from
Noriyuki Makihara Songs from L.A. album,
THE CONCERT-CONCERT TOUR 2002 “Home Sweet Home” DVD.

Covered by
Kawaguchi Kyougo in Kimi wo suki datta ano koro album.

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The setting sun pauses
At the fence along the railway track
Just the word “employment”
And you’ve become an adult

Each time the rapid express
Passes by on the opposite platform
The intermittent shouts of “good luck”
Soak into the gravel

I’ve come to the platform to send you off
Mixing in with your friends
You surely can’t see me

I love you, I love you
Unable to say it
You are leaving for a faraway city
The letter which I’ve rewritten
So many, many times
Remain inside my pocket

Wishing to pass you a tape
I spent all night compiling
I flew along the night roads on my bike
To see you

Entrusting the words I could never say
To these songs
If they can stave off boredom on your long journey
Then it’s enough for me

Taking off my helmet
You laughed as you touched
My messy hair, I will never forget that

I love you, I love you
Unable to say it
Even though you are leaving for a faraway city
The letter which I’ve rewritten
So many, many times
Remain inside my pocket

Every sunset, as I push my bicycle home
And pass by this station
I stealthily gaze at your profile
Thrown in darkness by the mesh fence’s shadow

I love you, I love you
I’ve always felt it
Because you are leaving for a faraway city
The letter which I’ve rewritten
So many, many times
Will always remain inside my pocket

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