I dozed off with you in front of the mirror, with light crimson fingertips
Your hand suddenly shows me my weaknesses, and closes my lips
On that day, we made a promise to each other
Now, neither of us can remember it

I listen to a boring song, and stare out the window
You show me yourself dancing, and I follow your dress with my eyes; what are you aiming for? Tell me
One day, I'll probably be carried off by the wind
Now, neither of us can remember it

Why am I not like the wind, like the mist; why are there no feathers that float up to the sky
Why am I not like the stars, like the moon, enveloped by everything; why are there no feathers that
sink down into the night

Don't forget those days that overflowed with love
I can't remember your face
One day, the wind will erase it
Now, neither of us can remember it

Why am I not like the wind, like the mist; why are there no feathers that float up to the sky
Why am I not like the stars, like the moon, enveloped by everything; why are there no feathers that
sink down into the night

Why am I not like the wind, like the mist; why are there no feathers that float up to the sky
This love and these wounds are nostalgic; now they start to hurt with love, ah



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    So, I may be wrong, but it sounds to me like he killed the one he loved, and now her ghost refuses to leave him alone...? Or maybe he lost the woman he loved alot, she haunts his memories, and it hurts him like hell, so he just wants to disappear.

    greyillusionon December 01, 2007   Link
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    Atsushi Sakurai's Mother Died - This Is One Of His Songs, Coping With Her Loss... He Felt Like He Lost His Angel.... Dress Is Most Likely The Symbol Of His Mourning.... He Wore A Lot Of Black Back Then.... Through His Grief He Found Strength Again & Continued Living As An Artist To Keep His Mother's Spirit Here With Him.... One Of His Concerts He Made This A Tribute To Her... I LOVE THIS SONG.

    reelhappyon November 05, 2012   Link

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