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A Driving Rain in Darkness (Yami ni Furu Ame)

闇に降る雨 · Shiina Ringo (椎名林檎)

Japanese

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Yami ni Furu Ame, English cover

English lyrics

Updated Oct 29, 2026
[Lyrics] Lost in a dream, waking up to pretty hot weather, still in a daze, watching myself lost in fantasies The Tozai Line, even if I were to go on it, I wouldn't be able to get off in Shinjuku I wish that you were here, to be able to feel the touch of your hand, your hair, and neck Soaked in this rain you hate, this feeling of pouring rain, takes me back to what we had Is it rain or is it fate that is dampening your spirit? Can you forgive it? Can you overcome it? There's no way I could ever forgive it, not a chance With these hands, I'll make sure to protect your smile Keep me close, by your side Lately, the weather doesn’t seem to match the forecast. Days keep on being shaded with the darkness of your lies. What little thrill, desire, the longing that I had seemed to always disappear, eventually again I won't invite the off Scent of false earth and the sweet fragrance of sunflowers These animated days, Oh, how I wish they would stay, so far away from our live Is it even? Possible to understand the way you think. Even in theory? Even temporary? There's no way, fulfilling days would ever come my way Until then my body will yearn, to be loved Keep me close, by your side Is it safe to keep myself entangled with your fate? I ask Will you accept me? Will we overcome it? There's no way to put a latch on this cruel love of ours Even if I gave you everything of mine? Is it rain or is it fate that is dampening your spirit? Can you forgive it? Can you overcome it? There's no way I could ever forgive it, not a chance With these hands, I'll make sure to protect your smile Keep me close, keep me close, by your side

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闇に降る雨 / A Driving Rain in Darkness

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