All the Way
Shimokawa Mikuni Lyrics

The lyrics of Shimokawa Mikuni's "All The Way" reflect on the journey of life and the ups and downs that one experiences along the way. The opening lines "Sora wa hateshinai kokoro no kagami dakara ne" (The sky is endless, because it is a mirror of the heart) indicate that the sky symbolizes endless possibilities and emotions, and how one perceives it is a reflection of their inner state. The lyrics go on to describe how every day brings something new and how emotions constantly change like the colors of the sky.

The next verse, "Shiroku haita kemuri kumo ni natte, kobore-sou na namida kakushiteite" (The smoke that was white, became a cloud, hiding the tears that are about to spill) reveals the struggles that one faces in life and how they try to hide their pain. The line "Shinjiru mono ga kowareteku toki ni wa, me wo tojite negau" (When something believed in starts to break, close your eyes and make a wish) shows the necessity of expressing hope and faith in oneself to overcome tough times.

The chorus emphasizes the feeling of loneliness and the yearning for connection in one's life. The lines "Hitori kiri de nemurenai yoru ni ochite mo, yami no naka ni hitomi tojite hoshi no kagayaki ni mimi wo sumashiteru" (Even when falling into a night where you can't sleep alone, in the darkness, close your eyes and listen to the sparkle of the stars) describe how one can find solace in the beauty of nature even in their darkest moments.