Shota Shimizu writes and sings KAGEROU from his album Pulsatilla cernua. The song features his music with Mitsuyasu Kaneko and Hirofumi Katada. Shimizu tells a story about uncertain love through shimmering melodies.
Released: June 18, 2025
KAGEROU
Shota Shimizu • From “Pulsatilla cernua”
KAGEROU Lyrics Translation (from “Pulsatilla cernua”)
Shimizu describes loving someone elusive like a summer heat haze. He mentions feeling foolish yet unable to let go of the connection. The lyrics say warmth during rare talks brings hope for any future.
Nanto Yobu Ka Mo WakaranaiI don’t even know what to call,
Anata O Omou Kimochi OThe feelings I have for you.
Houtte Oitari Mo Shita N DakedoI’ve even tried to just leave them alone,
Soredemo “sore” Wa Sodatte YukuBut “that feeling” still keeps on growing.
Motomeru Mono Ga Dekita NaraIf I’ve found what I’m looking for,
Itami Mo Kakugo Shinai To KanaI guess I have to be ready for the pain.
Anmari Yoku Wakaranai KedoI don’t really understand it well,
Sukoshi Dake Kowai YoBut I’m just a little bit scared.
Futari Wa Tokidoki ShikaEven though we can only talk about
Kimochi O Hanasenai KeredoOur feelings every once in a while,
Itsumo Tashika Ni Netsu O Obite IteThere’s always a definite warmth there,
Donna Mirai Mo Shinjite ShimauMaking me believe in any kind of future.
Baka MitaiI feel like a fool.
Anata Wa Itsumo Kagerou No You NiYou’re always like a heat haze,
Uso Ka Hontou Ka Wakarasenai DeWithout letting me know if you’re a lie or the truth,
Yurayura YureteruAs you flicker and waver.
Na No Ni SaEven so,
Donna Sugata Demo YakitsuiteWhatever form you take is burned into my mind.
Atashi No Kokoro O TsukandeYou’ve grabbed hold of my heart
Hanasanai Yo I Miss UAnd won’t let go. I miss you.
Ima Made Deatta Dare To MoThe way you express yourself
Chigau You Na Iimawashi OIs unlike anyone I’ve ever met.
Natsu Ga Kuru Tabi Omoidasu YoEvery time summer comes, I’ll remember it,
Kitto Nando DemoSurely, over and over again.
Futari Ga Deau Mae WaI wonder how I lived
Donna Fuu Ni Ikiteta Ka NaBefore the two of us met.
8 Gatsu No Nioi Ni Mo Kizukazu NiWithout even noticing the scent of August,
Hitoribocchi De Naiteta No Ka NaI wonder if I was crying all alone.
Baka MitaiI feel like a fool.
Moshi Kono Koi Ga Kagerou No You NiEven if this love, like a heat haze,
Mijikai Inochi Nan Da To Shite MoHas only a short life,
Anata Ni FuretaiI want to touch you.
Anata To Sugosu Mirai OI want to try catching a glimpse
Nozoite MitaiOf a future spent with you.
Tatoe Koe Ga Karete MoEven if my voice withers away,
Yobitsuzukeru I Need UI’ll keep calling out to you. I need you.
Baka MitaiI feel like a fool.
Anata Wa Itsumo Kagerou No You NiYou’re always like a heat haze,
Uso Ka Hontou Ka Wakarasenai DeWithout letting me know if you’re a lie or the truth,
Yurayura YureteruAs you flicker and waver.
Na No Ni SaEven so,
Donna Sugata Demo YakitsuiteWhatever form you take is burned into my mind.
Atashi No Kokoro O TsukandeYou’ve grabbed hold of my heart
Hanasanai Yo I Miss UAnd won’t let go. I miss you.
KAGEROU Music Video
The KAGEROU lyrics translation shows a love that shimmers uncertainly like fleeting summer light. Shimizu asks if affection is real while admitting how deeply it anchors.