milet’s ‘Trace’ is a heartfelt ballad from her album ‘The Story of Us’. The Japanese artist writes the lyrics alongside 野村陽一郎, while the music is composed by milet, 野村陽一郎, and Koichiro Nomura. The track blends a soft melody with lyrics that explore longing and connection.
Trace
Milet • From “The Story of Us”
Lyricist
Milet, 野村陽一郎
Composer
Milet, 野村陽一郎, Koichiro Nomura
The Story of Us’s Trace Japanese Lyrics English Translation
milet describes a love that persists through time and distance. The lyrics, ‘I’m still tracing the path of your footsteps,’ highlight her determination to keep a bond alive. The vocalist uses the metaphor of a light burning through the rain to express unwavering hope.
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Yoru no sukima ni anata ga itaIn the shadows of the night, I found you there
Namae o yonda koe ga shitaI heard a voice calling out your name
Omoidaseru nando datteI can recall it, over and over again
You were right hereYou were right here
Right here with meRight here with me
Sou, shinzou kara yubisaki madeYeah, from my heart down to my fingertips,
Anata ni furetaiI just want to feel your touch
Mamoritai tonari ni itaiI want to protect you, I want to stay by your side
Mata au hi made nante yuku ate mo nai kedoThough I’ve nowhere to go until the day we meet again,
Sono ashiato o mata tadotteitaI’m still tracing the path of your footsteps,
Dare yori mo anata ni ieru you niso I can tell you more clearly than anyone else
Doko demo anata ni mieru you niSo you can see me from wherever you are,
Ame no hi mo zutto tomoshiteta hikari oI’ve kept this light burning through the rain,
Itsuka wa yami o harasu you niso it might one day sweep the darkness away,
Anata ni kono te todoku you niand so my hand can finally reach you
Kotoba ni shinai de oiteJust leave it without saying a word,
Toomawari shite ki ga tsuitaI realized after taking the long way around
Anata to sugoshita jikan waThe time I spent with you is
Marude karenai hanataba delike a bouquet that’ll never wilt away
Kokoro no naka saki tsuzukeruIt keeps on blooming deep inside my heart
Sabishikunai nante tsuyogatte shimau kedoI try to be strong and say I’m not lonely, but
Iki suru tabi omou aitai yoevery time I breathe, I just want to see you,
Dare yori mo anata ni ieru you niso I can show you more than anyone else
Doko demo anata ni mieru you niSo you can see me from wherever you are,
Yasashii hi zutto tayasazu ni mamoru yoI’ll keep this gentle flame alive forever,
Tatoeba michi ni mayou tomoeven if you happen to lose your way,
Anata wa hitori ja nai kotojust know that you’re never alone
Kanarazu oboete oitePlease, just promise you’ll remember
I’ll be by your sideI’ll be by your side
All our tears’ll fade awayAll our tears’ll fade away
Run to my arms and stay stayRun to my arms and stay, stay
NowNow
(When the night comes(When the night comes,
In the darknessin the darkness,
I’ll be your lightI’ll be your light
I’ll be your eyesI’ll be your eyes,
I’ll never leave youI’ll never leave you,
Yah I will guide youyeah, I’ll guide you,
I follow your traceI follow your trace
I follow your trace)I follow your trace)
Dare yori mo anata ni ieru you niTo show you more than anyone else could,
Doko demo anata ni mieru you niso you can find me no matter where you are,
Ame no hi mo zutto tomoshiteta hikari oI’ve kept this light burning through every storm,
Itsuka wa yami o harasu you niso it might one day clear the shadows away,
Anata ni kono te todoku you niand so my hand can finally reach you,
Kotoba ni shinai de oitejust leave it all without saying a word
What does ‘Trace’ mean? The lyrics offer a touching story of love that stays strong despite separation. ‘Trace’ by milet is a beautiful Japanese ballad that speaks to the heart.
