved one. Watching the snow falling from the window, they reminisce about the memories they shared with their significant other. However, they realize that they have to let go, and as painful as it is, they have to make a decision to part ways. The lyrics also talk about the dilemma between being honest about their feelings and hurting their loved one or keeping their feelings hidden and instead be hated by them. Nonetheless, the singer chooses to be true to themselves and bravely face their loved one one last time, even if it means being rejected, to bid farewell to their significant other.

The song explores the theme of heartbreak, letting go, and the pain of separation, which is further amplified by the melancholic music that accompanies the lyrics. The lyrics are dripping with emotions that are raw and relatable, making it a cathartic experience for those going through heartbreak.

Line by Line Meaning

ごめんねクリスマス
Sorry, Christmas

会いに行けなくて
I can't go see you

窓から降る雪を見てる
Watching the snow falling from the window

最後のクリスマス
The last Christmas

君が待つチャペル
The chapel where you are waiting

もし会ってたらもう一度
If I met you, one more time

愛してしまうよ
I will fall in love again

傷つけるくらいなら
Rather than hurting you

嫌われた方がいいんだ
I'd rather be hated

時計台進む針
The clock tower's needles are moving

優しさとは何だろう?
What is kindness?