Chessboard English Translation Lyrics by OFFICIAL HIGE DANDISM
In this chessboard-like world, we were born
Without any rules to guide us
A checkered pattern of happiness and sorrow
Somewhere within it, we breathe
On this board without a king, what roles are we given?
Places we can go, places we can’t, destinations we should aim for
Breathing while remaining unaware
Unexpectedly, someone comes beside me
When the wind blows, we drift apart
For every emergency landing, memories increase
When I look back, gentle catkins sway
Not caring if they’re white or black, they sprout
Tickling hearts with their tips
Growing without ever withering
In this chessboard-like world, we begin to find our footing
Somehow, our feet start to touch the ground
Places to go, places not to go, places to return to
Deciding for ourselves and walking on
Leaving it to the wind like dandelion fluff
We envy the times we could fly
But missing the tiny squares from the air
It’s there I met you
The game continues
What kind of things will await us on this field?
Carefully sowing seeds, one step at a time
Not every day can be like a knight or queen with big strides
That’s why stumbling, not advancing, or turning back
Even on such days, things are sprouting
From your feet, from your footprints
All the repetitions, doubts, regrets, and departures
The beautiful green is visible here
The proof of your life
Will grow with time
The beautiful green, memories that seem useless
And pasts we want to erase
Will surely color in someday
And someday in this chessboard-like world
Even if a day comes when I lose sight of you
Will we meet again on this endless board?
Until the day the answer arrives
Breathing while remaining unaware