Niji
OKAMOTO'S Lyrics

The lyrics of OKAMOTO'S song "Niji" speak to the significance of rain and loss, yet also the hope and beauty that still exists. It begins with the repetition of "Tra lala-lou-la" which seems celebratory and creates a lighthearted tone, but this is not necessarily reflective of the song's overall message. The singer describes a night of despair, but also a determination to find the blue sky that cannot be seen in the midst of a downpour. They reflect on days that were important, yet seemingly always accompanied by rain. The lyrics then turn to the absence of the person they are singing to - "you are no longer there" - and how they used to look out at the distance, gaze fixed on a rainbow behind the rain.

However, the chorus depicts a glimmer of hope as they imagine the rain clearing and the search for a rainbow resuming once more. The second verse describes a catharsis where all sadness and disappointment are washed away by rain, and the singer is left with new determination to make it rain. They seek a rainbow after the rain has stopped and hear the memories and winds of the distant past. Finally, the lyrics bring the listener back to the image of the rainbow beyond the clouds and of someone gazing at it, definitely yearning for hope and deeper meaning.