“Turquoise” is a song that turns fragments of blue into a journey. It is filled with imagery of the sea, the sky, and the tides, but beneath its natural scenery lies a deeper language—one that speaks of solitude, companionship, courage, and the act of living in the present.
Lyric Highlights & Interpretation
A fragile beginning
「流れ着いたボトルの底へと ターコイズの欠片を集めて」
Nagaretsuita botoru no soko e to / tākoizu no kakera o atsumete
“Gathering fragments of turquoise at the bottom of a washed-ashore bottle.”
The song begins with an image of fragments—pieces of turquoise carried across the sea. These fragments represent fragile hopes or messages, waiting to be discovered. The washed-ashore bottle suggests both chance and destiny: something lost, yet arriving exactly where it’s needed.
Solitude and self-assurance
「『こわくないよ』と孤独に唱えたなら 行き先を選ばなくちゃ」
“Kowakunai yo” to kodoku ni tonaeta nara / ikisaki o erabanakucha
“If I whisper ‘I’m not afraid’ to my loneliness, then I must choose where to go.”
Here, solitude is not just a state—it becomes a companion to be spoken to. The lyric suggests that courage doesn’t erase fear; it is created in dialogue with it. Choosing a destination becomes an act of self-determination born out of solitude.
A voice that guides
「聴こえたんだ 遠くから呼ぶ声が 『ひとりじゃない』と呼ぶ声が」
Kikoetan da / tōku kara yobu koe ga / “hitori janai” to yobu koe ga
“I heard it—the voice calling from far away, the voice saying ‘You’re not alone.’”
The echo of connection enters. Against solitude, another voice appears—not overpowering, but distant, fragile, and persistent. The duality of “I’m not afraid” and “You’re not alone” forms the central tension of the song: courage comes not only from within, but also from the voices that reach us.
Companionship and growth
「強くなったね 頑張ったね 仲間も増えたね 一緒に行こう 歩幅はそのままで」
Tsuyoku natta ne / ganbatta ne / nakama mo fueta ne / issho ni ikou / hohaba wa sono mama de
“You’ve become stronger, you’ve worked hard, you’ve gained friends. Let’s go together, keeping the same pace.”
This verse affirms growth not as individual achievement but as shared progress. The insistence on keeping the same pace rejects competition; it embraces companionship, walking side by side without forcing change.
Light in the unseen
「星の見えない夜にも 満ち引く青 輝きよりも綺麗な色を 確かめ合うんだ」
Hoshi no mienai yoru ni mo / michihiku ao / kagayaki yori mo kirei na iro o / tashikameaun da
“Even on nights without stars, the ebb and flow of blue is there. We confirm a color more beautiful than brightness.”
The lyric reframes beauty—not as dazzling light, but as quiet color in darkness. Even when brilliance disappears, the unseen hues remain. This is resilience redefined: not shining, but existing beautifully in shadow.
Why “Turquoise” Resonates
“Turquoise” is a song of paradoxes: solitude and connection, fear and courage, darkness and color. It doesn’t deny loneliness but speaks to it. It doesn’t chase brilliance but finds beauty in dimness.
What makes it powerful is its gentle insistence on the present. “I sing this very moment” becomes a refrain throughout, not as escape from fear but as a way of lighting the path forward. Inori Minase’s voice carries this like a prayer, turning fragility into guidance.
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