That night, I told you I wanted to enter a band festival.
That night, I told you I wanted to put out a CD.
That night, I wrote a song where I sang about you.
That night, I felt I wanted to see it all happen with you by my side.

That night, I made a single promise;
That night, I said I’d show you a stunning spectacle.
For you, of the sleepless forest,
I decided I’d show you a dream from which you’d never awake.

When I put out my CD, you’d sneak into Tower Records,
Frantically scanning the area as you fight back tears.
You’d shove limited edition pin badges into your bag,
While pretending that nothing’s going on.

I thought many times about how I’d do things over again…
But you know, I’d probably just end up playing guitar all the time,
And ultimately nothing would change.

Things didn’t really turn out that well… but it might be okay like this;
I wonder if you’re still listening to the song I gave you.

When I get to be on TV, you’d set it up to record,
And sit reverently, staring at the screen as you let your tears flow.
You’d gently take a cigarette to your lips, though you’ve never even smoked,
Trying to recreate your memory of me on that night.

When I get up on stage, you’d stand in a place just far enough away,
Looking downward so as not to be noticed, as you fight back the tears.
As you come close to being found out, those tears begin to shine; you’re not fooling anyone!

When I come down from the stage, deafening applause can be heard,
And you’re looking frantically all around as the tears just keep on flowing.
For you, of the sleepless forest, I’ll give you this dream from which you’ll never wake.

あの夜僕はフェスに出たいと話した
あの夜僕はCDを出したいと言った
あの夜君の事を歌った曲を書いた
あの夜同じ景色を見たいと思った

あの夜僕は一つ約束をした
あの夜すごい景色を見せてやると言った
眠れぬ森の君の為に
覚めない夢を見せてやろうと思った

僕がCDを出したら 君はこっそりタワレコに行って
キョロキョロあたりを見渡しながら半べそをかくのさ
特典の缶バッチをこっそりリュックにつけてさ
なんでもないフリをして

もしもやり直せたならと 何度も考えたんだけど
僕はやっぱりギターを弾いてばかりで
結局何も変わらないんだろうなぁ

うまくはいかなかったけどこれでよかったのかもな
まだ君にあげた歌、聴いてくれているかな

僕がTVに出たら 君は録画の予約して
正座で画面を見つめながら涙流してよ
吸ったことない煙草、こっそり口にくわえてさ
あの日の夜の僕の真似をして

僕がステージに立ったら 君は少し離れたとこにいて
ばれないように下を向きながら半べそをかくのさ
照明が照らす度、君の涙が光るから ばれてるよ

僕がステージを降りたら 鳴りやまない拍手が聞こえて
君はキョロキョロ周りを見渡しながら涙を流すのさ
眠れぬ森の君にあげるよ 覚めない夢を。