Fujii Kaze brings a thoughtful reflection on life with ‘Hana.’ The track mixes poignant lyrics about fleeting moments with a warm melody, offering a deep dive into human existence. The collaboration between lyricist 藤井風 and composers A. G. Cook and Masahito Komori creates a balance of introspection and musical beauty.
Released: October 13, 2023
Hana
Fujii Kaze
Lyricist
藤井風
Composer
A. G. Cook, Masahito Komori, Tsubasa Yamazaki
Hana Lyrics Translation – Fujii Kaze
藤井風 writes about a ‘wrinkled and wilted bouquet of flowers, tucked under my arm,’ symbolizing the fragility of life and memories. The songwriter explores themes of impermanence and self-discovery, asking, ‘What can I really do? Whose life should I live?’ The lyrics weave a touching narrative that encourages finding the eternal glow within.
Karete ikuThey’re withering away.
Ima kono shunkan moEven this very moment,
Saite iruis blooming.
Subete wa tokete ikuEverything is melting away.
Nani ga dekiru no darou kaWhat can I really do?
Dare o ikiyou ka naWhose life should I live?
Minna hakanaiEveryone is fleeting.
Minna toutoiEveryone is precious.
Shiwashiwa ni shioreta hanatabaA wrinkled and wilted bouquet of flowers,
Kowaki ni kakaetetucked under my arm.
Eien ni kawaranu kagayakiAn eternal and unchanging glow,
SagashitetaI’ve been searching for it.
Bokura o shinjite mitaI’ve tried believing in us,
Bokura o kanjitetaand I’ve been feeling us.
Sakase ni iku yoI’m going to make it bloom,
Uchi naru hana othe flower inside of me.
SarigenakuCasually,
Omoi o komete miruI’ll try putting my heart into it.
Yamu o ezuInevitably,
Inori o komete ikuI’ll keep putting my prayers into it.
Itsu made mayou n darou kaHow long will I keep feeling lost?
Itsuka wa wakaru yo naI’ll understand it someday, right?
Daremo ga hitoriEveryone is alone,
Subete wa hitotsubut everything is one.
Iroiro na sugata ya katachi niBy various shapes and forms,
Madowasareru kedoI’m led astray, but…
Itsu no hi kaOne day,
Subete ga kawaiku omoeru saeverything will seem so endearing.
Watashi wa nani ni narou kaWhat will I become?
Donna iro ga ii ka naI wonder what color would be best?
Sagashi ni iku yoI’m going to look for it,
Uchi naru hana othe flower inside of me.
Shiwashiwa ni shioreta hanatabaA wrinkled and wilted bouquet of flowers,
Kowaki ni kakaetetucked under my arm.
Eien ni kawaranu kagayakiAn eternal and unchanging glow,
The English lyrics of ‘Hana’ explore the search for inner growth and purpose. Fujii Kaze’s heartfelt performance connects the universal themes of solitude and unity in this melodic masterpiece.
