YOASOBI - Butai ni tatte Lyrics

The future me I innocently envisioned
I chased after it relentlessly
Soon, it will likely become invisible
Overlapping
I believe that this is my future

Among many choices, I chose this one
Because I had known from the beginning
It had to be this way
I didn't want to lose to anyone
Even when it was tough, I kept running
Day after day

In a world where wins and losses are clear
You can't survive just by liking it
Always results and outcomes
It's not a game
I understand that

But, you see, because I liked it, I didn't give up
These reckless days will surely
Lead to the ending I wished for
I believe that

So
Standing on the long-awaited stage
With a pounding heartbeat, a signal for challenge
Over and over again
I've imagined it
I'll surpass any version of myself
Taking a deep breath
If I raise my gaze once more
Even the days covered in scabs
I felt that they're now connected to the present
Yes, standing in front of
The scenery I once dreamed of

There were times I stood frozen in front of absurdity
Others always say whatever they want
I wondered what I was fighting for
And lost understanding
But even in those times, I reached out once more
It was because you were there
Continuing to fight beside me

Always
Standing on the stage I've longed for
Reflecting on everything so far
Over and over again
For every tear I've shed
I've stood up again
Taking a deep breath
Opening my eyelids slowly
I step forward
Going to meet
The future me I imagined

So
Standing on the long-awaited stage
With the now resonating signal of the opening
Over and over again
I've imagined it
I can overcome any version of myself
Taking a deep breath
If I quietly raise my gaze
I felt that every moment until now
Wasn't wasted
Yes, standing in the future I once dreamed of
Now I am standing here

Yes, the future I innocently imagined
Is already there now
I've certainly grasped it