Inaka no Seikatsu

Smooth, clear water from the stream
I pour it down without a second thought
The nostalgic scent of the afternoon breeze
Makes me laugh as it kisses my wet neck

The way the wild rabbit darts away
The shining blooms of the lily
The stars twinkling in the night sky
Are all just part of my everyday view

I believed in the illusion that would surely reach me
The city of negatives wrapped in words goes on
Goodbye, goodbye to you outside the window
I have to say goodbye

Waking up to the song of the first bird
I yawn while gazing at the distant mountains
Dreaming of the castle on the peak
As my heart drips away, sliding down

You washing the mud from the river
And our child playing on the porch
Drowsy in the soft sunlight
On this endless cycle of rebirth

Packing up that day’s nonsense in a silver box
Goodbye, goodbye, the city of negatives goes on
Goodbye, goodbye, someday I hope to see you again
It would be nice to meet again someday