Ado – Himawari Lyrics + English Translation

“Himawari” is the 1st track from the “Himawari” digital single released by Ado. It was released on July 11, 2023 and is used as the theme song for the drama “18/40 ~Futari Nara Yume mo Koi mo~”.

Details

• Title: Himawari (向日葵)
• Genre: Pop
• Language: Japanese
• Released: July 11, 2023
• Vocals: Ado
• Composer: Mewhan
• Arranger: 40mP
• Lyricist: Mewhan

Lyrics

suki na no ni “warukunai” to
sunao ni yorokobenai watashi ni
natsu no hi no umi minagara
“rashikute ii ne” to waraikaketa

taiyou ga terashisugite mo
namida ga kareru made
yorisoiai sasaete kureta

aa
himawari no you ni saite
ten wo aoide waratte
tada massugu na
anata no you ni naritai
okubyou na watashi mo
sukoshi dake senobi shite
hikari no sasu hou e aruite yukou

“moshi itsuka umarekawaru toki ga kite mo mata watashi ga ii”
sou yatte mayoi mo naku
kotaete shimau anata ga suki

taiyou ga shizunde shimatte mo
terashite kirameite kagayaiteru
anata ga ireba

aa
shita wo muku you na hi wa
hoshi wo miagete naite
tsuyoku narenai watashi no mama aishite
bukiyou na natsu no hi mo
itoshisa de afureru you ni
hikari no sasu hou e aruite yukou

doushitatte mucha na koto datte aru kedo
yuka ni chitta tisshu ga
watashi no shinjiru natsu no daisankaku

aa
himawari no you ni saite
ten wo aoide waratte
tada massugu na
anata no you ni naritai
okubyou na watashi mo
sukoshi dake senobi shite
hikari no sasu hou e

aa
himawari no you na ai wo
kareru koto nai toki wo
tada massugu na
anata ga kureta kara
okubyou na watashi mo
sukoshi wa tsuyoku nareta yo
hikari no sasu hou e aruite yukou

himawari no you ni saite
ten wo aoide waratte

himawari no you na ai wo
kareru koto nai toki wo

English Translation

Though I adore it, I can’t utter “it’s not bad”
Noticing my struggle to simply rejoice
You gazed upon the summertime sea,
Smiled, and said “that’s so perfectly you”

Even if the sun shines a little too much
Until the tears dry out
We embraced, and supported each other

Ah
Bloom like a sunflower
Look up to the sky and smile
So boldly straightforward and true
I want to be like you
Even though I’m timid and insecure
Let me stretch myself a little
And walk towards where the light shines

“Even in my next life, I hope to be myself again ”
I love the way you say it without hesitation,
Without any doubts or uncertainty

Even if the sun sets
You continue to sparkle and shine
As long as you are here

Ah
On days when you can’t help but look down
Look up to the stars and weep
Love me as I am, still unable to become stronger
So even the clumsy summer days
Are filled with overwhelming love
Let’s walk towards where the light shines

Despite that there are impossible things
Those tissues scattered on the floor
Are the summer triangle of stars that I believe in

Ah
Bloom like a sunflower
Look up to the sky and smile
So boldly straightforward and true
I want to be like you
Even though I’m timid and insecure
Let me stretch myself a little
Towards where the light shines

Ah
Love like a sunflower
Endless moments that will never wither
What the unwaveringly genuine
You gave to me
Even though I’m timid and insecure
I have grown slightly stronger
Let’s walk towards where the light shines

Bloom like a sunflower
Look up to the sky and smile

Love like a sunflower
Endless moments that will never wither

(from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOKa-5AHCtU)