ピアフ (Piaf) Lyrics (English Translation) – RADWIMPS

ピアフ (Piaf) (English Translation) Lyrics Meaning

[Verse 1]
This part shows the singer standing between hope and despair, unsure of what to feel. They talk about living each day as it comes, even when it feels meaningless or uncertain. The line about “something free” suggests that things that come easily can sometimes bring hidden fear or pain.

[Chorus]
Here, the singer feels emotional when seeing someone’s gentle smile because it reminds them of what they’ve lost. Even though it hurts, they appreciate that they can still return that warmth with a smile, showing they haven’t lost their kindness or humanity.

[Verse 2]
This verse expresses that what drives the singer now isn’t just physical life but emotional weight. The things left unsaid to someone important still burn inside, becoming the force that moves them forward even when they feel empty.

[Verse 3]
This section talks about understanding both deep sadness and fragile joy, realizing how delicate life is. Despite that, the singer still wants to live, even if they feel lost and uncertain. They wait for tomorrow, cherishing the connection they had with someone special. Even though they can no longer speak to that person, the memory gives them strength. They find comfort in loving tomorrow because it still carries traces of that person, and for now, that small hope is enough.

[Bridge]
This part shows that the world’s true motivation isn’t trivial things like hobbies or rules but emotional connections and promises made with someone important. Those promises shine like small candles—fragile but precious—keeping the person moving forward despite knowing they might fade one day.

[Chorus]
In this part, the singer reflects on how powerful hatred can be compared to fragile kindness. Life feels overwhelming, like they’re on the verge of breaking. They question what keeps them holding on to tomorrow and where their inner strength comes from. Even in a world that doubts genuine feelings, they still wish for the other person’s smile. That simple wish—to see them happy—becomes the strongest desire, greater than any other hope they could have.