Introduction
Artist：Spitz (スピッツ)
Songname: Protect the Light (灯を護る)
Release date：2025/10/06
Lyricist：草野正宗
Composer：草野正宗
Spitz’s new song “Guarding the Light” is a heartfelt indie rock anthem. Its gentle melodies and poetic lyrics explore themes of hope and protection in uncertain times. The track showcases the band’s signature dreamy sound, creating an uplifting and reflective listening experience.
Lyrics Translation
| Original (歌詞) | Translation | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 泣くのはわがままなことと信じていた | 1 | I believed it was selfish |
| 2 | モノクロの裏道を走り抜けてきた | 2 | I ran through the monochrome Backroad |
| 3 | 出会いなんて予想もせずに この街で | 3 | In this town without expectation of encounter |
| 4 | 4 | ||
| 5 | 儚い定めと知ってるよ どれほど強い祈りでも | 5 | I know it’s a permanent rule |
| 6 | 落書きみたいに消されてく 大切な想い出まで | 6 | It is erased like graffiti |
| 7 | 7 | ||
| 8 | それでも手を伸ばす精一杯 いつか僕ら赦されるなら | 8 | If you still forgive you |
| 9 | 幸せの意味にたどり着きたいんだ | 9 | I want to get to the meaning of happiness |
| 10 | 密かにともるこの可愛い灯を護ろう | 10 | Let’s protect this lovely lamp secretly |
| 11 | 11 | ||
| 12 | 気がつけば 指先も 汚れたままで | 12 | If it notices, the fingertip remains dirty |
| 13 | 錆びついたドアノブいくつ回したっけ？ | 13 | How many doorknob door-to-door? |
| 14 | 昨日と同じ誰もいないと思ってた | 14 | I thought nobody was there yesterday |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| 16 | 正解はこれじゃないのかも やり直しながら進もうか | 16 | Do you think it’s not right |
| 17 | 越えられない柵を越えていく 切なさをバネに変えて | 17 | Turn over the rails that are not over |
| 18 | 18 | ||
| 19 | 君がいる世界の続きに触れたい もしも僕ら赦されるなら | 19 | If you want to touch the continuation of the world you have |
| 20 | 囚われの結び目をほどきたいんだ | 20 | I want to unfold my knot |
| 21 | 微かだけれど温かい灯を護ろう | 21 | Let’s protect the light |
| 22 | 22 | ||
| 23 | 鉛色の雲の隙間から 水色が小さく見えるから | 23 | Because the water color is small from the gap of the colored cloud |
| 24 | 下向かずにすぐ起き上がる 絵空事と笑われても | 24 | Even if it laughs at the picture vacancy that rises immediately without going down |
| 25 | 25 | ||
| 26 | やめないよ手を伸ばす精一杯 いつか僕ら赦されるなら | 26 | Don’t stop to reach your hand |
| 27 | 幸せの意味にたどり着きたいんだ | 27 | I want to get to the meaning of happiness |
| 28 | 密かにともるこの可愛い灯を護ろう | 28 | Let’s protect this lovely lamp secretly |
Lyrics Meaning
Believing crying was selfish, I ran through the monochrome back alleys, never expecting encounters in this city. Knowing our fragile fate, no matter how strong our prayers, they fade like graffiti, even precious memories. Yet, I reach out with all my might, hoping to find the meaning of happiness if we’re ever forgiven, protecting this lovely, secretly glowing light. Unnoticed, my fingertips are stained, how many times have I turned the rusty doorknob? Thinking no one is the same as yesterday, maybe the answer isn’t this, let’s move forward while trying to correct our path, overcoming insurmountable barriers, turning sadness into a springboard. I want to touch the continuation of the world with you, if we’re ever forgiven, I want to untie the bonds of captivity, protecting this faint yet warm light. From the gaps in the leaden clouds, a small hint of watercolor is visible, so I get up immediately without looking down, even if I’m laughed at for daydreaming. I won’t give up, reaching out with all my might, hoping to find the meaning of happiness if we’re ever forgiven, protecting this lovely, secretly glowing light.
MV