Where Our Blue Is

Tatsuya Kitani's song "Where Our Blue Is" evokes a sense of nostalgia and unfulfilled longing through its poetic lyrics. The song begins with a description of an endless blue season, a metaphor for a time of youth and possibility that seems to stretch on forever. The imagery of the cicadas' song reflecting off the asphalt suggests a vivid, sensory memory that is intertwined with the presence of a significant other, referred to as 'you' in the lyrics.

As the song progresses, the lyrics express a fear of these memories fading, even as the narrator becomes more aware of the differences between himself and the 'you' he addresses. There's a sense of something lost, an 'eternity' left behind, and a blue that still resides within, symbolizing the enduring emotional impact of the past. The repeated lines 'Even now, blue is living' emphasize the lasting presence of these feelings, despite the inability of prayers and words to bridge the gap between the past and present.

The song concludes with a sense of resignation and acceptance. The narrator acknowledges the missed opportunities to understand the 'you's' hidden sorrows and the growing curse of their diverging paths. The final lines, with the voiceless hope of meeting again, reflect the deep yearning for a connection that remains out of reach, much like the stars spilling through one's fingers. The song captures the essence of a quiet, unspoken love and the poignant beauty of memories that color one's life long after the moment has passed.