Houseki (宝石) – Jewel
from One album.
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Distance that outruns time
I ran that distance in my dream
Pain the colour of tears
Dress up, and pretend
Even on days of fragile gentleness
I’ll colour myself too, so
I want to encase it as it is
This nameless jewel
Being loved, even exchanging love
If this glittering world
Can shine like the rainbow
Then it can stay wet
Flexible, transparent hope
Cannot be destroyed by anyone
In that full one second as the rain pours
I want to be with you
Leading, repeating stories
Every single one is radiant, but
Just like a wish from the distant past
They appear so beautiful
Reaching out and touching, but
The light slips away
And continues to shine on the road called today
Which will never come again
Becoming ash, and with yearning
Feelings are polished
If I can, until I burn out
I wish to be me
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