Yamamoto Motomune pens the lyrics and composes the melody for ‘Natsunokage’ by Sunsite. The song tells the story of summer memories and the lingering shadows of the past. Yamamoto mixes gentle storytelling with a nostalgic tone.
Released: January 28, 2026
Natsunokage
Sunsite
Natsunokage Lyrics English Translation by Sunsite
The lyrics describe the bittersweet nature of memory, asking, ‘Why’s it that I only remember the sad things?’ Yamamoto writes about chasing summer shadows and overflowing words that spill endlessly. The poet captures the essence of longing and the comfort of repetition.
Kanashii koto bakari omoidasu no wa naze deshouWhy’s it that I only remember the sad things?
Yasashii monogatari kimi no soba de kurikaesu yo nando demoI’ll repeat these gentle stories by your side, over and over again.
Tomedonaku afure koboreochita kotoba dakeOnly the words that overflowed and spilled out endlessly,
Kimi ga itsumademo oikakete ita natsu no kagethose shadows of summer you were chasing forever.
Dokoka de kiita hanashi omoidasezu ni tekitou na aizuchiI can’t remember the stories I heard somewhere, so I just nod along.
Namida kareru koro ni modotte oide yo itsudemo ii karaCome back to me once your tears have dried, whenever you’re ready.
Tomedonaku afure koboreochita kotoba saeEven the words that overflowed and spilled out endlessly,
Kizukanai mama de oikakete ita natsu no kageyou were chasing summer shadows without even noticing.
Yuugure toorisugita kazeThe breeze that drifted through the dusk,
Sayonara mata aimashougoodbye, let’s meet again.
Kanashii koto bakari omoidasu no wa naze deshouWhy’s it that I only remember the sad things?
Yasashii monogatari yume no naka de kurikaesu yo nando demoI’ll repeat these gentle stories in my dreams, over and over again.
Tomedonaku afure koboreochita kotoba dakeOnly the words that overflowed and spilled out endlessly,
Kimi ga itsumademo oikakete ita natsu no kagethose shadows of summer you were chasing forever.
Natsunokage Music Video
The translation of ‘Natsunokage’ lyrics dives into themes of memory and loss. Sunsite delivers a heartfelt performance that brings Yamamoto’s words to life.