筆舌 (Hitsu Zetsu) Lyrics – RADWIMPS

筆舌 (Hitsu Zetsu) Lyrics Meaning

[Verse 1]
People from the past slowly disappear from our lives, whether through death or drifting apart. Favorite places change or vanish, and people we once loved move on, get married, or become parents. Sometimes, life brings them back into contact in unexpected ways, reminding us how much time has passed.

[Verse 2]
Even good intentions and small acts of help don’t always get repaid, like lending money to a friend who later becomes successful. Life doesn’t follow fairness, and unexpected outcomes happen all the time. Still, this is just how life works, full of ups and downs that everyone experiences.

[Verse 3]
Life brings harsh realities, like friends getting seriously sick, and even those who once felt invincible start worrying about their own health. Kids grow up, parents age, and the mischievousness of youth becomes a new generation’s reality. Time moves on, and life keeps presenting surprising or challenging moments.

[Verse 4]
Time keeps passing, and the thought of dying alone starts to feel real. Ordinary fears creep in, like not wanting to face death in summer, yet life still carries unexpected experiences and emotions. Despite uncertainty, there’s a sense of curiosity and challenge, wondering what the future might unexpectedly bring.

[Chorus]
He understands that nothing lasts forever—no “always” or “forever” exists—but he wants to hold onto the present as much as possible. He knows that loss teaches lessons the hard way, and wonders how many times he’ll have to lose himself to truly understand. Even though someone is gone, their presence still lingers in his mind, impossible to shake.

[Verse 5]
Friends from old passions, like a band, mostly quit, and trends in society shift toward things he doesn’t fully relate to. Everyday routines can feel empty, with familiar greetings disappearing, but he tries to remind himself of the joys he still has, even if they came at a cost.

[Verse 6]
He reflects on how music used to be made by human hands, and dreams of creating extraordinary, unseen art despite the changes in the world. Living is about pushing forward, embracing challenges, and staying true to one’s own path, even if times have changed dramatically.

[Chorus]
He accepts that nothing lasts forever, yet he wants to stay in the moment a little longer. Even if farewells come, the joy of meeting someone remains unforgettable. He resolves to keep holding on to himself and the memories, even if the person he misses isn’t physically present, feeling their presence deeply nonetheless.

[Outro]
He remembers the suicide of a favorite bartender, feeling the regret of not being able to answer a final call. Life is full of unpredictable and painful events, yet it continues to move forward, reminding him again and again that living means experiencing both joy and sorrow.