Shota Shimizu writes and sings ‘Tomato,’ a song from his album ‘Pulsatilla cernua.’ The lyrics describe the simple, everyday moments that build a strong relationship. He collaborates with Mitsuyasu Kaneko to create a melody that mirrors the warmth of the story.
Released: June 18, 2025
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Shota Shimizu • From “Pulsatilla cernua”
tomato Lyrics Meaning Shota Shimizu | Pulsatilla cernua
Shimizu notes, ‘I love you best when you’re just being yourself,’ a line that speaks to the beauty of authenticity. The songwriter uses small details, like sharing disliked foods, to show how love grows in the mundane.
Meiku o kiniiranai kimi o miteWatching you, as you’re not happy with your makeup,
Nanimo shinai kimi ga ichiban suki da to omou youniI find myself thinking that I love you best when you’re just being yourself.
Sugao no boku o aishite kureru hito waSince I don’t think there are many people
Sonna ni wa inai to omou karawho’ll love me for my true, unmasked self.
Kimi ga inai to nanimo dekizuI can’t do anything without you,
Kimi ga ireba nanidemo dekirubut when you’re here, I can do anything.
Boku desura odoroku hodo niEven I’m surprised by how much
Yasashiku nareru shi tsuyoku nareruI can become kind and strong.
Boku no nigate na tabemono o kimi gaWhen you reached for the food I dislike
Suki da kara to hoshigatta tokisimply because you like it yourself,
Sonna koto de kore kara mo zuttoI felt that through small moments like these,
Issho ni irareru ki ga shitawe’ll be together forever.
Sasaeau tte kittoSupporting each other surely
Muri ni suru koto janai karaisn’t something that should be forced,
Dayone honeyright, honey?
Nanigenai kimi to no nichijou ga sukiI love our casual daily life.
Moyori no konbini de kimi o matteru gofunkan niIn the five minutes I spend waiting for you at the local convenience store,
Dorehodo kimi to no mirai o omou no kaI want to let you know how much
Oshiete agetai to omou no saI’m thinking about our future together.
Kimi ga boku o kaeta youniJust as you’ve changed me,
Boku mo kimi o kaeta n darouI’m sure I’ve changed you too.
Deatta koro to chigau futariWe’re different from when we first met,
Nite kita mitai ni kanjirun daand it feels like we’ve started to become alike.
Kimi no nigate na mono ga wakaru tabiEvery time I learn what you don’t like,
Boku ni dekiru koto o sagasun daI look for what I can do for you.
Sonna koto de kore kara mo zuttoI felt that through small moments like these,
Issho ni irareru ki ga shitawe’ll be together forever.
Aishiau tte kittoLoving each other surely
Sono toki wa kizukenai monois something you don’t even notice at the time,
Dayone honeyright, honey?
Sarada o irodoru aka-iroThe red color that brightens the salad,
Boku ga zutto nigate na tomatois the tomato I’ve always hated.
Nanimo iwazu kimi wa tabeta atoAfter you ate them without saying a word,
Konna ni wa iranai n dakedonayou said, “I don’t really need this many, though.”
Boku no nigate na tabemono o kimi gaWhen you reached for the food I dislike
Suki da kara to hoshigatta tokisimply because you like it yourself,
Sonna koto de kore kara mo zuttoI felt that through small moments like these,
Issho ni irareru ki ga shitawe’ll be together forever.
Sasaeau tte kittoSupporting each other surely
Muri ni suru koto janai karaisn’t something that should be forced,
Dayone honeyright, honey?
tomato Music Video
What does ‘Tomato’ mean? The lyrics celebrate the quiet strength of a loving partnership. Shimizu’s heartfelt tune, from ‘Pulsatilla cernua,’ is a testament to the power of everyday affection.