なないろ [Nanairo] [English translation]

even blinded by the dark clouds, i believed that i was moving on,

because sometimes even on the brightest mornings, i'm all by myself

i'm as right as rain.

not everything is smiling at me where i am right now,

but that's alright. this is my journey.

the sun that doesn't seem to remember last night's rain

is reflecting off last night's puddles; they shine, and shine

and they're breathing

under the too high, wide sky: "good morning! i've come over from yesterday!"

the memories i can't lose are like umbrellas; waiting for their turn in my bag

today's me is fumbling through today, as i walk this path, looking to find that rainbow i saw

when i doubt where i'm going, i'll tell myself

about the colour of my soul that day.

at the bottom of my heart, where you live, are your eyes that i can only meet here

they've never changed from how i remember you, so reassuring

but sometimes i just can't meet your gaze

i miss you when i remember you, but i miss you when i don't too

i can only achieve the things i can't forget

my journey overcomes the nights and carries on.

the sun hides the old open wounds like they never existed

just like stars in the daytime, right? they shine, and shine

throughout this town

brush your teeth, wash your face, change your clothes,

and then we'll go out on these same old legs

it's okay to be in a slump, 'cos i can laugh at myself

the sands of tears are scattered through the galaxies

and i can go anywhere with these worn-out shoes

when i trip and fall, i'll tell myself

that i already know how to get back up

the puddles that have dried up and disappeared still shine

they shine, swaying in the blue

under the too high, wide sky: "good morning! i've come over from yesterday!"

the memories i can't lose are like umbrellas, and we're heading for tomorrow

today's me is fumbling through today, as i walk this path, looking to find that rainbow i saw.

when i doubt myself, i'll tell me

about the colour of my soul that day.

and someday, we'll meet again, the seven colours from that day i can't return to

• Artist:Bump of Chicken
• Album:なないろ - Single