Ayumi Hamasaki - FRIEND [Translation]

Ayumi Hamasaki

FRIEND

Lyrics: Ayumi Hamasaki

Composition: Yasuhiko Hoshino

Arrangement: Akihiko Homma

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When I could truly smile from my heart
I didn't even realize how happy I was
But there's no going back now
Even if I start feeling nostalgic for that summer
Because I'm the one who let go of your slender, strong hand

Since you're so important to me
I didn't even realize I was losing you
And now I keep telling myself again and again
That there's no else like you in this world

As the wind announced the arrival of the new season
I got scared of the way we began drifting apart
When we were still together we allowed ourselves to love and cry with no inhibitions
Back then we were more fragile, but I'm sure we did shine

If I find something to believe in
I'll definitely try to reach for it
I keep telling myself again and again
We might be apart, but we'll always be friends in my heart

On sunny days, when I look up at the blue sky
And on rainy days, when I kick puddles
No matter what I do, I keep learning
The reason why I was born, the meaning of this life

On painful days when sadness gets the best of me
And on nights when I just want to run away
I will always remind myself of the days I spent with you
Because those memories are my strength