キミガイナイ (Kimi ga inai) – You’re not here

from Silent Majority single.

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The long night shuts its mouth
Stars can’t be seen, the moon hidden by clouds
Just who is listening
To Mahler’s melancholic symphony?
Now, my heart is all empty
Time should just flow on
This world without you
Is even more boring
Than I imagined

We argued over meaningless things
But we were both stubborn
Returning home without apologizing
With my head clear, unable to sleep

Even the laptop, left running
I didn’t feel like touching it, and logged out
Staring at the ceiling on my bed

True
Loneliness
Isn’t having nobody around
But despite having someone
You’re left alone
That’s how it is

Such a night is holding its breath
Not turning on the lights, opening my eyes in the darkness
The sounds from the other side of the wall
The neighbors must still be awake too
But it’s too late to call now
Suddenly, I hate my foolish self
This universe without you
I throw my pillow and scream
Disappear and be gone!

Why? My throat is dry
The cat is already asleep in the kitchen
As I drank milk and grew lonely

True
Loneliness
Isn’t having nobody around
But despite having someone
You’re left alone
That’s how it is

Finally, the sky starts to turn bright
The birds cry, and people start to awaken
Even the sweetest dreams disappear
As the gears of reality move
Come, what should I do now?
Look, the morning sun is so dazzling
If you’re here, no matter what the day is like
I can live through anything
Today would be fun

Even if I know I love you
That’s another story
From now on
The two of us
Can’t see anything

I am me
You are you
Even though I’m here, you’re not

Such a night is holding its breath
Not turning on the lights, opening my eyes in the darkness
The sounds from the other side of the wall
The neighbors must still be awake too
But it’s too late to call now
Suddenly, I hate my foolish self
This universe without you
I throw my pillow and scream
Disappear and be gone!

Now, in this world
Why aren’t you here? AH-

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乗り遅れたバス (Nori okureta basu) – The missed bus

from Silent Majority single.

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Sorry, I think I was the only one late
There was no one left at that place
Not knowing where to head to
With a one-way dream in hand, I lost my destination halfway up the slope

The windswept city seemed devoid of sound
I couldn’t find the words to call out to you
If I could, I’d want to turn back time and go together with you
But the bus headed to Keyakizaka had already gone

So I start walking alone
On a route different from everyone else
I mean, even if I give chase now, it’s too late
I’ll search for my own future, so let’s link up again someday, somewhere

Searching for the wind’s direction, a palm raised to the sky
The sunshine felt gentle, as if I could touch something
Where are those invisible things? Probably hard to determine
The admired faraway dream slowly grew closer

So I start walking alone
On a route different from everyone else
I mean, even if I give chase now, it’s too late
I’ll search for my own future, so let’s link up again someday, somewhere

Which road to take? Which slope to climb?
Even the overflowing sweat and shed tears shin beautifully

Sorry, sorry
I think I was the only one late
There was no one left at that place
Not knowing where to head to
With a one-way dream in hand, I lost my destination halfway up the slope
Dreams are connected somewhere, right?
Everyone’s future is one

Lalala…

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渋谷川 (Shibuya gawa) – Shibuya river

from Silent Majority single.

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Do you know about the Shibuya river…?
Hearing the name may not even ring a bell (ring a bell)
Almost forgotten in a corner of the city
Even so, it continues to flow along surely
Just like my feelings for you

Chatting about nothing and walking along the bus route
Near Furukara Bridge, I suddenly feel a sadness
Love tucked away in my chest (tucked away)
Distancing myself from you just a little (distancing myself)
Quietly flowing, yes, these unassuming days

Nobody notices this Shibuya river
Never drying up, always unchanging (always unchanging)
From people’s everyday lives, the dirty water
And shed tears, all carried to the sea
Where should the pieces of love go?

Laughing together, we reached Ebisu Bridge before we knew it
As long as we stay as friends (as friends)
This can go on forever, and that’s fine (that’s fine)
I secretly wish, yes, for forever love

Do you know about the Shibuya river…?
Hearing the name may not even ring a bell (ring a bell)
Almost forgotten in a corner of the city
Even so, it continues to flow along surely
Just like my feelings for you

Always, always
Time passes and scenery disappears, but
Relationships will never stop…

Nobody notices that Shibuya river
Never drying up, always unchanging (always unchanging)
From people’s everyday lives, the dirty water
And shed tears, Ah…

Do you know about that Shibuya river?
Even if it’s just a little, please remember it (remember it)
Near the road you and I always walked along
There’s a river that flows
I’ll always continue to love you

Lalala…

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山手線 (Yamanote sen) – Yamanote line

from Silent Majority single.

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As if peeking into a cracked mirror
I don’t really understand myself
To be lacking something important
It must be because I can’t be honest
As I looped around alone on the Yamanote line

Where should I alight to meet love?
I’m lost on the train platforms which all look the same
Even as the doors open, I just look out
My heart unable to take even one step out

Whenever I feel sad, I board a train
Because it’s easy when everyone is indifferent
No place of belonging even when I go to school
Why was I born into this world?
Gazing at the scenery outside with my forehead against the window

Which is the right stop to alight at?
Unawares, youth has boarded the train
Unable to find what I want to do
I run along a predetermined track

How many loops must I go like this before I can become an adult?
Please teach me how to get off of loneliness
At the next station…

Where should I alight to meet love?
I’m lost on the train platforms which all look the same
Even as the doors open, I just look out
My heart unable to take even one step out

Looping around on the Yamanote line

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Misa’s note:
The Yamanote Line is a train service that loops around Tokyo.

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手を繋いで帰ろうか (Te wo tsunaide kaerou ka) – Shall we hold hands and head home?

from Silent Majority single.

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Have I misunderstood you about something?
You’re giving me a cold look, shaking your head, Oh
I mean, I haven’t told anyone
Because they would keep asking more about you
Yes, it was troublesome, so I pretended not to be interested
And kept looking the other way, away from you
But my heart is focused and interested only in you

The way you stirred your ice cafe latte
With your straw
Why do you somehow look so gloomy? Sorry
I’ve done it wrong

Shall we hold hands and head home?
It’s ok even if someone sees
Let’s walk down the street boldly
And show off to everyone
That you and I are in love
And are dating
Let’s make up and go back
To how we always are
If hiding this silly embarrassment
Has hurt you
Before we reach home
Let me atone for my mistake
What should I do to fill up
That gaping hole in your heart?
On that street corner
Let’s kiss

Suddenly, you left the cafe
I immediately gave chase in a panic, Oh
Everyone was shocked by such an outcome
Looking at each other and asking, “did I say something wrong?”
Yes, these indelicate guy friends
Have made you really angry
That you won’t even turn around when I called your name

As you crossed the road
With steps quicker than usual
Could it be that you’re crying? Oh dear
Listen to me!

Let’s hold hands and head home
Everyone is on the other side
Watching over us
As we notice their gaze…
Let us make light of
This boring quarrel
Let us walk on like this
To everywhere
No matter what rumors come about
So that others will envy us…
Believe me once more
And come closer
If you don’t understand my words
Then there’s no other way
Right now, here
Let’s kiss

Shall we hold hands and head home?
It’s ok even if someone sees
Let’s walk down the street boldly
And show off to everyone
That you and I are in love
And are dating
Let’s make up and go back
To how we always are
If hiding this silly embarrassment
Has hurt you
Before we reach home
Let me atone for my mistake
What should I do to fill up
That gaping hole in your heart?
On that street corner
Let’s kiss

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サイレントマジョリティー (Sairento majoritii) – Silent Majority

from Silent Majority single.

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At the overflowing intersection
Where do all those people go? (Pushed by the flow)
Wearing similar clothes
With similar expressions…

As if hoping to get lost in the flock
They walk (without doubt)
Just what makes them so hesitant
To be different from someone else?

The people ahead turn around and say
“Don’t break the line”
They preach of rules, but
Their eyes are dead

You have the freedom to live as you are
Don’t be controlled by the adults
If from the start, yes, we’ve already given up
Then what’s the point of us being born?
Dreaming will sometimes make you lonely
As you progress down an empty road
This world won’t begin by behaving like a flock
Is “Yes” really ok?
Silent Majority

The president of some country
Said this (a miscontruction)
“Those who don’t raise their voices
Are in favor of me…”

It’s important to be able to choose
Don’t rely on others
If you don’t take action
You can’t deliver that “No”

Just do the things you want to do
Don’t degrade yourself to become “one of them”
There are as many roads as there are people here
So just walk towards your own dream
Those boring adults, locked down by chains
Of vanity and pride, leave them
Come, the future exists for you
Just say “No!”
Silent Majority

If you follow
Behind someone
You won’t get hurt, but
Your flock
Will be summarized
As consensus

You have the freedom to live as you are
Don’t be controlled by the adults
If from the start, yes, we’ve already given up
Then what’s the point of us being born?
Dreaming will sometimes make you lonely
As you progress down an empty road
This world won’t begin by behaving like a flock
Is “Yes” really ok?
Silent Majority

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