Lyrics and translation 滴草由実 - この街で

この街で

草臥れた靴を脱ぎ 裸足になり走った
幼い頃の無邪気さを思い出してた
木漏れ日の中 芝生の上寝転がって
見上げたビルがやけに高くて
泣けてきたの
いつの日かこの街で輝くんだと
誓ったのにね 滲むあの日 消えそうな今
何度もつまづき
望んだ通りにいかないけど
人生捨てたもんじゃない そうふと思わされるの
もう一度この街で歩いてみるよ
あなたの励ます声が 染みてくるから
諦めず此処まできたじゃない
変化の風 恐れないで

In This City

I took off my worn-out shoes and ran barefoot,
Reminiscing about my childhood innocence.
Lying on the grass in the dappled sunlight,
I looked up at the towering buildings
And I started crying.
I had vowed to shine in this city,
But now that day is dim and distant.
I've stumbled and fallen many times,
And things haven't gone as planned.
But life isn't worthless, as I suddenly realize.
I'll walk this city again.
Your encouraging words are sinking in.
I've come this far without giving up,
So I won't fear the winds of change.