Haruka

Ryujin Kiyoshi's song 'Haruka' delves into themes of enduring connection and the resilience of the human spirit. The lyrics open with a sense of longing and uncertainty, asking, 'どうしてる？どうしてる？いつか会えるかい' ('How are you? How are you? Will we meet someday?'). This sets the tone for a narrative that explores the emotional landscape of separation and the hope of reunion. The imagery of disappearing from the world together yet not feeling alone suggests a deep, almost spiritual connection that transcends physical presence.

The song continues to explore the cyclical nature of hope and disappointment, as expressed in the lines '何度でも何度でも 飽きれるほど 期待と失望とが繰り返し願うよ' ('Again and again, until we are tired of it, hope and disappointment repeat'). This repetition underscores the persistence of the human spirit, even when faced with the wear and tear of life's challenges. The metaphor of '命が擦り減るほど 手と手合わせ' ('As our lives wear thin, we join hands') speaks to the strength found in unity and shared struggle, suggesting that together, they can reach '遥か' ('far away'), no matter how lost they may feel.

In the final verses, the song reflects on the fleeting nature of life and the importance of cherishing memories. The line 'わずか一度のうつせみならば 息と死いけるものの儚さを' ('If this transient life is but once, the fleeting nature of breath and death') highlights the ephemeral quality of existence. Yet, there is a sense of determination to protect and preserve these moments, as seen in 'この手でこの心で刻み込んでいく' ('I will engrave it with these hands and this heart'). Even in the face of sorrow, the singer finds solace in singing, 'どうしてる？俺は歌う 何があっても' ('How are you? I will sing, no matter what happens'), emphasizing the power of music and expression as a means of enduring through hardship.