Mrs. GREEN APPLE sings Lilac, a song about the passage of time. Lyricist Motoki Ohmori writes about growing up and cherishing memories. The arrangement blends tender emotions with honest reflections.
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Released: April 12, 2024
Lilac
Mrs. Green Apple
Lilac Lyrics English Translation by Mrs. Green Apple
Motoki Ohmori writes about holding lifelong wounds dear and moving forward. Mrs. GREEN APPLE sings of the beauty in imperfections. The song declares a powerful self-love.
Sugite Yukunda Kyou MoToday passes by again,
Kono Jumyou No Toori Nialong the path of this life span.
Kagiri Aru Suuji Ga Heru You NiLike finite numbers decreasing,
Utsukushii Suuji Ga Fueru You Niso that beautiful numbers may increase.
Omoide No TakarakoA treasure box of memories,
Furui Mono Wa Tana No Oku Niwhere old things stay deep on the shelf.
Hokori Wo Kabutte Iru No NiEven though they’re covered in dust,
Hokori Ga Hikatte Mieru You NiI want that ‘dust’ to look like it’s shining.
SaredoHowever,
By My Sideby my side,
Fuan Kansai Rentaithere’s anxiety, sensitivity, and solidarity.
Nukattari No Anzen ChitaiIn this safe zone where I’ve grown careless,
Guwan Guwan Ni Narueverything starts spinning around.
Asagata No Kentai KanWith that early morning fatigue,
Sanban Hōmu Junkyuu DenshaI’m at platform three for the semi-express train.
Aoi Ni NitaResembling the color blue,
Suppai Haru To Rairakkuit’s a sour spring and lilac.
Kimi Wo Matsu Yo Koko De NeI’ll be waiting for you right here.
Itami Dasu Jinsei Tan’i No Kizu MoEven the wounds on the scale of a lifetime that start to ache,
Itooshiku OmoitaiI want to hold them dear.
Sagasu Atate Mo Nai No NiEven though there’s no destination to look for,
Wasurete Shimau Bokura Wawe’re the ones who end up forgetting.
Nani Wo Hete Nani Wo EteWhat have we been through, and what have we gained,
Otona Ni Natte Yukun Darouas we continue to become adults?
Ikkai Dake No Chansu WoSo that I don’t miss,
Minogashite Shimau Koto Ga Nai You Nithe one-and-only chance I’ll get,
Itsu Demo Ashi Wo Ukashite ItaiI always want to keep my feet ready to move.
Dakedo Mo Muzukashii You NiBut it feels like that’s just too difficult.
Shujinkou No KouhoI used to think of myself,
Kurai Ni Jibun Wo Omotte Ita No Nias a candidate for the main character.
Namae Mo Nai Yaku No You NaBut I’m like a character without a name,
Supin’ofu Mo Tsukurenai Yo Nawho couldn’t even have a spin-off.
Taka GaIt’s just that,
By My Sideby my side,
Kudaranai Ai Wo Utau Saiwhen I sing a trivial love song,
Uso Tsuki Ni Wa NaritakunaiI don’t want to be a liar.
Wasa Wasa Suru MuneMy heart feels restless and rustling,
Asagata No Uramashisawith that early morning envy.
Zurashite Noru Kyuukou DenshaI stagger my schedule to take the express train.
Kage Ga ItaiThe shadow hurts,
Kachi Nanka Naiand there’s no value at all.
Boku Dake Ga Hitori No You NaIt’s like I’m the only one alone.
Yoru Ga KiraiI hate the night,
Kimi Ga Kiraiand I hate you,
Yasashiku Narenai Boku Desubecause I’m the one who can’t be kind.
Hikari Ga ItaiThe light hurts,
Kibou Nanka Kiraiand I hate things like hope.
Boku Dake Oitekebori No You NaIt’s like I’m the only one left behind.
Yoru Ga KiraiI hate the night,
Hitori Ga Kowaiand I’m afraid of being alone.
Wagamama Ga Higureta BitokuSelfishness is a virtue that’s set with the sun.
Fukanzen Na Omoi MoEven these imperfect feelings,
Naze Ka Sen Daiji Ni Shitakutefor some reason, I want to cherish them dearly.
Fuan Darake No Hibi DemoEven through days filled with anxiety,
Aishite MiruI’ll try to love them.
Kanjita Koto No NaiEven this cr#ppy sense of defeat,
Kuso Mitai Na Haiboku Kan Mothat I’ve never felt before,
Dore Mo Kore Mo Ga Boku Woevery single bit of it,
Tsuki Ugokashiteruis what keeps me moving forward.
Kodou Ga Yurasu Kono Daichi To Hai TatchiThis ground shaken by my heartbeat and a high five,
Subete Kaketa Ano Natsu Moand even that summer when I bet everything,
Iroase Wa Shinai Wasurerarenai Nathey won’t fade away; I can’t forget them,
Kyou Wo Ikiru Tame Niso that I can live today.
Sagasu Atate Mo Nai No NiEven though there’s no destination to look for,
Nakushite Shimau Bokura Wawe’re the ones who end up losing things.
Nan No Tame Ni Dare No Tame NiFor what purpose, and for whose sake,
Kizu Wo Fuyashite Yukun Darouwill we keep adding to our wounds?
Ame Ga Furu Sono Ato NiAfter the rain falls,
Midori Ga Sodatsu You Nijust like the greenery grows,
Imi No Nai Koto Wa Nai ToI’ll believe that nothing is meaningless,
Shinjite Susumou Kaand shall we move forward?
Kotae Ga Nai Koto BakariIt’s full of things without any answers,
Dakara Koso Ai Soutomobut that’s exactly why we should love them.
Ano Koro No Ao WoLet’s remember,
Oboete Iyou Zethe ‘blue’ of those days.
Nigami Ga Kasanatte MoEven if bitterness piles up,
Hikatteruit’s still shining.
Wari Ni Awanai Hibi MoEven the days that don’t seem to pay off,
Mimomete Ageyou Zelet’s watch over them.
Boku Wa Boku Jishin WoI love,
Aishiterumyself.
AiseteruI’m loving myself.
Lilac Music Video
The Lilac lyrics in English show a journey to self-acceptance. It highlights the value of every experience. This piece encourages embracing imperfections.