snowdrop is the third closing theme song for Monogatari Series Second Season, used for episodes 21-26 of the original TV broadcast.
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snowdrop was composed by Hidekazu Tanaka, Yuji Hamasaki, and Saku who all three also arranged the song. Yuji Hamasaki, along with meg rock and Luna Haruna wrote the song's lyrics. [1][2]
It is a duet performed by Luna Haruna and Marina Kawano. Two vocalized versions of the song was released in limited and commercial editions. The limited edition however, is the only one containing the duet. Unlike the commercial edition, a solo version by Luna Haruna is available instead. Both versions use the same lyrics.
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| Original Japanese | Japanese Rōmaji | English Translation |
| きっとね きりがないこと 全部 叶ったあとも 何度も また よくばって ひとつ 後悔するんだ | Kitto ne kiri ga nai koto Zenbu kanatta ato mo Nando mo mata yokubatte Hitotsu koukai suru'n da | I’m sure that even after innumerable wishes have been granted Still wanting something more, we will be regretting something |
| 足りない 昨日と 降り積もる 想い 積み重ね 進むよ | Tarinai kinou to Furitsumoru omoi Tsumikasane susumu yo | Yesterday that was not enough and The feelings that are piling up Collecting it all, I’ll more forward |
| すごく 好きなひとの すごく 好きなひとに なれてしまった そんな 奇跡さえ 信じきれてない ぼくらの | Sugoku suki na hito no Sugoku suki na hito ni Narete shimatta sonna kiseki sae Shinjikiretenai bokura no | This miracle where I’ve become the most loved person of the person I love the most We are still unable to believe it |
| すごく もどかしくて すこし 背伸びした 今日を 笑いながら しあわせだと 明日は きっと 呼べるように | Sugoku modokashikute Sukoshi senobi shita kyou wo Warai nagara shiawase da to Ashita wa kitto yoberu you ni | This day which has been so frustrating and I’ve been pushing myself to the limit So that I’ll be able to laugh and call it happiness tomorrow |
| きみが くれた言葉を 何度も 繰り返してみる かじかむ てのひらに降る 不安を とかすように | Kimi ga kureta kotoba wo Nando mo kurikaeshite miru Kajikamu tenohira ni furu Fuan wo tokasu you ni | I keep repeating to myself, the words you said to me So that it melts away the uneasiness in my freezing hands |
| 近道も 正解もない 真白な未来を この心で ちゃんと 感じたこと だけ 目印に 進むよ | Chikamichi mo seikai mo nai masshiro na mirai wo Kono kokoro de chanto Kanjita koto dake Mejirushi ni susumu yo | The clear-white future without shortcuts or correct interpretations With just feeling that in my heart It becomes a landmark for me to move forward with |
| すごく 好きなひとの すごく となりにいる かけがえのない こんな 奇跡さえ 気付けないでいた ぼくらの | Sugoku suki na hito no Sugoku tonari ni iru Kakegae no nai konna kiseki sae Kitsukenaide ita bokura no | This irreplaceable miracle where I’m beside the person that I love the most We did not even realize it |
| すごく ありふれてて すこし 退屈な 今日も 二度と来ない しあわせだと 明日は もっと 思えるかな | Sugoku arifuretete Sukoshi taikutsu na kyou mo Nido to konai shiawase da to Ashita wa motto omoeru kana | Even an extremely common and slightly boring day like today Is filled with a happiness that feels like it won’t happen again Will be feel like this again tomorrow? |
| 降りしきる 雪に 息をひそめた 世界で 聴こえてるのは ねぇ ぼくたちの 心の音だけ | Furishikiru yuki ni Iki wo hisometa sekai de Kikoeteru no wa Nee boku-tachi no kokoro no oto dake | In this world that is hiding quietly in the incessant snow The only sound that can be heard Is the sound of our hearts alone |
| 足りない 昨日と 降り積もる 想い 積み重ね 進むよ | Tarinai kinou to Furitsumoru omoi Tsumikasane susumu yo | Yesterday that was not enough and The feelings that are piling up Collecting it all, I’ll more forward |
| すごく 好きなひとの すごく 好きなひとに なれてしまった そんな 奇跡さえ 信じきれてない ぼくらの | Sugoku suki na hito no Sugoku suki na hito ni Narete shimatta sonna kiseki sae Shinjikiretenai bokura no | This miracle where I’ve become the most loved person of the person I love the most We are still unable to believe it |
| すごく もどかしくて すこし 背伸びした 今日を 笑いながら しあわせだと 明日は きっと 呼べるように | Sugoku modokashikute Sukoshi senobi shita kyou wo Warai nagara shiawase da to Ashita wa kitto yoberu you ni | This day which has been so frustrating and I’ve been pushing myself to the limit So that I’ll be able to laugh and call it happiness tomorrow |
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ReferencesEdit
- ↑ snowdrop / Luna Haruna (Limited Edition). VGMdb.
- ↑ Koimonogatari – Luna Haruna – Snowdrop Lyrics. Wordpress.com. Lyrics are translated by Kavitha.
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