Michi Teyu Ku – English Lyrics

• By: Fujii Kaze

Lyrics & Translation

Immerse yourself in Fujii Kaze's "Michi Teyu Ku" (Overflowing), a deeply emotional song that invites listeners to embrace life's impermanence and the journey of healing. Through its beautiful Japanese lyrics, you can explore themes of letting go, finding inner peace, and the enduring power of love beyond earthly bounds, making it a powerful and introspective piece to learn from.

[English]

the afternoon on the go

the days we embrace

inevitably everything comes to an end

the sparkle we once shared

the butterflies we once felt

we leave it all behind somewhere

and that's okay

that's fine

til the day we could laugh together like that

whether the sky is dawning or dusking

we're gonna transcend them all

things change, and we can do nothing about it

just letting go, feeling lighter, and becoming filled

becoming filled

the moment we get the pleasure it's gone

but that's almost all we've been chasing for

been misusing the word "love"

are we now aware of its true meaning?

it's tragic to love someone just to be loved

rain of blessings on our dried-out hearts

whether the sky is clearing or getting stormy

we're gonna cherish them all

though i have nothing, i give you everything

just letting go, feeling lighter, and becoming filled

opening up our hearts to shine

it brightens up the darkness and shows us the way

in time, we will be connected beyond life and death

we're both letting go, feeling lighter, and becoming filled

whether the sky is clearing or getting stormy

we're gonna cherish them all

though i have nothing, i give you everything

we're both letting go, feeling lighter, and becoming filled

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
inevitably /ɪˈnɛvɪtəbli/ C1	adverb - in a way that cannot be avoided or prevented
sparkle /ˈspɑːrkəl/ B2	noun - a small spark or flash of light verb - to shine or glitter with bright points of light
butterflies /ˈbʌtəflaɪz/ B1	noun - insects with colorful wings that fly in a fluttering way
transcend /trænˈsɛnd/ C1	verb - to go beyond the limits or range of something
dawning /ˈdɔːnɪŋ/ B2	verb - to begin to become light, especially in the morning
dusking /ˈdʌskɪŋ/ B2	verb - to become dark, especially in the evening
cherish /ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/ B2	verb - to hold something or someone dear, and to care for them deeply
misusing /ˌmɪsˈjuːzɪŋ/ B2	verb - to use something in a way that is not correct or proper
tragic /ˈtrædʒɪk/ B2	adjective - causing or expressing great sadness or suffering
blessings /ˈblɛsɪŋz/ B2	noun - things that bring happiness or good fortune
dried-out /ˌdraɪdˈaʊt/ B2	adjective - completely dry, often because of lack of water or moisture
opening /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/ B1	verb - to make or become open, or to start something
brighten /ˈbraɪtn/ B2	verb - to make something brighter or more cheerful

Key Grammar Structures

• things change, and we can do nothing about it

  ➔ modal verb + base verb

  ➔ The phrase uses **'can'**, a modal verb, to express **ability or possibility**. 'Do nothing' emphasizes **lack of action or control**.

• we're gonna transcend them all

  ➔ going to + base verb for future intent

  ➔ The phrase uses **'gonna'**, a contraction of **'going to'**, which indicates **future intention or plan**.

• we will be connected beyond life and death

  ➔ will + base verb for future tense

  ➔ The phrase uses **'will'**, a modal verb, to express **a future probability or certainty** about being connected.

• the moment we get the pleasure it's gone

  ➔ present simple for habitual action / state

  ➔ The sentence uses the **present simple tense** to describe a general truth or ongoing experience about **pleasure being transient**.

• though i have nothing, i give you everything

  ➔ concessive clause with 'though' + present tense

  ➔ The sentence features a **concessive clause** introduced by **'though'** to show contrast, using **present tense** to emphasize the ongoing state of having nothing versus giving everything.