Hitori

Side by side, flying, a pair of birds
Holding hands, a parent and child’s long shadow
The sunset lit up beautiful things
That kind of normal was blinding
The blue bench felt chilly
I felt like the odd one out

Wanting to be normal, wanting to be that way
How can I get used to it?
I thought about it alone
I shouldn’t say I’m lonely
Because, look, the one I can tell
Isn’t here by my side

The waterside, the tree-lined streets, even me
Like light dyeing everything orange
You were the only one who treated me gently
The sky was smiling, that day
Before I knew it, my shadow had grown
And I felt a mix of things

Filling the hole in my heart, I wish
Every time I do, you show up
Your daydream
If I didn’t even know warmth
I could have avoided this much sadness

But I met you, and
I guess it was a good thing
Even if we’re apart, if I believe
We’re still connected, I can keep walking
Wanting to be normal, wanting to be that way

To get used to it, today again
Even if it hurts, I’ll keep searching

I shouldn’t say I’m lonely
Because, look, the one I can tell
Isn’t here by my side

If we could meet again
I’d want you by my side forever.