(夜が明ける) yoru ga akeru

The song '(夜が明ける) yoru ga akeru' from the anime 'Given' is a poignant reflection on the themes of loss, resilience, and the passage of time. The lyrics convey a deep sense of longing and the struggle to come to terms with the absence of a loved one. The recurring phrase '夜は明ける' (yoru ga akeru), which translates to 'the night will break,' serves as a metaphor for the inevitability of moving forward, despite the pain of loss. The song suggests that just as the night gives way to dawn, life continues even in the face of personal hardship.

The lyrics paint a picture of someone who is grappling with the reality of life without their significant other. Phrases like '君と生きたあの季節から' (kimi to ikita ano kisetsu kara), meaning 'from the season I lived with you,' evoke memories of a shared past, while '一歩ずつ僕だけが遠ざかるような' (ippo zutsu boku dake ga toozakaru you na) expresses the feeling of slowly moving away from those memories. The song captures the loneliness of the present, contrasted with the warmth of the past, and the struggle to accept that life must go on ('君がいなくても生きてゆける').

Despite the melancholic tone, the song also carries a message of hope and resilience. The lyrics acknowledge the pain of being alone and the desire to be loved, but they also emphasize the strength found in enduring through the night. The metaphor of the night breaking suggests that there is light and a new beginning after the darkest times. The song encourages the listener to embrace the dawn, to live through fear, and to start walking again as the sun rises. It's a reminder that even when we feel disconnected and lost, the cycle of life continues, and with it, the possibility of reconnection and renewal ('離れた手もやがてまた繋ぐ'). 'yoru ga akeru' is a testament to the human spirit's capacity to find hope in the midst of sorrow, and to keep moving forward towards the light of a new day.