24 Hours
Mayu Wakisaka Lyrics
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23 reasons that you have to go
22 excuses to make you stay
21 years old you’re restless
20 glasses we bought for our place
19 left cause you broke one
18 text messages I’m scared to read
17 goodbyes in my inbox
Before we break up I turn the alarm off
16 letters you wrote to me
15 said “I love you”
14 times how many times I’ve read?
Before you make up your mind
I will wake up and pack all my memories
13 dresses in my closet
12 plans I had for our future
11 came true but one
10 boxes I hid on the shelf
9 full of memories one filled with tears
8 pictures I left for you to keep
7 hours before you wake up
6 hours before I leave
24 hours I haven’t slept
23 reasons that you have to go
In Mayu Wakisaka's song "24 Hours," the lyrics vividly portray the emotional turmoil one goes through during a break-up. The opening line immediately captures the essence of sleepless nights spent pondering what went wrong in the relationship. The following lines provide a snapshot of the internal struggle as the singer tries to come to terms with the impending break-up. With "23 reasons that you have to go" and "22 excuses to make you stay," we see the character grappling with the inevitability of the end, yet still yearning to hold on to love, manifesting as an internal tug of war.
The mention of the age "21" could be interpreted as a cry for help or a recognition of the restlessness that often comes with youth. The following line, "20 glasses we bought for our place, 19 left cause you broke one" serves as a metaphor for how fragile relationships can be, symbolized by the glass that once held memories, "broken" due to a misstep. As the song progresses, the singer reveals how difficult it is to confront reality with "18 text messages I'm scared to read" and "17 goodbyes in my inbox." The ticking clock acts as a reminder that time is running out, urging the singer to turn off the alarm before the inevitable heartbreak.
Despite the looming end of the relationship, the singer still has strong feelings for their partner. This is reflected in the "16 letters you wrote to me, 15 said ‘I love you,'" and how the singer has read them countless times. The lyrics, "Before you make up your mind I will wake up and pack all my memories” emphasizes the hastiness of the breakup and highlights the nostalgia and sadness that comes with the territory. The song concludes with the final countdown: "7 hours before you wake up, 6 hours before I leave, 24 hours I haven't slept, 23 reasons that you have to go."
Line by Line Meaning
24 hours I haven’t slept
I haven't slept in a full day, likely due to the emotional turmoil of impending breakup.
23 reasons that you have to go
There are numerous reasons why my partner must leave, and I am aware of them all.
22 excuses to make you stay
Despite knowing that my partner must go, I have come up with excuses hoping to change their mind and convince them to stay.
21 years old you’re restless
My partner is young and seeks adventure and excitement, hence the restless spirit.
20 glasses we bought for our place
We have a collection of 20 glasses that we purchased for our shared living space.
19 left cause you broke one
Now there are only 19 glasses left, as my partner previously broke one.
18 text messages I’m scared to read
There are 18 unread text messages from my partner that I am hesitant to open, fearing they may contain heartbreaking news.
17 goodbyes in my inbox
My inbox contains 17 messages where my partner has said goodbye.
I hear the clock tick tock
I am keenly aware of the sound of the clock ticking and the time we have left together.
Before we break up I turn the alarm off
I turn off the alarm, recognizing that once the breakup occurs, my daily routine will change drastically.
16 letters you wrote to me
My partner has written 16 letters to me.
15 said “I love you”
Of the 16 letters, 15 contained variations of the phrase 'I love you'.
14 times how many times I’ve read?
I have read those 'I love you' letters 14 times, trying to hold onto the love we once shared.
Before you make up your mind
I am aware that my partner is still making a decision about whether to leave or stay.
I will wake up and pack all my memories
Once a decision is made, I will begin the painful process of packing up all of my memories of our time together.
13 dresses in my closet
I have 13 dresses in my closet.
12 plans I had for our future
I had 12 plans for our future together, but those now seem unlikely.
11 came true but one
11 of our future plans came true, but one did not.
10 boxes I hid on the shelf
I have hidden 10 boxes on a shelf, containing items that evoke memories of our time together.
9 full of memories one filled with tears
Of the 10 boxes full of memories, one box contains items that bring tears to my eyes when I look at them.
8 pictures I left for you to keep
I have left eight pictures for my partner to keep after I am gone.
7 hours before you wake up
I have seven hours until my partner wakes up and our time together runs out.
6 hours before I leave
I will leave in six hours, forcing myself to move on from this relationship.
24 hours I haven’t slept
I am still unable to sleep, as the pain of this breakup weighs heavily on my mind.
23 reasons that you have to go
Despite the pain of the breakup, I recognize that there are numerous valid reasons why my partner must leave.
Contributed by Bella M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@alicinha.
24 hours, I haven't slept
23 reasons, that you have to go
22 excuses, to make you stay
21 years old, you're restless
20 glasses, we bought for our place
19 left, 'Cause you broke one
18 text messages, I'm scared to read
17 goodbyes in my inbox
I hear the clock tick tock
Before we break up
I turn the alarm off
16 letters you wrote to me
15 said I love you
14 times... How many times I've read?
Before you make up your mind
I will wake up
And pack all my memories
13 dresses in my closet
12 plans I had for our future
11 come true... but one
10 boxes I hid on the shelf
9 full of memories one filled with tears
8 pictures Ieft for you to keep
7 hours before you wake up
6 hours before I leave
24 hours, I haven't slept
23 reasons, that you have to go
@farrah9852
age of youth has the best soundtrack out of every drama I've watched. this song is an absolute gem
@s4lud
i agreeeeeeeeee 100%
@ordiib
Hahahahaha same
@DavidStaInes-dl8np
Years ago when someone gifted me a Sony Walkman MP3 player, this is one of the songs pre-downloaded in it. Takes me back to that time every time I listen to this song.
@shivarajpatil8699
What were the names of other song? I forgot.
@sahanaaa1814
Same oh my god!!!!
@moisestrejo5535
I thought I was the only one
@ElmoJr
same here, but with a sony tablet s
@luzg1227
Oh my god yes and I’d play this on repeat because I didn’t have any other songs downloaded 😭😭
@mgbmgb5027
the age of youth brought me hhere :D