Your profile beyond the ticket gate
Still carrying traces of childhood
Inside that slightly oversized backpack
Were packed both fear and hope
At the sound of “Do your best,”
I watched your figure walk away
Without ever turning back
When the cherry blossoms fall
I send my cheers to you as you set off
I can’t quite force a smile
But I have to push you forward (You’ll be alright)
You don’t need to look back anymore
Just keep your eyes ahead and walk on
Leave your tears behind in this town
This place will always be where you can return
On the platform waiting for the train
The spring wind cuts deep into my chest
At our feet as we stood side by side
Only our shadows stayed silent
Inside my pocket, tightly clenched
Was a small letter I could never give you
Holding back the tears overflowing
“All the best,” was all I could say
When the cherry blossoms fall
I send my cheers to you as you set off
Even though my heart aches deep inside
I’ll wave goodbye with a smile (You’ll be okay)
Even if you get lost in an unfamiliar city
I know you’ll find someone to laugh with
And when you lose your way someday
I hope you’ll remember the same sky we looked up at here
Someday you’ll probably talk about
The scent of that spring day
And I’ll still be here
Counting the seasons, waiting to hear it
When the cherry blossoms fall
I send my cheers to you as you set off
Even if distance separates us far apart
I believe our hearts remain side by side
You don’t need to look back anymore
Just keep your eyes ahead and walk on
Leave your tears behind in this town
This place will always be where you can return
From the window of your unfamiliar room
How does the sky look to you now?
While being swept away by busy days
Are you managing to sleep alright?
Things here are still the same
Even the view in front of the station hasn’t changed
Only this spring without you
Feels a little quieter somehow
Maybe becoming an adult means
Leaving certain things behind as you move on
But please never forget
That you were deeply loved
When the cherry blossoms fall
Someone else sets off on a journey again
Through endless meetings and goodbyes
The seasons keep flowing toward the future
You don’t need to look back anymore
Just walk forward as yourself
Leave your tears behind in this town
Because this place will always be your home
Beneath the falling cherry blossom petals
I whispered softly, “Take care”
Beyond the spring breeze
May your tomorrow be filled with smiles
- Lyricist
KAZMARIBUKURO
- Composer
KAZMARIBUKURO
- Producer
KAZMARIBUKURO
- Vocals
KAZMARIBUKURO
- Songwriter
KAZMARIBUKURO
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When the Cherry Blossoms Fall
KAZMARIBUKURO
[English]
Every year, when the cherry blossoms begin to fall,
somewhere in this town, people set off on new journeys while others stay behind to see them go.
A back turned toward an unfamiliar future, carrying both hope and anxiety.
A smile meant to encourage, even while hiding tears.
"When the Cherry Blossoms Fall" is an uplifting ballad about spring farewells, quiet love, and the courage to move forward.
Even when distance separates us, there will always be a place to come home to.
This song gently wraps those feelings in the soft colors of falling sakura petals.
