ひぐらしの声が少しずつ
遠くなっていく帰り道に
茜色に染まる街並み
季節の終わりを感じていた
思い描いてた未来には
まだ少し届かなくて
頑張りすぎていたその肩を
少しだけ休めながら
今日という一日を
越えていけばいいから
誰かと比べなくていい
君はそのままでいい
夏の終わりの涼しい風が
そっと君の背中を撫でていく
花火の音が頬を掠めてく
無理はしなくていいんだよって
急がなくてもいい
遠回りしたっていい
咲き遅れた花だって
きっと咲き誇れるから
自分のペースで歩いていこう
君だけの未来へ
〈 演奏 〉
気づけば下を向いたままで
歩いていた日もあったよね
明るすぎる笑顔に照らされ
名前のない孤独を感じていた
見えない明日に怯えながら
それでも今日を生きてきた
夏の終わりの涼しい風が
そっと涙を乾かしていく
夜空に消えた花火のように
悩みもいつか過去になるから
焦らなくてもいい
立ち止まる日があっていい
雨に打たれてやがて強く咲き誇れるから
君が歩いてきた道はもう
未来へ続いている
夕焼けに染まる空
一人見上げて思ったんだ
「今息をしている」
それだけで
夏の終わりの涼しい風が
そっと君の背中を撫でていく
花火の音が頬を掠めてく
「君は君のままでいいよ」って
急がなくてもいい
遠回りしたっていい
咲き遅れた花だって
きっと咲き誇れるから
自分のペースで歩いていこう
君だけの未来へ
どんな明日でも
君なら大丈夫
〈 エンディング 〉
- Lyricist
-HIRAI-
- Composer
Haruki Takayama
- Recording Engineer
Taiyo Moribe
- Mixing Engineer
Taiyo Moribe
- Mastering Engineer
Taiyo Moribe
- Guitar
Haruki Takayama
- Bass Guitar
Haruki Takayama
- Drums
Haruki Takayama
- Vocals
-HIRAI-
- Background Vocals
-HIRAI-
- Piano
Haruki Takayama
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Unfading Flower
-HIRAI-
I'm releasing my new song, "Unfading Flower."
I created this song for those who continue to do their best each day, even when things do not go as planned or when comparing themselves to others leaves them feeling anxious or left behind. It carries a gentle message: you do not have to rush, and it is okay to move forward at your own pace.
The days when you stand still and the detours you take are never meaningless. Just as every flower blooms in its own time, your journey will lead you toward a future that is uniquely yours.
I hope "Unfading Flower" brings comfort to anyone who feels tired from trying too hard or uncertain about what lies ahead.
Artist Profile
-HIRAI-
Born on August 22, 2000, in Shiga Prefecture, Japan, HIRAI is a singer-songwriter currently based in Tokyo. In 2021, he moved from his hometown of Shiga to Tokyo. While attending vocational school, a singing video he posted on TikTok gained attention, helping him build a growing audience through social media. Today, he has more than 40,000 followers across his social media platforms, including over 11,800 followers on Instagram. Through street performances, live events, and social media, he continues to share his music with audiences across Japan. While pursuing music, HIRAI also worked as a hairstylist. In late 2023, he left the profession and made the decision to dedicate himself fully to his career as a singer-songwriter. During junior high school, HIRAI stopped attending school after struggling to adjust following a move. At one of the lowest points in his life, he discovered music and began to sing. He realized that through music, he could honestly express how he felt. That experience became the foundation of everything he does today. Drawing from his own experiences, HIRAI carries the message: Just being alive is enough. Bringing you hope to keep living. Alongside his music career, he is committed to supporting others through music. He performs at facilities that support children who are unable to attend school, visits children's homes, and gives talks and live performances at school-refusal support facilities. His first original song, Muchi, was written as a message to his younger self and to those who may be struggling with similar feelings. The song has surpassed 1 million UGC and short-form video views and 50,000 streams, milestones recognized by TuneCore Japan. An Instagram Reel featuring Muchi has reached over 682,000 views, while more than 1,500 TikTok posts have used the song. Its official music video on YouTube has surpassed 12,000 views, and the song has also received multiple airplays on FM radio stations across Japan. HIRAI continues to actively release original music, perform at live events and street performances throughout Japan, and connect with listeners through social media. His ultimate goal is to perform at the Nippon Budokan. Just as music once gave him hope, HIRAI now hopes that his own songs can become a source of hope for someone else. With that purpose in his heart, he continues to sing and share his music every day.
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