⋆ Release Date: June 30 2023
⋆ Other Info: Saiko no Seito: Yomei Ichinen no Last Dance OST (JPN drama)
⋆ Producing Credits: Yuuri, KENTZ
⋆ Writing/Composing Credits: Yuuri
CONTEXT - THE MEANING OF HYDRANGEAS:
In Japanese culture, hydrangeas (see image below) are often associated with deep, unspoken emotions. Their blossoms, which consist of many small petals clustered together, symbolize the complexity and ever-changing nature of feelings—whether it’s appreciation, regret, or love that is difficult to put into words. In the context of the song, the hydrangea serves as a metaphor for the speaker’s journey of love and acceptance. Just as hydrangea petals overlap and bloom together, the emotions shared with a loved one accumulate over time, forming something beautiful and profound. The song expresses a love that is quiet yet deeply felt, evolving with every moment spent together—just like the changing hues of a hydrangea in full bloom.
LYRICS - ENGLISH TRANSLATION
Even if I’m not the kind of person you think I am,
Even if you’re not the kind of person I think you are,
The more time we spend together,
The more I come to know you
No matter how many times,
No matter how many times we part,
I won't assume fate will just bring us together
But I know we will meet again,
I’m right here, holding onto that.
I like you, I like you,
I love you, you who's formed from fragments
A love like hydrangeas,
One by one, everything becomes you.
Even if you’re not the kind of person I think you are,
Even if I’m not the kind of person you think I am,
If I weren’t who I am, we never would have met
I hope we can feel that this is enough
Always, always, "thank you"
Words alone surely can’t convey it,
They’re never enough, they fall short,
I hold them tightly with both hands.
I like you, I like you,
I love you, you who's formed from fragments
A love like hydrangeas,
One by one, everything becomes you.
It doesn’t matter how far we can go,
Just laughing by your side is enough,
I don’t wish for anything more,
I just want to grant your wishes.
I like you, I like you,
I love you, you who's formed from fragments
Days like hydrangeas,
One by one, they overlap.
I like you, I like you,
I love you, you who's formed from fragments
A love like hydrangeas,
One by one, everything becomes you.
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