Violet's Wish

SMIRE - "Sumire no Negai (Violet's Wish)"

In a vast world filled with countless ordinary moments, how does one gentle soul find another? SMIRE's latest ballad, "Sumire no Negai," tells the quiet, heartfelt story of a girl who likens herself to a small violet blooming unnoticed by the roadside - until one day, someone special sees her.

This emotional ballad unfolds like a cinematic memory, woven together by delicate piano melodies, sweeping strings, and SMIRE's pure and expressive vocal. The arrangement evolves from a tender whisper to a heartfelt crescendo, mirroring the growth of a love that transforms shyness into strength, and solitude into connection.

The song begins with a question: "Why did I meet you in this wide world?" The lyrics recall a girl who felt small, unseen - yet when "you" looked at her, her world changed. That one glance gave her hope, and her gratitude began to bloom like a flower.

> "Like a violet that no one noticed,
My feelings began to blossom in your kindness."



"Sumire no Negai" is not about grand gestures or dramatic confessions. Instead, it celebrates the quiet strength found in being seen, the power of soft affection, and the courage born from someone's gentle belief. Through every lyric, SMIRE explores the idea that love, at its most beautiful, is selfless - a wish for someone else's happiness.

> "Even if I'm far from you,
The days we spent together still shine in my heart."



The protagonist doesn't seek to stand out. She simply wants to give back - to express her thanks through a song, to hold onto the memory of a touch, and to walk forward, even in the rain, because someone once gave her the strength to try.

By the final chorus, the message becomes a promise: no matter where life goes, or how much time passes, she will continue to wish for "your happiness," even beyond her own. Like a violet that endures quietly and beautifully through the seasons, her love becomes something lasting, something that gives.

> "Until the day this life ends,
I will keep singing, wishing only for your joy."



SMIRE's performance brings this message to life with sincerity and elegance. Her voice - soft, clear, and emotionally layered - draws listeners into a story that may reflect their own: an unspoken thank-you to someone who changed their path, a quiet hope held in the heart, or a feeling that never fades, no matter the distance.

"Sumire no Negai" reminds us that even the smallest, most delicate wishes can carry immense weight. That a single encounter can change everything. And that there is beauty in simply wishing someone well, even from afar.

This is more than a love song. It is a tribute to kindness, memory, and quiet gratitude. A melody that lingers in the heart, long after the last note fades. Let it be your reminder that every gentle wish you've ever carried is already blooming - like a violet in the wind.