Lyrics and translation Keiko Lee - 秋桜

秋桜

うすべにの秋桜が秋の日の 何気ないひだまりに揺れている
このごろ、なみだもろくなった母が 庭先でひとつせきをする
縁側でアルバムを開いては 私の幼い日の思い出を
何度も同じ話くりかえす ひとりごとみたいに小さな声で
こんな小春日和のおだやかな日は
あなたの優しさがしみてくる
明日とつぐ私に苦労はしても 笑い話に時が変えるよ 心配いらないと笑った

あれこれと思い出をたどったら
いつの日もひとりではなかったと
今さらながらワガママな私に
くちびるかんでいます
明日へのに荷づくりに手をかりて
しばらくは楽し気にいたけれど
突然なみだこぼし元気でと
何度も何度もくりかえす母
ありがとうの言葉をかみしめながら
生きてみます私なりに
こんな小春日和の穏やかな日は
もう少しあなたの子供で いさせてください

Autumn Cherry Blossoms

The pale red autumn cherry blossoms sway in the sunlight on this autumn day.
Recently, my mother, who has become more emotional, coughs once in the garden.
She opens the photo album on the porch and goes through my childhood memories.
She repeats the same stories over and over again, murmuring to herself in a tiny voice.
On a peaceful day like this late autumn one,
Your kindness seeps into me.
You told me that even if I face challenges tomorrow, time will turn them into funny stories. You said, "Don't worry." And you smiled.

As I trace my memories, one by one,
I realize that I have never been alone.
Now, I understand my selfishness,
And I bite my lip.
I start to pack for tomorrow,
And for a while, I am cheerful,
But suddenly, tears fall. "Be strong,"
My mother repeats over and over.
As I cherish your words of gratitude,
I will live my life my way.
On a peaceful day like this late autumn one,
Let me remain your child a little longer.