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~ SYNOPSIS AND Translations ~
 

SAYONARA WA YUBAE NO NAKA DE
 
Sayonara wa wakare no kotoba to shiru dake ni
Sayonara wa kanashii kotoba to shiru dake ni
Sayonara wa iwazuni wakaretai
Subete ga owari tada hitori
Furimuki mosezu tabi ni tatsu
Sayonara Sayonara
Sayonara wa yubae no naka de
 
Sayonara wa namida no kotoba to shiru dake ni
Sayonara wa setsunai kotoba to shiru dake ni
Sayonara wa iwazuni wakaretai
Nido to awanu to chikai tsutsu
Furimuki mosezu tabi ni tatsu
Sayonara Sayonara
Sayonara wa yubae no naka de
Sayonara Sayonara
Sayonara wa yubae no naka de
OUR GOODBYE IS IN THE SUNSET'S GLOW
 
I only know "Goodbye" as a word of parting
I only know "Goodbye" as a word of sadness
That's why I want to part without saying goodbye
Our time together is over, now we're each alone
We leave on our journeys, without looking back
Goodbye, Goodbye
Our goodbye is in the sunset's glow
 
I only know "Goodbye" as a word of tears
I only know "Goodbye" as a word of pain
That's why I want to part without saying goodbye
Vowing we'll meet again
We leave on our journeys, without looking back
Goodbye, Goodbye
Our goodbye is in the sunset's glow
Goodbye, Goodbye
Our goodbye is in the sunset's glow
Takarazuka Kagekidan lyrics © by Takarazuka Revue Company, Hankyu Corporation, and associated parties. This site is intended for promotional and informational purposes only.
English Translation © 2001 by Genevieve Neyland
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