I Am by Ayumi Hamasaki english adapted translation

I Am

Original Japanese lyrics by Ayumi Hamasaki
Translated and adapted to English by Cedes

English Adapted Lyrics

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Chased by time, I cannot hide
Against my will, I am alive
Tiresome days, do they not end?
What for me beyond them awaits?
Have you seen my tired shadow
Rushing through the life that I know?
Is it amusing how I flee?
Go on, laugh for me.

Stare into these eyes of mine
And if you even know, I need to hear my name from you
Tell me everything is fine
Take hold of my hand, I’ll believe your every word is true
Save me from the sea of time
Or I shall surely drown - without you I cannot be
If your words are just a lie
Then please don’t let them cease, just keep on lying to me.

This body I entrust to
Time’s cold flow, the way I must do
I know not this place anymore
Nor the place where I’ll wash ashore.
Past the many faults of me
Past all the inconsistency
Will you look for who I am
Will I be forgiven?

Somehow please understand
The meaning past the words that no one else can find
What you offer in your hand
It is not what I need, it’s not what I desire
Freedom is what I demand
Please do not take me there, where I do not wish to be
I know that even if you can't
Say that one word I need, I'll wait eternally..