Takaya Kawasaki sings ‘Nukumori’, writes the lyrics, and creates the music. He brings a gentle touch to the track. His melody moves softly, filling the quiet.
Released: May 18, 2023
Nukumori
Takaya Kawasaki
Nukumori Lyrics Translation – Takaya Kawasaki
Takaya Kawasaki uses wind on cheeks and phone calls to describe a quiet night. He writes, ‘I sing over the phone so you won’t feel lonely.’ The lyrics show dim moonlight and warm ears. These images build closeness between two people.
Ai no katachi tte yatsu wa mada boku ni wa wakatte nakuteI still don’t really understand what the shape of love is,
Aitakute doushiyou mo nai omoi ga afurete ikubut this helpless longing to see you just keeps overflowing.
Kimi no nioi ga kaze ni notte hoho wo tsutau shizukesaYour scent rides the wind, a silence that traces down my cheeks,
Kimiiro ni somatte ikuand I’m slowly being dyed in your colors.
Denwa goshi de uta wo utau sabishiku nai you niI sing a song over the phone so you won’t feel lonely,
Tsukiakari ga kumorigatta sono kurai ga choudo iithe moonlight is a bit cloudy, and that dimness is just right.
Akaku somaru shinya nijiEverything turns red at 2:00 AM.
Naiyou mo nai you na jikan ga sugisatte kuPointless moments just continue to slip away,
Ochi mo nai hanashi de odokete waraiauas we joke and laugh over stories with no punchlines.
Mimi moto ga atsuku naru koro tokei no hari wa shita wo sasuBy the time my ears feel warm, the clock’s hands point straight down,
Seijaku wo shirasu kaze de oto togisumasareta koe gathe sound of the wind announces the silence, along with your clear voice.
Denwa goshi de kimi to utau sabishisa umeru you niI sing with you over the phone to fill the void of loneliness,
Tsukiakari ga bokura terashita sono kurai ga choudo iithe moonlight shines on us, and that dimness is just right.
Nemurenai shinya sanjiI still can’t sleep at 3:00 AM.
Denwa goshi de kimi wo omouI think of you over the phone,
Sabishiku nai wake ga nai darouthere’s no way I’m not feeling lonely, right?
Nukumori wa ima tashika ni aru futari no shinya yojiOur warmth is definitely here with us at 4:00 AM.
Denwa goshi de uta wo utauI sing a song over the phone,
Omoi wo tsunagu you nias if to keep our feelings connected.
Tsukiakari ni somaru bokura wa kono kurai ga choudo iiDyed in the moonlight, this level of darkness is just right for us.
Bokura dake no monogatari hora mite asahi ga noboruThis is a story just for the two of us; look, the morning sun is rising.
Nukumori Music Video
Takaya Kawasaki’s Japanese track creates a warm, close atmosphere. ‘Nukumori’ lyrics are about finding comfort in late-night phone calls.