そばにいたい
The Boom Lyrics

The Boom's song そばにいたい, which translates to "I Want to be by Your Side," is a touching track about the singer's desire to be there for someone in both the present and the future. In the opening lines, the singer encourages the listener to close their eyes and see what comes to mind - memories of the past or visions of what's to come. The singer then shares his own experience of swimming in a lake of the past, feeling stuck and holding onto his past regrets, but now sees a bright future opening up before him.

As the song continues, the singer makes reference to the fact that the world has been closed off, but windows are opening up, and we can hear the laughter of people we've never met. It's a powerful image that speaks to the idea that even when we're feeling alone, there's still hope and joy to be found in the world around us. The song then takes a turn to focus on the listener, encouraging them to reach out and try to touch the future no matter how difficult it may seem. The singer's message is one of perseverance, that even if we struggle and feel like we're flailing, it's worth it to keep pressing forward.

Finally, the song ends with a plea to put aside feelings of hate and envy, and instead focus on celebrating the successes and joys of others. The singer recognizes that we're all on the same journey, and that when one person achieves happiness, it's a victory for all of us. The song ends with a hopeful message that when that day comes, the singer wants to be right there by the listener's side.