Every Heart

This post is dedicated to Jessica (Ketsurui), whose birthday is tomorrow.

"Much time has indeed passed since we came to know each other. From naive kids in Primary 6 we have matured (somewhat) and now share a friendship that defies many people's idea of a relationship. One that has much trust and love, but is not meant to grow deeper. Spritually, academically, socially, (and illegal files transfer) we have learnt and shared much, though now less as we enter JC. Still, you now tread the corridors of Meridian JC, wherein I once did so before you. As the new moon waxes this night, I have confidence you know your path. "

This song does also have significance. Found years ago on her old blog, it was one of the first songs I ripped off a site, and also one of the first japanese songs I had heard. And now, it reflects, to some measure, the nature of the thoughts that I have been struggling through. I refer, of course, not to Ketsurui, but to.. others.. out there. I have presented a translated version here, do read it.


How many tears must be shed
[Every Heart] Before we can become honest?
To whom must we proclaim our feelings
[Every Heart] So that we can no longer feel loneliness?

I was frightened by the long, long nights
I prayed to the distant stars

Round and round in looping time
We are searching for love
For we want to grow stronger and stronger
We still look up to the high skies today

What kind of smile must we come across
[Every heart] Before we can take a step towards our dreams?
A person in the face of sadness
[Every Heart] Their happiness drifts in slumber

Someday, someday, may all souls
Find true peace

Round and round in looping time
We live and come to understand things
At times laughing, sometimes crying
We will continue to walk again today

In the corners of my childhood memories
There is a warm place [So Sweet]
Where the stars talk of a future
That will always sparkle [So Shine]

Round and round in looping time
We are searching for love
For we want to grow stronger and stronger
We still look up to the high skies today

Round and round in looping time
We live and come to understand things
At times laughing, sometimes crying,
We will continue to walk again today