青のすみか (Where Our Blue Is) (TV Version)

The song "青のすみか (ao no sumika) (TV Version)" by Tatsuya Kitani is a poignant reflection on nostalgia, the passage of time, and the lingering feelings of a past relationship. The lyrics evoke a sense of an endless blue season, a metaphor for a period in life that is vivid and clear, unobstructed by anything. The imagery of the asphalt reflecting the sound of cicadas suggests a hot summer day, a common symbol of fleeting youth and intense emotions.

As the song progresses, the lyrics delve into the theme of memories and how they are preserved, even as time moves on. The 'eternal bottom' where the color blue still resides could represent the deep, unchanging part of the narrator's heart where the memories of a significant other are kept alive. The repeated phrase '今でも青が住んでいる' (even now, the blue lives on) emphasizes the enduring nature of these memories. The narrator also expresses regret, hinted at by the 'words of curse' stuck in their throat, suggesting that there are things left unsaid or unresolved feelings towards the person they are singing about.

The song's melancholic tone is further enhanced by the mention of a silent voice saying 'また会えるよね' (we'll meet again, right?), which conveys a sense of hope or desire for reunion that is not vocalized. The final lines liken the unspoken words to stars spilling through the gaps between fingers, a beautiful yet sad image that captures the essence of something precious slipping away, much like the memories and moments that the narrator holds dear.