STU48 – Omoidaseru koi wo shiyou (1st Generation & 3rd Draft ver.). Lyrics Meaning: A Love Worth Remembering Forever

Why do the most wonderful moments sometimes feel a little bit scary? STU48’s song captures that exact feeling perfectly. It’s all about a first love that’s so special, you just know it’s going to be a memory you’ll hold onto for life.

    The Story Behind STU48’s “Omoidaseru koi wo shiyou”

    This song tells a story that’s probably familiar to a lot of us. It’s about two people at the start of something beautiful, but they’re also super aware of how fragile it might be. It’s not sad, but it’s definitely realistic and sweet.

    A Hesitant Beginning

    At first, there’s this feeling of hesitation. You know, that fear of getting what you want because you might lose it later? The lyrics totally get that. It’s like, it’s safer to just admire someone from afar than to actually get close and risk getting hurt.

    Tooku kara nagameteru dake nara ushinattemo kizutsukanai kedo
    If I only watch you from afar, I won’t get hurt even if I lose you
    Te ni iretara kitto kowaku naru you ni…
    But if I had you, I know I would become scared…

    One person is timid, hiding behind their bangs, and unsure about taking the next step. It’s that classic “what if” moment that can freeze you in place.

    A Simple, Pure Connection

    But then, the song cuts through all that worry with a really simple truth. It boils everything down to its most basic, honest form.

    Boku wa kimi ga suki de kimi wa boku ga suki na dake da
    I just like you, and you just like me
    Sono saki no koto nanka daremo wakaranai
    No one knows what will happen after that

    And isn’t that what it’s all about? They realize that overthinking the future is pointless. Right now, in this moment, their feelings are mutual, and that’s what matters most.

    Making a Memory to Last

    The song then shifts into this beautiful, conscious decision. Instead of worrying, they decide to create a memory so amazing that it will be worth remembering forever. They want a “special love” they can look back on fondly, no matter what happens.

    Itsu no hi ni ka omoidaseru
    Someday, we’ll be able to remember this
    Totteoki no koi wo shiyou
    Let’s have a special, cherished love
    Moshi sekai ga owatta to shitemo
    So that even if the world were to end
    Kuinonai you ni…
    We’d have no regrets…

    They paint this perfect picture of walking down a path of sunflowers, holding hands. It’s a snapshot of a perfect day, a memory being intentionally created and saved.

    The Bittersweet Core of “Let’s Have a Love We Can Remember”

    The core narrative here is about embracing the present moment. It acknowledges that first loves often don’t last, a rumor the lyrics even mention. But instead of letting that fear ruin things, they decide to make their time together as meaningful as possible. It’s a proactive choice to build a beautiful memory, a story they can tell with a smile years later.

    A Message to Cherish, Not to Cling

    The biggest takeaway from this song is so positive. It teaches us that the value of a relationship isn’t just in how long it lasts. It’s about the quality of the moments you share. The goal isn’t to hold on forever at any cost, but to love so genuinely that the memory brings you joy, not pain.

    Sou namida ijou ni hohoende itai zutto
    Yes, I want to be smiling more than crying, always

    It’s a mature way of looking at love. It’s about wanting to look back and feel happiness, knowing you experienced something truly special, even if it was just for a season.

    What do you think of this song’s message? Does it remind you of a special memory or feeling? I’d love to hear your take on the story behind these lyrics!

    Lyrics: "Omoidaseru koi wo shiyou (1st Generation & 3rd Draft ver.)" by STU48


    STU48 – Omoidaseru koi wo shiyou (1st Generation & 3rd Draft ver.) [Lyrics KANJI]


    どんなに歳月(とき)が過ぎ去っても
    君の顔が浮かぶだろう
    違う空を見上げていたって
    忘れないよ

    遠くから眺めてるだけなら 失っても傷つかないけど
    手に入れたらきっと怖くなるように…
    臆病な自分の性格 君は泣きそうな顔しながら
    前髪を下ろして 何を躊躇(ためら)うの?

    僕は君が好きで 君は僕が好きなだけだ
    その先のことなんか誰もわからない

    いつの日にか 思い出せる
    とっておきの恋をしよう
    もし世界が終わったとしても
    悔いのないように…
    いつの日にか また出会って
    昔話できたらいい
    そう 涙以上に微笑んでいたい ずっと

    指先を遠慮がちに繋ぎ 歩いたあの日を覚えてる
    咲き始めたばかりの向日葵の道
    幸せすぎちゃう時間は あっという間に消えてしまうから
    出来るだけゆっくり歩こうとしたっけ

    上手くいってるのに なぜか不安でいっぱいだ
    初恋は誰もみな続かないらしい

    何年か後に どうなってるか
    想像さえつかないけど
    もし隣に君がいなくても
    悲しまないように…
    何年か後に振り返れば
    今日のことを思い出すよ
    もう こんな出会いはきっとできないだろう

    やっと夢が叶ったと思ったのに
    これから先のこと考えたくなる
    君と絶対離れたくない

    いつの日にか 思い出せる
    とっておきの恋をしよう
    もし世界が終わったとしても
    悔いのないように…
    いつの日にか また出会って
    昔話できたらいい
    そう 涙以上に微笑んでいたい ずっと

    優しく微笑む大切な君と
    約束したいんだ
    忘れはしない

    STU48 – Omoidaseru koi wo shiyou (1st Generation & 3rd Draft ver.) [Lyrics ROMAJI]


    Donna ni toki ga sugisatte mo
    Kimi no kao ga ukabu darou
    Chigau sora wo miagete itatte
    Wasurenai yo

    Tooku kara nagameteru dake nara ushinatte mo kizutsukanai kedo
    Te ni iretara kitto kowakunaru you ni…
    Okubyou na jibun no seikaku kimi wa nakisou na kao shinagara
    Maegami wo oroshite nani wo tamerau no?

    Boku wa kimi ga suki de kimi wa boku ga suki na dake da
    Sono saki no koto nanka dare mo wakaranai

    Itsu no hi ni ka omoidaseru
    Totteoki no koi wo shiyou
    Moshi sekai ga owatta to shite mo
    Kui no nai you ni…
    Itsu no hi ni ka mata deatte
    Mukashibanashi dekitara ii
    Sou namida ijou ni hohoende itai zutto

    Yubisaki wo enryogachi ni tsunagi aruita ano hi wo oboeteru
    Sakihajimeta bakari no himawari no michi
    Shiawase sugichau jikan wa atto iu ma ni kieteshimau kara
    Dekiru dake yukkuri arukou to shitakke

    Umaku itteru noni naze ka fuan de ippai da
    Hatsukoi wa dare mo mina tsudzukanai rashii

    Nannen ka ato ni dou natteru ka
    Souzou sae tsukanai kedo
    Moshi tonari ni kimi ga inakute mo
    Kanashimanai you ni…
    Nannen ka ato ni furikaereba
    Kyou no koto wo omoidasu yo
    Mou konna deai wa kitto dekinai darou

    Yatto yume ga kanatta to omotta noni
    Kore kara saki no koto kangaetakunaru
    Kimi to zettai hanaretakunai

    Itsu no hi ni ka omoidaseru
    Totteoki no koi wo shiyou
    Moshi sekai ga owatta to shite mo
    Kui no nai you ni…
    Itsu no hi ni ka mata deatte
    Mukashibanashi dekitara ii
    Sou namida ijou ni hohoende itai zutto

    Yasashiku hohoemu taisetsu na kimi to
    Yakusoku shitai n’da
    Wasure wa shinai

    STU48 – Omoidaseru koi wo shiyou (1st Generation & 3rd Draft ver.) [English translation]


    No matter how much time passes by,
    Your face will surely come to mind.
    Even if we’re looking up at different skies,
    I won’t forget you.

    If I only watched you from afar, losing you wouldn’t hurt,
    But if I had you, I’d probably get scared…
    With my timid personality, and you looking like you’re about to cry,
    Why do you hesitate with your bangs down?

    I like you, and you like me, that’s all there is to it.
    No one knows what lies beyond that.

    Someday, we’ll be able to remember
    Let’s have a very special love story.
    Even if the world were to end,
    We’ll have no regrets…
    Someday, we’ll meet again,
    And it would be wonderful to share old stories.
    Yes, I want to keep smiling more than I cry, forever.

    I remember that day we walked, timidly holding fingertips,
    Along the path of just-blooming sunflowers.
    Time that’s too happy disappears in an instant, you know,
    So we tried to walk as slowly as possible.

    Even though things are going well, for some reason, I’m full of anxiety.
    It seems no one’s first love ever lasts.

    I can’t even imagine how things will be
    A few years from now, but
    Even if you’re not by my side,
    I’ll try not to be sad…
    If I look back a few years later,
    I’ll remember today.
    I probably won’t be able to have an encounter like this again.

    I thought my dream had finally come true,
    But now I want to think about what comes next.
    I absolutely don’t want to be separated from you.

    Someday, we’ll be able to remember
    Let’s have a very special love story.
    Even if the world were to end,
    We’ll have no regrets…
    Someday, we’ll meet again,
    And it would be wonderful to share old stories.
    Yes, I want to keep smiling more than I cry, forever.

    With you, my precious one, who smiles so kindly,
    I want to make a promise:
    I will never forget.

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