Utakata

On a summer day, I saw a mayfly
And for some reason, it felt so dear
The sound of its wings was a gentle lullaby

Playing hide and seek in the dirt
And what dances above is just a little
Breathless, it returns to the earth again

Fleetingly, its scattered form overlaps

Unknowingly, it was always there
Just the overwhelming feelings for you
My heart is full, and I can hardly breathe
Please, love, don’t scatter away
There’s nowhere left to return to

In the night sea, glowing blue fireflies
Are they a guide for the wandering traveler?

Even if I crawl in the dim light, I must go on

You feel so incredibly far away
But I can’t stop my feet
The path ahead is invisible to my eyes
At the end, it’s you
If only I could capture just you

Let’s release the countless fleeting thoughts
Into the sky and bask in their brilliance

Just knowing this feeling
Is enough to say I’m happy
Even if my heart is torn and tight
Please, don’t blame this love
At least let me fall into a quiet sleep