Introduction
Artist：Aimer
Songname: Pastoral
Release date：2025/10/06
Lyricist：aimerrhythm
Composer：Kenji Ogura
Animation “The Legend of Hei” Japanese-dubbed version theme song
Aimer’s new song “Pastoral” is a serene and poetic ballad that blends her signature ethereal vocals with gentle acoustic melodies. Inspired by the tranquility of nature, the track evokes imagery of rolling hills and peaceful landscapes. Its heartfelt lyrics explore themes of nostalgia, inner peace, and finding solace in simplicity. A captivating and soothing musical journey.
Lyrics Translation
| Original (歌詞) | Translation | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stay with me 歩いて行こう 石ころを蹴って | 1 | Stay with me Go walking and kick the stone |
| 2 | 行き先はきっと 気まぐれでも | 2 | Even a fickle |
| 3 | 花の香りを両手にこれから出会う君へと | 3 | To meet you in both hands |
| 4 | 4 | ||
| 5 | Wait for me 話をしよう 肩を並べて | 5 | Wait for me Arrange one’s shoulder |
| 6 | 初めましては ぎこちなくても | 6 | At first |
| 7 | 持ち寄った箱 開けたら 詰め込んだ夢を 分け合おう | 7 | Let’s share the packed dreams |
| 8 | 8 | ||
| 9 | また明日って 当たり前に交わせる日々が | 9 | Also, the days that make me fair tomorrow |
| 10 | 愛しくて儚すぎて 想いはきっと消えない | 10 | Love is too transient, and feelings surely disappear |
| 11 | 空を流れる 雲には追いつけないけど | 11 | I can’t catch the clouds in the sky |
| 12 | 雨になって花をつけて きっと僕を呼んでる | 12 | I’m sure it’s raining and I’ll call you |
| 13 | 13 | ||
| 14 | Stand by you 手を繋ごう でこぼこ道を | 14 | Stand by you Connect the hands |
| 15 | 気ままに行こう つまずいても | 15 | Even if I hesitate to go |
| 16 | 擦りむいた膝なでてく やさしい風を感じて | 16 | Feel a gentle wind without rubbed knee |
| 17 | 17 | ||
| 18 | Pray for you 探しに行こう 口笛に乗って | 18 | Pray for you Let’s go find whistle |
| 19 | 分かれ道でも また逢えても | 19 | Even if I can meet again |
| 20 | 道端で拾い集めた 欠片をいつか繋げよう | 20 | Let’s connect some fragments collected at the roadside |
| 21 | 21 | ||
| 22 | どこにいたって 当たり前に浮かぶ景色は | 22 | Where is the scenery that comes naturally |
| 23 | 涙して笑い合えた 絆はずっと消えない | 23 | The bond that tears and laughs doesn’t disappear much |
| 24 | 24 | ||
| 25 | 空を流れる 雲には追いつけないけど | 25 | I can’t catch the clouds in the sky |
| 26 | 雨になって花をつけてきっと僕を呼んでる | 26 | I’m sure it’s raining and I’ll call you |
| 27 | 27 | ||
| 28 | 雲に隠れた 星空は辿れないけど | 28 | Although the starry sky hidden in the cloud cannot be traced |
| 29 | 焼き付けた 光辿って まだ遠くへ行けるよ | 29 | You can still go far away by the light you’ve done |
| 30 | もっと遠くへ行けるよ | 30 | You can go farther |
Lyrics Meaning
The lyrics convey a sense of companionship and the journey of life. It talks about walking together, sharing dreams, and cherishing the moments spent with someone special. It also touches on the idea of overcoming obstacles, reuniting after separations, and the enduring bond that remains even when apart. The imagery of clouds, rain, and flowers symbolizes the passage of time and the hope for reunion.
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