Kenshi Yonezu – Paprika Lyrics + English Translation

“Paprika” is the 1st track from the “Paprika” digital single released by Kenshi Yonezu. It was released on February 3, 2020.

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Lyrics

magarikuneri hashaida michi
aoba no mori de kakemawaru
asobimawari hizashi no machi
dareka ga yonde iru

natsu ga kuru kage ga tatsu anata ni aitai
mitsuketa no wa ichiban boshi
ashita mo hareru ka na

papurika hana ga saitara
hareta sora ni tane wo makou
hareruya yume wo egaitanara
kokoro asobase anata ni todoke

ame ni kuyuri tsuki wa kageri
kokage de naiteta no wa dare
hitori hitori nagusameru you ni
dareka ga yonde iru

yorokobi wo kazoetara anata de ippai
kaerimichi wo terashita no wa
omoide no kageboushi

papurika hana ga saitara
hareta sora ni tane wo makou
hareruya yume wo egaitanara
kokoro asobase anata ni todoke

ai ni yuku yo namiki wo nukete
uta wo utatte
te ni wa ippai no hana wo kakaete
ra ru ra ri ra

papurika hana ga saitara
hareta sora ni tane wo makou
hareruya yume wo egaitanara
kokoro asobase anata ni todoke
kakato hazumase kono yubi tomare

English Translation

Twisting and turning, this winding road
We run around in the forest of green
Playing around, the sun shines on our town
Somebody is calling out for you

Summer comes, shadows grow  I miss you so
The first star in the sky shines bright
Will the sun come out again tomorrow?

Paprika, when the flower blooms
Throw the seeds into the blue sky
See all the budding dreams
Rain or shine, they'll find a way, so let your heart be free

The rain falls, covering the dark moon
Crying voices hiding under the trees
Even if you feel alone
Somebody is calling out for you

As I count the joy, you fill my heart
And shadows of memories
Light the way home

Paprika, when the flower blooms
Throw the seeds into the blue sky
See all the budding dreams
Rain or shine, they'll find a way, so let your heart be free

I'll run to you, through the forest which we played
While I sing our song
I filled both my hands with flowers for you
La-loo la-di-da

Paprika, when the flower blooms
Throw the seeds into the blue sky
See all the budding dreams
Rain or shine, they'll find a way, so let your heart be free
Point to the sky, jump up and down  Shall we go another round?

(from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s582L3gujnw)

Comments (2)

  • Emily Pandacorn ·
    It said papurika hanagasaitara
  • Rowena Nakamitsu ·
    I am a senior in her 80s and has experienced life with its ups-and-downs.  Regardless of some of the negative comments I have viewed, there are many that are quick to judge others without really reading into the depth and purpose of Paprika.  It has brought happiness to millions including myself.  And if people would just accept the manner and purpose for which it was compose, we would have a better world.  The lyrics has a voice that can speak to all of us ... and a spirit to go with it!  It speaks to the soul!