Lyrics
When the moon is up
Expressing a specific time, the speaker mentions the presence of the moon.
And you're all I see
The focus is on the singular "you," indicating exclusivity in the speaker's perception.
Yeah you're all I need
Underlining the importance of the addressed person as the speaker's sole necessity.
But the winter breeze
Introducing a contrast with the pleasant imagery of the cherry blossoms, the winter breeze brings feelings of loneliness.
Makes me feel alone again
Emphasizing the emotional impact of the winter breeze, creating a sense of isolation.
Waiting, how long must I keep
Expressing the duration of anticipation, questioning how much longer the speaker must wait.
Waiting, what I would give
Highlighting the speaker's willingness to make sacrifices for the presence of the addressed person.
To have you with me again
Expressing a strong desire to be reunited with the addressed person.
Come home to me again
Repetition of the plea for the addressed person to return, reinforcing the emotional plea.
I'll see you when the cherry blossoms bloom
Setting a future meeting point, symbolized by the cherry blossoms, a significant cultural and seasonal reference.
One by one, the petals fall
Describing the natural process of cherry blossom petals falling, possibly paralleling the transient nature of life.
And make their way to you
Suggesting that the fallen petals find their way to the addressed person, creating a connection.
(Way to you)
Reiteration of the idea that the fallen petals reach the addressed person.
Will you wait for me too
Pleading for reciprocity, questioning if the addressed person will wait for the speaker as well.
I'll see you when the cherry blossoms bloom
Repeating the anticipation of the cherry blossoms as a symbolic meeting point.
Short but sweet, our time together
Describing the brevity of the time spent together, acknowledging the impermanence of moments.
Nothing lasts forever
Philosophical reflection on the transitory nature of all things, emphasizing impermanence.
(Lasts forever)
Reiteration of the idea that nothing endures forever, echoing the theme of impermanence.
Will I see you here
Pondering whether the addressed person will be present intermittently.
Every now and then
Reflecting on the occasional void in the speaker's life.
There's an emptiness
Expressing an irreplaceable emptiness in the speaker's experience.
That I can't replace
Referring to a cherished location that revitalizes the speaker's emotions.
But our favourite place
Stressing the positive impact of the favorite place, suggesting it brings the speaker back to life.
Makes me feel alive again
Repetition of the idea that the favorite place has a rejuvenating effect on the speaker.
Waiting, how long must I keep
Restating the duration of waiting, emphasizing the passage of time in anticipation.
Waiting, what I would give
Reiterating the willingness to make sacrifices for the reunion with the addressed person.
To have you with me again
Expressing a strong desire for the addressed person to return, echoing earlier sentiments.
Come home to me again
Repetition of the plea for the addressed person to come home, intensifying the emotional appeal.
I'll see you when the cherry blossoms bloom
Reaffirming the symbolic meeting point of the cherry blossoms for the anticipated reunion.
One by one, the petals fall
Repetition of the imagery of cherry blossom petals falling, symbolizing the passage of time.
And make their way to you
Reiterating the idea that the fallen petals find their way to the addressed person, maintaining a connection.
(Way to you)
Reiteration of the concept that the fallen petals reach the addressed person.
Will you wait for me too
Posing the question again, asking if the addressed person will wait for the speaker in return.
I'll see you when the cherry blossoms bloom
Reaffirming the anticipation of the cherry blossoms as a symbolic point of reunion.
Short but sweet, our time together
Reiterating the brevity of the shared time, acknowledging the impermanence of moments.
Nothing lasts forever
Restating the philosophical reflection on the transient nature of all things, emphasizing impermanence.
(Lasts forever)
Reiteration of the idea that nothing endures forever, echoing the theme of impermanence.
Will I see you here next year?
Pondering the possibility of encountering the addressed person in the same location in the following year.
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