Sangatsu Kokonoka Lyrics Meaning: Journey | Little Glee Monster
Little Glee Monster brings warmth with ‘Sangatsu kokonoka,’ a song about finding strength in togetherness. The lyrics, penned by Fujimaki Ryota, mix delicate imagery of cherry blossoms and clouds with a message of support. The composer also crafts a melody that mirrors the gentle flow of the seasons.
Released: February 23, 2022
Sangatsu kokonoka
Little Glee Monster • From “Journey”
Lyricist
藤巻亮太
Composer
藤巻亮太
Journey’s Sangatsu kokonoka Japanese Lyrics English Translation
Fujimaki Ryota writes about a quiet moment of realization, ‘Whenever I close my eyes, because you’re right there behind my eyelids.’ The narrator reflects on their growth and vows to be a source of strength for their loved one. The imagery of laundry tangled with a whirlwind and swaying clouds adds a touch of everyday beauty.
Nagareru kisetsu no mannaka deIn the middle of the seasons’ flow,
Futo hi no nagasa wo kanjimasuI suddenly feel the days growing longer.
Sewashiku sugiru hibi no naka niWithin these busy days passing us by,
Watashi to anata de yume wo egakuyou and I paint our dreams together.
Sangatsu no kaze ni omoi wo nosetePlacing my feelings on the March wind,
Sakura no tsubomi wa haru e to tsuzukimasuthe cherry blossom buds lead us toward spring.
Afuredasu hikari no tsubu gaOverflowing droplets of light,
Sukoshizutsu asa wo atatamemasugradually warm up the morning.
Ookina akubi wo shita ato niAfter you let out a big yawn,
Sukoshi tereteru anata no yoko deI’m right beside you as you act a bit shy.
Aratana sekai no iriguchi ni tachiStanding at the entrance to a new world,
Kizuita koto wa hitori ja nai tte kotoI’ve realized that I’m not alone.
Hitomi wo tojireba anata gaWhenever I close my eyes,
Mabuta no ura ni iru koto debecause you’re right there behind my eyelids,
Dorehodo tsuyoku nareta deshouI wonder just how much stronger I’ve become.
Anata ni totte watashi mo sou de aritaiI want to be that same source of strength for you.
Sunabokori hakobu tsumujikazeA whirlwind carrying clouds of dust,
Sentakumono ni karamarimasu gagets tangled in the laundry, but…
Hirumae no sora no shiroi tsuki wathe white moon in the late morning sky,
Nandaka kirei de mitoremashitawas so beautiful that I was lost in the sight.
Umaku wa ikanu koto mo aru keredoThough things don’t always go our way,
Ten wo aogeba sore sae chiisakuteif I look up at the sky, even those troubles seem small.
Aoi sora wa rin to sundeThe blue sky is clear and sharp,
Hitsujigumo wa shizuka ni yureruas the ‘sheep-like’ altocumulus clouds sway quietly.
Hanasaku wo matsu yorokobi woIf we can share the joy,
Wakachiaeru no de areba sore wa shiawaseof waiting for the flowers to bloom, that’s true happiness.
Kono saki mo tonari de sotto hohoendeFrom now on, please keep smiling gently by my side.
Hitomi wo tojireba anata gaWhenever I close my eyes,
Mabuta no ura ni iru koto debecause you’re right there behind my eyelids,
Dorehodo tsuyoku nareta deshouI wonder just how much stronger I’ve become.
Anata ni totte watashi mo sou de aritaiI want to be that same source of strength for you.
The lyrics of ‘Sangatsu kokonoka’ celebrate shared joy and resilience. Little Glee Monster’s heartfelt performance turns this tune into a comforting anthem for spring.
