Dreamy Date Drive

Saitou Chiwa's song "Dreamy Date Drive" is a poignant exploration of unrequited love, set against the backdrop of a serene, star-lit night. The lyrics open with the narrator being mesmerized by the sleeping face of their beloved, illuminated by the light of the stars. This imagery sets a dreamy, almost ethereal tone, suggesting a sense of longing and admiration. The narrator wonders whose dreams the beloved is seeing, hinting at a feeling of jealousy or insecurity, as their heart begins to stir with unease.

The song delves deeper into the narrator's emotions, revealing a wish made upon a shooting star for something more enduring than eternity—just the presence of their beloved. Despite being physically close, the narrator feels an emotional distance, expressing a one-sided love that remains unfulfilled. The feelings of inadequacy and longing are poetically described as turning into starlight, symbolizing hope and the desire for these emotions to eventually reach the beloved.

As the song progresses, the narrator wishes to freeze time, to stay forever by the side of their beloved, fearing that the dawn will bring the harsh reality of growing up and moving on. The lyrics touch on the inevitability of change, acknowledging that nothing remains constant. Yet, the narrator's unchanging love persists, waiting for the day when their feelings will be reciprocated. The song concludes with a promise to meet in dreams, where the narrator can give everything to their beloved, encapsulating the bittersweet essence of unrequited love and the hope that one day, their feelings will be understood and returned.