Journey of Life

Whatever the word it may be, I remember it
They are all shut in my heart
Without spilling even so much as a little memory
I put on chains and from now on they are treasures

If the freedom to stay beside you comes out from my lips
I’d seem broken, I’d be scared

As long as it’s a total secret, no one knows about it
Loving you this much. This is happiness.

Untold feelings I can’t trust in my shaking heart 
A long shadow falls
From afar I think only one
I shall embrace although it’s sad but it’s a wonderful distance

Towards the endless skies borne by those shoulders
The journey is painful
Even if you do not notice me nor embrace me
I shall smile. Now I want to gaze at you

As long as it’s a total secret, no one knows of it
Loving you this much. That is happiness
There are nights when alone I clutch my knees wanting to weep
When we meet again tomorrow, I’ll surely meet you with a smile…

- Translation by Shinobi Chirlind-Byouko, taken from Zutto Himitsu sung by Akiko Yajima.