楽園の地図 (Map of Paradise) Lyrics – back number

楽園の地図 (Map of Paradise) Lyrics Meaning

[Verse 1]
The singer describes a whimsical scene where their partner, wearing rainbow-colored sandals, happily runs out into the rain, not caring about getting wet.

[Verse 2]
The partner sings a unique melody wishing for clear skies, but ironically, it starts thundering instead.

[Pre-Chorus]
Even when the clouds part and the partner jokingly claims to be a “sunny person,” the singer doesn’t mind at all, even if it means catching a cold.

[Chorus]
They’re unsure of their current location or direction, but they follow the guiding light of their partner’s smile, moving towards where it shines.

[Post-Chorus]
The singer says that the exact destination isn’t important, and it’s not about the difficulty. What matters is reaching their partner’s side, which they’ve achieved through their journey.

[Verse 3]
The singer walks through a huge puddle without avoiding it, using a half-eaten ice cream as an imaginary conductor’s baton.

[Verse 4]
The partner sings a new song with lyrics asking them not to go anywhere, which contrasts with the earlier scene.

[Pre-Chorus]
The singer notes how the sun sinks into the sea, absorbing all worries, and acknowledges that it’s actually their partner who has made this happen.

[Chorus]
In ten years, regardless of where they are or how they feel, the singer will remember today, with their partner being the center of their world and making them the happiest.

[Bridge]
The singer asks for divine help in understanding the summer’s outcome, their partner’s secrets, and how to stop and save these precious moments.

[Chorus]
They reaffirm that while their location and path are uncertain, they’re guided by their partner’s smile, moving towards where it leads.

[Post-Chorus]
The singer repeats that the destination doesn’t matter, and it’s not about the hassle; they’ve already arrived at their partner’s side, which was their goal all along.