Yoru Wo Wataru Tori Lyrics English (with Translation) | Misia

MISIA brings a moving performance to ‘Yoru wo Wataru Tori,’ a song written by Neko Oikawa and Tokiko Kato. The tune, composed by Oikawa, Kato, Shiro SAGISU, and Rupert Coulson, blends soaring melodies with heartfelt lyrics. It tells a story of hope and perseverance, set against a backdrop of emotional resilience.

Yoru Wo Wataru Tori Lyrics English (with Translation) | Misia
Released: February 15, 2026

Yoru wo Wataru Tori

Misia

Lyricist
Neko Oikawa, Tokiko Kato
Composer
Neko Oikawa, Tokiko Kato, Shiro Sagisu, Rupert Coulson

Yoru wo Wataru Tori Lyrics English Translation by Misia

The songwriter describes a quiet moment of reflection, where the narrator looks down, unable to smile back. She writes, ‘I want to give my beloved a moment to sleep without tears,’ emphasizing the strength found in protecting loved ones. The imagery of birds crossing the night sky mirrors the journey through life’s challenges.

Asu no yukue wo toikakeru hitomi niTo eyes that ask where tomorrow leads,
Hohoemi kaesezu ni sotto utsumukuunable to smile back, I quietly look down.
Hageshiku kigi yurashi ame wo yobu arashi moThough I believe that even the storm calling the rain,
Itsuka wa shizumaru to shinjiteru kedoshaking the trees violently, will one day subside.
Semete ima dake demo itoshii hito gaAt the very least, right now,
Nakanaide nemureru toki wo agetaiI want to give my beloved a moment to sleep without tears.
Yoru wo wataru tori no mure no you niJust like a flock of birds crossing the night,
Bokura wa tada kono jidai wo ikiruwe’re simply living through these times.
Kumo no sukima koboreochiru hikariEarnestly searching for the light,
Hitasura ni sagashitsudzukete iruthat spills through the gaps in the clouds,
Yoake wo mirai wofor the dawn, for the future.
Kanata ni ukanda shimagage wo nagameteGazing at the silhouette of an island floating far away,
Ai to iu kono chikara furishibori yukuI move forward, summoning all the strength of my love.
Kanashii kioku dake itsu made mo kokoro niI keep praying that sad memories,
Todomaranai you ni inoritsudzukeruwon’t linger in my heart forever.
Kono te tsunaida mama soba ni iru karaI’ll stay right by your side, holding your hand,
Yasashii yume no naka madoronde iteso drift off into a gentle dream.
Yoru wo wataru tori no mure no you niJust like a flock of birds crossing the night,
Bokura wa tada yami wo nutte kakeruwe simply soar through the darkness.
Tsubasa hiroge sora no hate wo mezashiSpreading our wings, aiming for the sky’s end,
Kagayaki de nanimokamo wo tsutsumuwrapping everything in a brilliant glow,
Yoake wo mirai wothe dawn, the future.
Yoake wo mirai woThe dawn, the future.

Yoru wo Wataru Tori Music Video

The lyrics of ‘Yoru wo Wataru Tori’ offer a message of hope and resilience. MISIA’s performance in this Japanese song shines with warmth and determination.