Mellow
Sakanaction (サカナクション) Lyrics

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絵になるよう
絵になるような夜
絵になるよう
絵になるような君
絵になるよう
絵になるような夜
探したよ
夜の音

手の鳴るほう
手の鳴るほうへ行く
手繋がったまま
君は踊る
手の鳴るほう
手の鳴るほうへ行く
手繋がったまま
踊る君は流星
手の鳴るほう
手の鳴るほうへ行く
手の鳴るほう
手の鳴るほうを見る
手の鳴るほう
手の鳴るほうへ行く
探したよ
夜の音
絵になるよう
絵になるような夜
手繋がったまま
君は踊る
絵になるよう
絵になるような夜
手は離せないから
クラップ鳴って踊る
土曜のダンスホールは
まるでスローモーションだった
まるで君は夜の海月
クラップ鳴って踊る
土曜のダンスホールは

まるでスローモーションだった
まるで君は夜の海月

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sakanaction's song "Mellow" portray a picturesque night and the beloved person who makes the night more beautiful. The repeated phrase "絵になるよう" (eni naru you) means "like a picture," emphasizing the surreal beauty of the night and the person. The singer describes himself looking for the sounds of the night and reaching towards the direction where he hears the sound of clapping hands. He finds the person he loves and takes her hand, and they dance together, creating the image of a shooting star. The chorus repeats twice, emphasizing the enchanting beauty of the night and the couple's dance.

Throughout the song, the lyrics use metaphors to paint a picturesque scene, blending the natural world with the emotional world. The night and the couple are described using poetic language, creating a romantic and dreamlike atmosphere. The repetition of "手の鳴るほう" (te no naru hou), meaning "the direction where the hand claps sound," creates a sense of direction and a goal to be reached for the singer. Finally, the lyrics emphasize the importance of being together, holding hands, and enjoying the present moment as the night slips away.

Line by Line Meaning

絵になるよう
Like a painting

絵になるような夜
The picturesque night

絵になるよう
Like a painting

絵になるような君
A picturesque you

絵になるよう
Like a painting

絵になるような夜
The picturesque night

探したよ
I searched for it

夜の音
The sounds of the night

手の鳴るほう
The direction where the handclaps are coming from

手の鳴るほうへ行く
We go towards where the handclaps are coming from

手繋がったまま
Holding hands