Clock Lyrics (English Translation) – 島茂子＆光 Shigeko Shima and Hikaru

Clock (English Translation) Lyrics Meaning

[Verse 1]
This part describes someone searching for love and purpose while carrying emotional pain. They don’t know where they’re headed next but keep moving forward.

[Bridge]
It reflects on the balance of opposites (yin and yang) in people and how the world lacks dignity and light. It suggests escaping from pain and finding comfort in someone’s support. The lines about placing a hand on someone’s back symbolize offering reassurance and guidance.

[Pre-Chorus]
It acknowledges the listener as someone who longs for love and connection, just as they are.

[Chorus]
This expresses the idea of seeking truth and sharing experiences without external validation. Even if the destination seems barren, there is still potential for happiness, like seeds waiting to grow. It encourages knocking on opportunities and embracing new possibilities.

[Verse 2]
The desire to be forgiven and move forward is expressed briefly here.

[Dessert]
This compares excessive sweetness to an overwhelming burden, possibly suggesting that too much love or indulgence can be just as harmful. Love can be unpredictable, and the lines hint at feelings of rejection and confusion. Despite wandering aimlessly, the seeker continues their journey for love.

[Pre-Chorus]
It suggests that if one listens carefully, they can sense approaching change or destiny.

[Chorus]
This reflects uncertainty about the future but a willingness to trust what is seen and felt. Even in a cold and unfamiliar place, this longing for something greater keeps the traveler moving forward. The line about freezing in a foreign land represents discomfort in the unknown but also desire for growth.

[Breakdown]
It questions how much of life’s journey and struggles can truly be protected with just words. The mention of setting sail without wind highlights the challenge of moving forward without clear direction. The final line expresses sorrow over the impossibility of painless happiness.

[Pre-Chorus]
This part encourages facing challenges head-on and using personal strength to build connections with others.

[Refrain]
It wonders what kind of future will grow from life’s experiences, meetings, and farewells. The search continues for answers to deep, lingering questions.

[Chorus]
The final chorus reinforces the idea of pushing forward despite uncertainty. The traveler takes control of their journey, embracing the unknown even if it’s risky. There’s a commitment to moving forward and never looking back, holding onto the promises made to themselves in the light of the setting sun.