Omoinaki

Enu's song 'Omoinaki' delves into the profound sense of longing and heartache that follows the end of a cherished relationship. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of sleepless nights and the haunting presence of a loved one's memory. The song opens with the sweet, almost dreamlike voice of the beloved, and the small, happy moments that once filled the narrator's life. These memories are so vivid that even the sound of a futon can evoke a sense of happiness. The narrator's attempt to stay awake, pretending not to be sleepy, highlights the desire to hold onto every moment with their loved one, making those nights feel blissful.

As the song progresses, the narrator's loneliness becomes more palpable. Despite expressing a desire to be together and believing they would always be with their loved one, the reality of separation sets in. The sound of the loved one's breathing, once a source of comfort, now intensifies the narrator's feelings of affection and longing. Whispering 'I love you' quietly so as not to wake them, the narrator is left with an emptiness that cannot be filled, no matter how much they try to convince themselves otherwise. The nights are sleepless, filled with thoughts of the loved one, and the pain of their absence is ever-present.

The chorus repeats the theme of listening to the loved one's breathing and feeling a deep sense of affection, only to be met with the harsh reality of their absence. The narrator's struggle to move on is evident as they grapple with the remnants of their feelings and the pain that lingers in their heart. The hope that one day they will be able to return to a life before meeting their loved one, and finally find peace and sleep, is a poignant reminder of the enduring impact of love and loss. 'Omoinaki' captures the essence of longing, the difficulty of letting go, and the hope for eventual healing.