Radwimps is a Japanese rock band known for their unique sound, blending rock, pop, and electronic music.

They gained widespread recognition with their work on the soundtrack for the hit anime film Your Name, which showcased their emotional and powerful music. Their albums, like “Altocolony no Teiri“ and “Human Bloom,” have been highly praised for their depth and creativity.

About the Song

“Sparkle” is a beautiful and emotional song by Radwimps, featured in the anime film “Your Name.”

The song expresses love, longing, and hope with a dreamy melody and heartfelt lyrics. It captures the emotions of the characters and the connection they share across time and space.

Sparkle (スパークル) Lyrics by Radwimps

Mada kono sekai wa boku wo kainarashitetai mitai da
Nozomi doori ii darou utsukushiku mogaku yo
Tagai no sunadokei nagame nagara kisu wo shiyou yo
“sayonara” kara ichiban tooi basho de machi awaseyou

Jisho ni aru kotoba de dekiagatta sekai wo nikunda
Mangekyou no naka de hachigatsu no aru asa
Kimi wa boku no mae de hanikande wa sumashite miseta
Kono sekai no kyoukasho no you na egao de

Tsui ni toki wa kita kinou made wa joshou no joshou de
Tobashiyomi de ii kara koko kara ga bokuda yo
Keiken to chishiki to kabi no haekakatta yuuki wo motte
Ima da katsutenai supiido de kimi no moto e daibu wo

Madoromi no naka de namanurui koora ni
Koko de nai dokoka wo yumemita yo
Kyoushitsu no mado no soto ni
Densha ni yurare hakobareru asa ni, woah

Instrumental Bridge

Aishikata saemo kimi no nioi ga shita
Arukikata saemo sono waraigoe ga shita
Itsuka kiete nakunaru kimi no subete wo
Kono me ni yakitsuketeoku koto ha
Mou kenri nanka jyanai
Gimu da to omounda

Unmei da toka mirai tokatte kotoba ga dore dake te wo
Nobasou to todokanai basho de bokura koi wo suru
Tokei no hari mo futari wo yokomeni minagara susumu
Sonna sekai wo futari de isshou iya, nanshou demo
Ikinuite ikou

Hajimemashite nante sa haruka kanata e to oiyatte
Sennen shuuki wo ichinichi de iki shiyou

Instrumental Bridge

Jisho ni aru kotoba de dekiagatta sekai wo nikunda
Mangekyou no naka de hachigatsu no aru asa

Kimi wa boku no mae de hanikande wa sumashite miseta
Kono sekai no kyoukasho no you na egao de

Uso mitai na hibi wo kikakugai no imi wo
Higeki datte ii kara nozonda yo
Soshitara doa no soto ni
Kimi ga zenbu kakaete tatteta yo, woah

Unmei da toka mirai toka tte kotoba ga dore dake te wo
Nobasou to todokanai basho de bokura asobou ka

Aishikata sae mo kimi no nioi ga shita
Arukikata sae mo sono waraigoe ga shita
Itsuka kiete nakunaru kimi no subete wo
Kono me ni yakitsukete oku koto wa mou kenri nanka janai
Gimu da to omounda

Unmei da toka mirai toka tte kotoba ga doredake te wo
Nobasou to todokanai basho de bokura koi wo suru
Tokei no hari mo futari wo yokome ni minagara susumu
Sonna sekai o futari de
Isshou iya, nanshou demo
Ikinuite yukou, aah

English Translation of Sparkle (スパークル) Lyrics

Verse 1

Caught in a never-endin’ game
Seems like the world’s still trying to tame me
If that’s the way, I will obey
Beautifully struggle every day
Should we have a little kiss
While seeing both of our hourglasses?
Let’s make a plan to meet somewhere
That is the most far from “goodbye”

Verse 2

Finally, the time has come
Everything up till yesterday was a prologue
Just skimming through the days of old
It’s my turn to bear the load
With my experience and my skill
And all the courage I had let start to mildew
At an unprecedented speed
I will dive right into you

Pre-Chorus

And when I dozed off into a lukewarm can of soda
I dreamed of a world so far from here that’s not on the map
Searching outside of the classroom window
Or in summer morning that’s brought from the commuting train
Oh

Chorus

Words like “tomorrow” or “future” or “fate”
No matter how far they extend their hands
We breathe, we dream, we raise our love
In a timeless land that is far out of reach
Even the second, hour hands of the clock
They look at us sideways as they tick and tock
How I hope to have forever to spend
This life, no, all future lives
Right here in this world with you

Post-Chorus

Let’s put away them far ahead
“How do you do”s and all the “nice to meet you”s
And breathe over a thousand-year cycle in a single day

Verse 3

How I hated lifeless world
That’s made up entirely of dictionary words
That I saw through my kaleidoscope
On a monotonous August morn
When you appeared in front of me
You acted shy, but I didn’t miss your grinning face
Like, “If it’s the textbook of this world
Of how to make your smile on your face”

Pre-Chorus

I’ve been looking for “incredible”s, the meaning of “unbelievable”
Even hope for tragedies if it goes with the thrill
But then you were standing in front of my door
With every piece in your hand that I could ask for
Oh

Chorus

Words like “tomorrow” or “future” or “fate”
No matter how far they extend their hands
Let’s breathe and dream, we play together in this place
What do you say?

Bridge

Even the way that you love
I swear I could smell the scent of yours
And in the way that you walked
I could hear that bright laughters of yours
Since one day you will disappear
I’ll keep every part of you
Make sure that it’s burned into the back of my eyes
It’s not a right that I’m due
My duty that is must have been kept

Chorus

Words like “tomorrow” or “future” or “fate”
No matter how far they extend their hands
We breathe, we dream, we raise our love
In a timeless land that is far out of reach
Even the second, hour hands of the clock
They look at us sideways as they tick and tock
How I hope to have forever to spend
This life, no, all future lives
Right here in this world with you

Outro

Oh, oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh-oh

Similar Songs Like Sparkle (スパークル)

Here are some songs like “Sparkle (スパークル)” with unique melodies and emotions that capture the essence of love and life.

• “Zenzenzense (前前前世)“: An energetic and uplifting track from Your Name, capturing the excitement and intensity of love and fate.
• “Nandemonaiya (なんでもないや)“: A soft and emotional song with gentle melodies, expressing feelings of longing and yearning.
• “Oshakashama (おしゃかしゃま)“: A lively, upbeat song with rhythmic beats, touching on themes of life’s unpredictable nature and welcoming change.

Awards for The Song

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Main Theme of Sparkle Song?

The song explores themes of love, longing, and the passage of time, often using imagery like hourglasses and the desire to be together despite the constraints of the world.

How does the Song Describe the Relationship Between Two People?

The lyrics describe a deep connection where the couple wants to cherish every moment together, watching their hourglasses and sharing kisses while acknowledging the world’s attempts to tame them.

How does the Song Express the Idea of Fate or Destiny?

The lyrics talk about fate and the future, showing that despite these abstract ideas, the couple finds meaning in their love and shared experiences, overcoming the limits of time and words.