What I admired was a light brighter than anyone else’s
I simply wished to become an overwhelming hero
I started running to begin a vivid story
That would not lose to the strong, burning red sun
With my eyes dazzled, I even
Overtook myself
Embarrassing and pitiful
I was just pretending to be cool
Even if I imitated that, even if it’s empty
I just looked away
It became terribly painful, it became agonizing
I couldn’t even protect the smile next to me
Trembling, trembling
I concealed my true self
What I wanted to grasp was proof of strength
Believing that the gathered junk was a treasure
With a heart burning strongly and red
I raised it, not losing to the sun, and waved a flag, saying, “Follow me.”
Looking back, I had long
Been left behind by my comrades
Indecisive and helpless
I was just telling lies
No matter how many times I acted strong, I know
I’m just scared
It became terribly cold, it became lonely
I wonder if someday we can laugh together again
At that time, will I
Be able to accept myself?
Please, shine on me
It was meaningless to be alone
Like clouds swim in the sky
Like the wind carries the clouds
Like the stars sway in the wind
Like the morning sun rises today too
I was always myself
Even if I dressed up, I didn’t change
Still, I’ll move forward, forward
That will surely become tomorrow
The hero I saw that day
Was not perfect
But no matter how wounded,
There was the courage to stand up
I won’t run away anymore, I won’t hide
If I can see where my heart is going
This pain and weakness too
I will take them with me
Embarrassing and pitiful
I was just pretending to be cool
Even if I imitated that, even if it’s empty
I finally realized
It became terribly painful, it became agonizing
I couldn’t even protect the smile next to me
Even so, I’ll stand up again
Because I’m my own hero
I’m a hero