Yanagida Kumiko

Best Friend (translation)

Yanagida Kumiko


Even though many people leave, 
you were always standing there. 
To each other we became memories of 
foul seperation to our lifeless hearts. 

Although you've never loved for forever, 
and have been left with only pain, 
Without being lonely and not too freely you stood by 
protecting that bridge which was not easy 

and I am able to say that it was you who stayed by my side protecting me for a long time. 

You're always my best friend. 

Everyone blocked me saying I couldn't do it, 
but you were always the only one who believed in me. 
Even though we didn't say anything, 
we were able to understand each other. 

Although you've never loved for forever, 
and have been left with only pain, 
Without being lonely and not too freely you stood by 
protecting that bridge which was not easy 

and I am able to say that it was you who stayed by my side protecting me for a long time. 

You're always my best friend. 

Still you are probably waiting for tears and happiness 
from a world that you can't understand. 
Don't forget that dream that seemed like it burst 
during that time when you didn't know anything. 
For then that will become the strength for you 
to get up when you stumble. 

Without being lonely and not too freely you stood by 
protecting that bridge which was not easy 

and I am able to say that it was you who stayed by my side protecting me for a long time. 

You're always my best friend. 
Remember, You're always my best friend.