Shiki no Uta [四季ノ呗]
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The lyrics express longing for someone who seems lost or far away. The speaker remembers warmth and closeness, but each dawn brings another separation, making the past feel dreamlike. As the song develops, memory becomes a reason to move forward: the speaker sets out to find this person again, despite uncertainty and tears. The feeling is both sorrowful and determined.
The changing seasons mark time passing: spring brings new growth, summer recalls a distant blue sky, autumn brings a full moon, and winter gives way to more days being counted. These images suggest that life continues while the speaker waits and remembers. The “golden flower” may represent hope or a gentle force guiding the speaker toward reunion. “Breaking the silence” suggests choosing action instead of remaining alone with grief.
It is not fully clear whether the person can truly be found again, or whether the journey is mainly inward, through memory and longing. The repeated promise to meet again can sound hopeful, but the references to farewell and a dreamlike past keep that hope uncertain. The song therefore holds two feelings together: acceptance that time and separation cannot be undone, and a continuing wish to reach someone cherished.