Cover photo by daphoto
Spitz's ballad 'Kaede' delicately portrays the quiet determination of two people choosing to part ways, while still holding onto feelings that refuse to fade.
The phrase that appears toward the end, 'Tucking away the days I spent with you in my heart like a photograph,' symbolizes an emotion of quietly sealing away the past without denying it. Even after saying 'goodbye,' time continues, carrying memories that remain vivid like photographs. This introspective way of parting is gently unraveled through music and photography.
When Memories Are Quietly Tucked Away
'Tucking away the days I spent with you in my heart like a photograph'
This phrase depicts not a 'cutting off' of emotions but a choice to 'keep them within.'
Even though parting was chosen, the days cannot be erased. On the contrary, a sense of affection seeps through.
Photo by daphoto
Like a photograph, the phrase carries a nuance of quiet acceptance, framing 'those days' and tucking them away. Without forcing oneself to forget or pretending they never happened, one holds them gently while moving forward. 'Kaede' teaches us this form of parting.
Capturing 'Endings' Beautifully
'Goodbye, carrying your voice as I walk forward'
This phrase embodies the will to move forward without denying the past, affirming the days of love as they were.
Photo by m4n4c
Photographs not only capture smiles but also preserve the moments of parting beautifully. Each time you look back at them, they may sting a little, but they also carry a warmth that supports the person you are now.
'Photographs of Memories' Never Fade in the Heart
'Kaede' does not feature photographs—at least not in the physical sense. Yet, the metaphor 'tucking away like a photograph' resonates deeply because it represents the act of sealing a scene in the heart forever.
Photo by Hayato Sato
Photographs and music are gentle mediums that touch memories. 'Kaede' subtly conveys the 'preservation power' of both through a few simple phrases in its lyrics.
