Anima Rossa

Like a swallow cutting through the wind,
If I could reach the blue sea in an instant,
I wouldn't have to walk this muddy,
Dusty path, so clear instead.
But I don't have wings on my back,
These feet trip and stumble, the road ahead is still long.

Yet still, the men keep walking on with determination.

With you here, I’ll know the way forward on this journey.
You shine like a light that brightens my steps.
Can I call this being here with you love?
I want to protect you with this body, this heart.

By your side until the end.

Like the crystals of powdery snow,
I don’t wish for anything beautiful.
Especially not some half-hearted, familiar thing.
I don’t need that anymore.
Like a piano wire pulled tight,
I long for us to connect.

I’ll keep staring straight ahead, never looking away.

The bell of fate rings.
What color will we call "tomorrow"?
Joy and sorrow, we can’t choose for ourselves.
So let’s add flowers to your tears and smiles.
I won’t forget that feeling,
Let’s burn it into our memories together.

I won’t let go until the end.

With you here, I know what it means to be me.
This blazing red love fuels my life.
I’m here for you,
I want to protect you with this body, this heart.

By your side until the end, I won’t let go.