The Chase
Yume Lyrics

I had a familiar dream
I had a dream that felt familiar and reminiscent of a time when we were close.

Just like we were close to each other then
The dream made it feel as though we were close again.

Overflowing loneliness shared by everyone
Although I felt lonely in my dream, I realized that this is a feeling that is shared by many people.

Sometimes I'm too slow to notice
In real life, I sometimes fail to see and appreciate important things and moments.

Important things in various ways
The important things that matter to us can manifest in different forms and ways.

Passed memories are always overly radiant
When we look back on memories, they often seem brighter and more significant than they did in the moment.

If you want to cry because you're hurt
If you feel like crying because you're hurting or in pain,

During those sort of times
In moments like these,

I sing until the tears die
I sing until the tears stop, using music to express and process my emotions.

If you chased a dream
If you pursued a dream, and it felt like you risked getting hurt in the process,

Don't be afraid of getting hurt
Don't let the possibility of getting hurt hold you back or stop you from trying.

I'll hold you in the trembling night
I'll be there to support and comfort you through difficult times, especially when you feel most vulnerable and scared.

So get rid of that sad face
Don't let sadness and despair dominate your expression and demeanor.

And show me a smile
Instead, let me see your smiling face and experience your happiness.

Your wonderful and important smile that belongs to me more than anyone
Your smile is precious and special to me, and I cherish it even more than anyone else.

Even now I'm sensing it
Even in the present moment, I feel a sense of something important and meaningful.

You said this isn't real
But you expressed doubt or skepticism about the reality of this feeling or situation.

You kept gazing at disappearing people with sad eyes
You watched as people who were once present in your life slowly disappeared, leaving you with feelings of sadness and longing.

There isn't anyone who rides in a car without breaks
Everyone needs to take breaks and slow down sometimes in order to avoid burning out or crashing.

You mumble
You speak in a quiet or indistinct manner, possibly due to feeling uncertain or uncomfortable.

Hanging my head in shame, I pulled you who were acting strong toward me
Feeling ashamed, I reached out to you for help even though you seemed like the stronger one in the situation.

And held you tight
I held onto you tightly for comfort and reassurance.

We talked about countless dreams together then
We used to discuss and share countless dreams and aspirations with each other.

But I can't go back
However, I've come to accept that I can't go back to that time or undo what has happened since then.

Your smile...
Your smile is something that I value and treasure more than anything else.