Egao no Kage

Egao no Kage

| 笑顔の影; Shadow of a Smile |

Vocals & Lyrics: Renka

Composition & Arrangement: Toshinari Ohnishi

When I said that “I like to be alone”,

I’m just distancing myself.

If only I could secretly tell someone “I hate being alone”.

Even though people are always laughing,

There are those unknowingly struggling,

And are left to be swallowed by the crowd.

I saw you running with your eyes cast down.

Your tears washed away in the terrible rain,

But you are not alone…

I too, same as you,

Harbor sadness in which can’t be mended.

I will continue to live always, yes, always.

“I can’t laugh anymore.”

Even though I was in a desperate place,

You made me realize… that it will always rain.

When I tell someone that “I’m alright”,

I’m just distancing myself.

If only I could secretly say that “I want you by my side”.

Even though people are always laughing,

There are those unknowingly struggling,

And are surely only swallowing their words.

I was afraid to show the “real” me.

I’m struggling everyday being haunted by my past,

But I wanna accept it.

I too, same as you,

Am not always able to be strong,

But even so, I’m able to stand back up –

I am certain, yes, I am certain.

“I can’t laugh anymore.”

Even though I saw a cruel reality,

I’m still here singing… because I wanna tell you.

While I lament “being hurt”,

Do I forget the pain of “hurting others”?

No, it is engraved in my heart.

I blame yourself… and am alone again.

Everyone

Has their own pain in the sorrow

They cannot tell those they carry

For certain, yes, for certain.

I suddenly noticed that

There was always someone watching over me;

A love that can’t be seen with eyes alone…

I’m looking now.

Everyone

Has their own pain in the sorrow

They cannot tell those they carry

For certain, yes, for certain.

Even though I’m filled with anxiety,

I will keep on dreaming.

Yes, I can’t live alone by myself.

I’ll set my heart free!