Lightning
UA Lyrics
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心が痛んだときは 君のことを思い出す
翼の生えた象が
夜空にそっと浮かぶ
目と目があうために生まれた
この目はずっと心の子供
頭と心がときどき 仲良くできないなら
言葉にならない夢を 透けるような雲をみて
銀色 頬にかかる
魚が空を泳ぐ
光に近づくために生まれた
2人の間に ひとつの心
雲の切れ間に 鈴がこぼれる
時を愛してる うたが聴こえる
こぼれた鈴の芽がでて
風はその葉っぱを鳴らす
目と目があうために生まれた
この目はずっと心の子供
光に近づくために生まれた
2人の間にひとつの心
雲の切れ間に 光がもれる
君の窓辺に 虹がうまれる
The lyrics to UA's song Lightning express themes of connection, pain, and transcendent beauty. The first two lines of the song highlight the longing for emotional connection, as the heart seeks out meaningful eye contact. Similarly, when the heart is hurting, one turns to thoughts of the other person to find solace. This emotional bonding is further emphasized in the second verse, where the singer speaks of the unity between the two, saying "this eye is always the child of the heart."
The mention of a winged elephant floating in the night sky serves as a metaphor for transcendence and the possibility of defying what is seen as conventionally impossible. This image is particularly powerful, as it contrasts with the traditional idea of elephants being tethered to the earth. Similarly, the reference to a fish swimming through the sky is a striking image that speaks to the potential for transformation and the power of the imagination. The chorus speaks directly to the connection between the two people, describing a shared heart that was born to approach the light.
There is also a hint of temporal transcendence within the song, the image of a bell falling from a cloud and sprouting new life showing how time brings renewal, and that life and growth can continue even after things have been broken. The last line, where a rainbow is born at the window, is an image of hope, of growth into new and beautiful things, even when everything seems impossible.
Line by Line Meaning
心が喜ぶために 目と目は探してる
In order for my heart to be happy, my eyes are always searching for someone else's eyes.
心が痛んだときは 君のことを思い出す
When my heart is hurting, I think of you.
翼の生えた象が 夜空にそっと浮かぶ
A winged elephant gently floats in the night sky.
目と目があうために生まれた この目はずっと心の子供
These eyes were born to connect with others, always remaining childlike at heart.
頭と心がときどき 仲良くできないなら 言葉にならない夢を 透けるような雲をみて
When my head and heart don't get along, I look at the clouds that reveal dreams that cannot be put into words.
銀色 頬にかかる 魚が空を泳ぐ
A silver fish swims in the sky, casting its reflection on my cheeks.
光に近づくために生まれた 2人の間に ひとつの心
A single heart was born between us, meant to draw closer to the light.
雲の切れ間に 鈴がこぼれる 時を愛してる うたが聴こえる
When the bell spills through the breaks in the clouds, I hear a song that loves time itself.
こぼれた鈴の芽がでて 風はその葉っぱを鳴らす
The sprout of the spilled bell emerges, and the wind rustles its leaves.
雲の切れ間に 光がもれる 君の窓辺に 虹がうまれる
When light seeps through the breaks in the clouds, a rainbow is born near your window.
Writer(s): Twyla Herbert, Lou Christie Copyright: Rambed Publishing Co., Music Corp. Of America Inc., Lightning Strikes Music, Spirit One Music
Contributed by Adam P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Brandon Lim
I still the remember the first time I listen to this song, it was 2004. SUN is the first album I manage to buy in Malaysia, this album really open my eyes, and this is the album the make me FALL IN LOVE with UA ever since.The beautiful melody and lyrics is taking my breathe away. The lyrics is full of imagination, I really love when she describe the rain fall from the break clouds as little bells, fall on the leafs, made the sound. So beautiful. This is the one song I always sing and play all the time, until today. Recently, UA sang this song live with the composer Masato Suzuki with piano. What a Gold. UA, really the greatest artist of all time, after so many years, this song still sound refreshing and hopefully. And this music video is absolutely beautiful.
j go
UA is so unique and powerful.
No. 9
「目と目があうために生まれた」て歌詞大っっっ好き
なななななーな
大好きです
skafully
Best!
⚡️kei
🌙✨
gokigen summer_ごきげんサマー
スイミーの絵本のような、ふわふわ感すてき*･゜ﾟ･*:.｡..｡. .｡.:*･゜ﾟ･*。でした。どれも色あせない楽曲、映像。あたらしいアルバムとゆかりんとのトークたのしみです。
Qan
すてき
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弟が好きでした みき