Kamihikouki Lyrics Translation – What Isn’t There | Ohayoumadayarou
ohayoumadayarou mixes dreamy melodies with reflective lyrics in ‘Kamihikouki.’ ESME MORI and Rachel write the words, while the trio of MORI, Rachel, and Kentaro Kimura create the tune. The song tells the story of longing and self-doubt, wrapped in a soft, nostalgic sound.
The poet uses the metaphor of a paper airplane to describe feelings of inadequacy and longing. One line says, ‘You’re a Jumbo Jet, and I’m a paper airplane,’ highlighting the contrast between confidence and uncertainty. The simple yet touching imagery of clouds and hands adds to the song’s warmth.
Ookina sora no naka wo yokogiruCrossing through the vast sky,
Kimi ga egaku shiroi kumo wothe white clouds you sketch out.
Miageta mama ugokenakattaI stood looking up, unable to move.
Raratata tararatataLa-la-ta-ta, ta-la-la-ta-ta.
Tanjun na yume to mikuraberu tokei imi naiComparing simple dreams to the clock is meaningless,
Sorede ite mada ni tsuitenai chi ni ashiyet my feet still haven’t found the ground.
Dokoka he tsurete itte natsu no yoru wa mijikaiTake me somewhere, for the summer night is short,
Hitomakase aa watashi wa ijiwaruleaving it to others; ah, I’m being difficult.
Itsu ni nattara naren no honmonoWhen will I finally become the real thing?
Magaimono oiteku dorobouA thief leaving behind a counterfeit.
One more time kondo koso wa to“One more time,” I say, “this time for sure,”
Yaru kedo ataranai kokon tokobut lately, nothing seems to hit the mark.
Menkyo nai kara ikenai KosutokoI can’t go to ‘Costco’ since I don’t have a license,
Douse tabekirenakute nokosu tokoand I’d just leave leftovers I couldn’t finish anyway.
Buratsuite no sonjo sokoraJust wandering around the neighborhood,
Itsu ni nattara naren no honmonowhen will I ever become the real thing?
Yaseta karada ni orime wo tsuketeCreasing folds into this thin body,
Yasashiku hanashita tehands that gently let me go.
Kimi wa Janbo JettoYou’re a ‘Jumbo Jet’,
Watashi wa kamihikoukiand I’m a paper airplane.
Ookina sora no naka wo yokogiruCrossing through the vast sky,
Kimi ga egaku shiroi kumo wothe white clouds you sketch out.
Miageta mama ugokenakattaI stood looking up, unable to move.
Raratata tararatataLa-la-ta-ta, ta-la-la-ta-ta.
Yaseta karada ni orime wo tsuketeCreasing folds into this thin body,
Yokofuku kaze no ueriding atop the crosswind,
Yukkuri subette ku yoI slowly glide away.
Kururi tonda kamihikoukiA paper airplane taking a spinning flight.
Yaseta karada ni orime wo tsuketeCreasing folds into this thin body,
Yasashiku hanashita tehands that gently let me go.
What does ‘Kamihikouki’ mean? The lyrics explore the struggle to find one’s place, while ohayoumadayarou delivers a heartfelt performance. The paper airplane metaphor beautifully ties the song’s theme to its melody.
