ライラック (Lilac) — English translation

Mrs. GREEN APPLE · japanese → English

What "ライラック (Lilac)" means

A nostalgic, bittersweet song about time slipping by and the quiet effort of growing up. The singer remembers old treasured things, a morning commute and the colour of youth, and sees themselves as an unremarkable extra rather than a hero. The lilac stands for a tender spring memory. The mood is wistful but resolved to keep cherishing every scar and moment.

過ぎてゆくんだ今日も
Today keeps slipping by
この寿命の通りに
Following the path of this lifespan
限りある数字が減るように
Just as our finite numbers tick away
美しい数字が増えるように
Hoping the precious moments multiply

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What does "ライラック (Lilac)" by Mrs. GREEN APPLE mean?

A nostalgic, bittersweet song about time slipping by and the quiet effort of growing up. The singer remembers old treasured things, a morning commute and the colour of youth, and sees themselves as an unremarkable extra rather than a hero. The lilac stands for a tender spring memory. The mood is wistful but resolved to keep cherishing every scar and moment.

What language is "ライラック (Lilac)" sung in?

ライラック (Lilac) by Mrs. GREEN APPLE is sung in Japanese.

Is there an English translation of "ライラック (Lilac)"?

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