What is right
And what is wrong?
Ever since I found
Something worth protecting
I’m not so sure anymore
Day after day
Without knowing the right answer
I just kept running
With everything I had
Maybe the things
We truly treasure
Are hidden somewhere
We cannot see
I wonder if there’s a road out there
That only God can see
It’s okay if I don’t know
I’ll give my all to living today
The answer doesn’t have to come tomorrow
If I live this moment
With all my heart
Maybe that will become
An answer in time
You never lived in luxury
Your lives were filled with hardship
And still
The two of you
Always gave me your smiles
As for me
I’ve always just made it up
As I went along
And I don’t think
I’ll have anything
To leave my children
I’m sorry
I never got the chance
To give back to you
Dad
Mom
It feels as though
I was the one who received
All of your dreams
You gave me an honest heart
And a strong and healthy body
It’s okay if I don’t know
I’ll give my all to living now
And somewhere down this road
I know I’ll find
An answer in time
I counted everything I gained
And regretted everything I lost
But then
I realized
The greatest treasure
Had always been
Deep inside my heart
The love you gave me
So naturally back then
Is the love
That keeps me alive today
Thank you
For bringing me into this world
Thank you
For raising me
Now lay down
All the hardships you carried
Through the years
Wherever you are now
I hope you’re resting peacefully
You don’t have to worry anymore
There will be good days
And there will be bad days
But I’ll keep living
Each day
With a peaceful heart
The answer doesn’t have to come tomorrow
Living in the here and now
Will become
An answer in time
Dad
Mom
Thank you
From now on
At my own pace
Doing my best
I’ll keep living
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An Answer in Time
HIKARI KAIMA
"An Answer in Time" is the English version of "Mirai No Kotae," a heartfelt tribute to my late parents.
The song reflects on a life without easy answers-the uncertainty of what is right or wrong, the love we receive from those who raised us, and the realization that life's greatest treasures may have been within us all along.
Set against a warm, laid-back acoustic surf-folk sound, the song expresses gratitude for the love my parents gave me and a quiet determination to keep moving forward-at my own pace, doing my best.
We may not find the answer tomorrow. But by living fully in the here and now, perhaps we will find an answer in time.
Artist Profile
HIKARI KAIMA
HIKARI KAIMA was born in 1961 and began releasing music later in life, inspired by a lifelong love of music and a desire to share personal stories through song. His work explores gratitude, personal growth, life challenges, cherished memories, and hope found through experience. Every lyric is original and drawn from his own journey and reflections. Using Suno AI Pro as part of his creative process for music production, vocals, and artwork, HIKARI KAIMA seeks to create music that is both personal and meaningful. Like a ray of light shining across the horizon between sea and sky, his music aims to bring warmth, reflection, and hope to listeners. Thank you for listening and welcome to this continuing musical journey.
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