Anata

The Drowning

Anata


I feel like I'm about to drown 
It feels like I have sunk too deep 
The mask of water over me, 
pushing me down 
Has now become too burdensome 
to overcome 

I'm trying hard to see the sun 
But from this angle 
The surface reflects only 
the bottom of the sea 

At times, I feel I'd like to stop 
Holding my breath and just exhale 
And let the water fill my lungs 
To drown is said to be 
a pleasant way to die 
Maybe if I just let go 
Of my burden I'll eventually 
Approach the surface 
and drift downstream 
And once again see 
the fire of the sun 

Again I try to see the sun 
But from this angle 
The surface reflects only 
the bottom of the sea 

Oxygen fails me but I hold my breath 
I swim and try to reach the shore 
Swim under water, maybe in vain 
For I have almost lost my will to live 

When I have lost my will to live 
And my body is weak 
Then carry me, please carry me 
When my eyes are tired 
Be my star 
Shine for me 
Shine for me my precious sun