sumika brings the magic of spring to life in ‘Sekishunka.’ The band’s frontman, 片岡健太, writes heartfelt lyrics that capture the season’s fleeting beauty. The music, arranged by 片岡健太 and sumika, mixes gentle melodies with an emotional punch.
Released: February 25, 2026
Sekishunka
Sumika • From “Honto”
Sekishunka Lyrics Translation (from “Honto”)
The lyrics describe cherry blossoms fluttering in the breeze, symbolizing love and renewal. A standout line, ‘I’m holding onto a single petal, turning from a cold blue to a passionate red,’ shows the transformation of emotions. The poet uses the imagery of petals and wind to mirror the warmth of rekindled feelings.
Sakura matte chuu wo matte chuu wo matteCherry blossoms dance, fluttering through the air, through the air
Haru kimi ni fureruIn the spring, I’m touching you
Sakura matte omoi wa futteCherry blossoms dance as my feelings fall like rain
Yurayura yurayuraSwaying back and forth, swaying
Mada kimi wo miteiruI’m still watching you
Harukaze ni yureruSwaying in the gentle spring breeze
Yuruganai mono ni deaemashitaI’ve finally found something that won’t ever waver
Hazukashii hodo ni shirimashitaI’ve come to know it so deeply it’s almost embarrassing
Kimi ga fuite kaze ni natteYou breathed out and became the wind,
Yasashii kaori ga shitaLeaving a gentle scent in your wake
Yomigaetteiku hitohiraA single petal is coming back to life,
Ao kara aka ni naruTurning from a cold blue to a passionate red
Komiageteiku hitohiraA single petal wells up from deep inside,
Namae tsuite koe ni naruTaking on a name and turning into a voice
Mada owatteinai mitaiIt seems like it hasn’t ended just yet,
HajimatteinaiIt hasn’t even begun,
Haru no miraiThe future of this spring
Sakura matte chuu wo matte chuu wo matteCherry blossoms dance, fluttering through the air, through the air
Haru kimi ni fureruIn the spring, I’m touching you
Sakura matte omoi wa futteCherry blossoms dance as my feelings fall like rain
Yurayura yurayuraSwaying back and forth, swaying
Mada kimi wo miteruI’m still watching you
Saa ittai bokura wa doushiyou kaSo, what on earth should we do now?
Jinsei nagaki saredo mijikashiLife is long, yet it’s also so very short
Mou ikkai bokura deaeru kanaI wonder if we’ll ever meet each other again,
Akaku nariyuku haruIn this spring that’s slowly turning red
Yuretsuzukeru mono ni aimashitaI’ve encountered something that continues to sway
Hazukashii hodo uzukimashitaIt ached so much it was almost embarrassing
Kaze fuku hajimari anata dattaYou were the one who started the wind blowing,
Ureshii kaori ga shitaAnd it carried such a joyful scent
Dakishimeteiru hitohiraI’m holding onto a single petal,
Ao kara aka ni naruTurning from a cold blue to a passionate red
Netsu nijindeiku hitohiraA single petal where the heat begins to spread,
Irozuki omoidasuChanging its color as I start to remember
Mada hajimatteinaiIt hasn’t even begun just yet,
Koe ni natteinaiIt hasn’t yet become a voice,
Haru no miraiThe future of this spring
Sakura matte chuu wo matte chuu wo matteCherry blossoms dance, fluttering through the air, through the air
Haru anata omouIn the spring, I’m thinking of you
Sakura matte omoi wa futteCherry blossoms dance as my feelings fall like rain
Kurakura kurakuraMy head is spinning, I’m feeling so dizzy
Ano kaze ga yurasuAs that wind continues to sway everything
Mata mawatteikuIt’s spinning ’round again
Mata kawatteikuIt’s changing once more
Yuki tokeru tabi ni kaze ga fukuEvery time the snow melts, the wind begins to blow
Mada omotteiruI’m still thinking of you
Mada omotteiru yoI’m still thinking of you, you know
Boku noMy…
Watashi no…and your
Haru ga kuruspring is finally here.
Kotoshi no sakura wa kitto chigau younaThis year’s cherry blossoms surely feel different,
Kaze fuku sakiin the direction the wind blows.
Sakura matteCherry blossoms dancing,
Chuu wo mattedancing in the air.
Sakura matte chuu wo matte chuu wo matteCherry blossoms dancing, dancing in the air, dancing in the air,
Haru kimi ni tsugeruspring tells you it’s time.
Sakura matte omoi wa futteCherry blossoms dancing, my feelings fall like rain,
Yurayura yurayuraswaying, gently swaying,
Ima anata wo miteiruI’m looking at you right now.
Saa ittai bokura wa doushiyou kaNow, what on earth should we do?
Jinsei nagaki saredo mijikashiLife is long, yet it’s so fleeting,
Mou ikkai bokura deaeru hazuwe’re bound to meet once more.
Akaku nariyuku haruThe spring that’s blushing red,
Aoi mama de nemuraseteitaI’d left it sleeping while it was still blue,
Haru wothis spring,
Haru wothis spring,
Mukae ni yukoulet’s go out to meet it.
Sekishunka Music Video
The meaning of ‘Sekishunka’ is about the cycles of love and time. The lyrics offer a tender reflection on how fleeting moments can leave lasting impressions.