夢屑ケーキ (Yumekuzu Cake) Lyrics (English Translation) – AZKi

夢屑ケーキ (Yumekuzu Cake) (English Translation) Lyrics Meaning

[Verse 1]
The singer expresses feelings of frustration and sadness, repeatedly asking “Why?” as they reflect on lighting and blowing out candles alone, a metaphor for loneliness and unfulfilled hopes. Blame is directed at the absent person for their emotional pain.

[Pre-Chorus]
The singer describes preparing a special celebration, symbolized by a feast and a sweet cake, but laments that their efforts and even their own presence feel meaningless without the person they long for.

[Chorus]
The singer wishes for the pain of broken dreams to simply disappear, acknowledging that it might be easier than continuing to carry the emotional burden.

[Verse 2]
The imagery of crimson stains spreading in the sink and a ruined cake illustrates the singer’s deep regret and emotional chaos. They feel foolish for the mess they’ve made but admit they still desire what’s been lost.

[Pre-Chorus]
The singer is trapped in a cycle of conflicting emotions—wanting to forgive, unable to forgive, and refusing to forgive. Sweet memories feel like a painful goodbye, akin to a funeral for their past happiness.

[Chorus]
The singer reflects on a lost dream from the past, attributing its disappearance to both themselves and the other person, hinting at shared responsibility for the heartbreak.

[Bridge]
Despite feelings of worthlessness, the singer finds a spark of hope, imagining rebuilding dreams from the fragments and starting over by lighting candles again, symbolizing a desire for renewal and connection.

[Chorus]
This time, the singer envisions a hopeful resolution, yearning for the absent person to be present and participate in the act of putting out the candles together.

[Outro]
The singer imagines a bittersweet scene of laughter and shared joy, only to be haunted by the question of why the person they miss so much isn’t there to make it real.