Banyon Tree (gajumaru No Ki)

(Banyon Tree)
(Banyon Tree)
Romaji by: cori

When we all lived together as a family
I used to gaze out at the banyon tree from the window
As a kid, I would climb that tree
Mom would call out, "The cake is burning!"
And I’d wave my hand, laughing

One day I woke up all alone
Not crying, just smoking a cigarette
From the park came a gentle, soothing breeze
I was loved and I loved back, but
That was all I needed
I’ve become so much freer, you know
Just kind of living day by day

Somebody stop me, please
Hold me down and tie me to that tree
Somebody, I’m begging you, stop me
Tight, tight, tie me to that tree
When morning comes
Will I still be alive? Am I alive?
Under the banyon tree

Dad’s shoulder, soft hair
And the scent of summer in the wide meadow
I cried, feeling those prickly whiskers
Come to think of it, was that the last time?
The memories of tears have come to an end

Yeah, I said, "There’s nothing to lose"
And you held me tight
But it’s okay, goodbye, see you later
I don’t want to chase after what’s left behind, it’s ugly
I hate sweets, you know
I thought I’d finally forgotten the taste of cake
But here we are again

repeat

by iLLa