結び (musubi) — English translation

Ayumu Imazu · japanese → English

What "結び (musubi)" means

A tender Japanese love song about regret and repair. The narrator wishes they had been more honest with their partner, admits love is fragile, and then chooses to keep going anyway. The title means "to tie", and it runs through the image of a red string, the familiar Japanese symbol of connection, that tangles, comes undone and is knotted again. The mood is gentle and hopeful: imperfect, slightly frayed love is still worth cherishing, and the singer wants the bond to last through the days ahead.

もっと ちゃんと
If only I had been
素直でいたら
More honest with you
なんて これで何回目
How many times have I said that to myself?
どうも こうも
No matter how I look at it

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What does "結び (musubi)" by Ayumu Imazu mean?

A tender Japanese love song about regret and repair. The narrator wishes they had been more honest with their partner, admits love is fragile, and then chooses to keep going anyway. The title means "to tie", and it runs through the image of a red string, the familiar Japanese symbol of connection, that tangles, comes undone and is knotted again. The mood is gentle and hopeful: imperfect, slightly frayed love is still worth cherishing, and the singer wants the bond to last through the days ahead.

What language is "結び (musubi)" sung in?

結び (musubi) by Ayumu Imazu is sung in Japanese.

Is there an English translation of "結び (musubi)"?

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