Song Meaning
The lyrics paint a nocturnal scene, beginning with the "ticking of the clock" signaling the start of a dream. The narrator observes a "bumpy city" from above the clouds, catching a faint glimpse of a "lost visitor." This sets a tone of searching and longing, as the narrator sings, "while searching for you." The chorus describes a "night of falling stars" where the north wind blows, but there's no word from the awaited person, leaving only the drawing of the next day. The stars, carrying wishes, scatter quietly, and the narrators "see happy dreams in sleep."
The second verse introduces a new streak of clouds, giving birth to countless "sparkling lights." The sounds of footsteps and calls awaken everyone, prompting the question of how many wishes will be entrusted tonight. The narrator expresses understanding for the person they can't meet, sensing they are "standing in the same rain in a distant town." This shared experience of being under the rain, even apart, creates a subtle connection.
The bridge offers a more surreal and fragmented vision. Streetlight strobes and cloud ripples expand like waves. The narrator sees "floating water, flickering hair," and a flock of birds flying away, as if a "child who just woke up, foreseeing a miracle." The mother's fingertips tremble as they wrap around the child's back. The narrator stands still, recalling all the time that has passed, feeling it all come back. This moment of intense memory and present stillness leads to a powerful declaration: "I strongly, just strongly, think of you until the time when I am swept away by the gears that have started moving."
The final chorus shifts the mood. The "night of falling stars" now carries "light dust" on the north wind. The narrators are "unable to sleep" and only wish for the next day. The "cries of stardust" and ringing in the ears fade, leading to "endless dreams in a soundless landscape." The outro offers a glimmer of hope, as holding "small hands" might send wishes to distant skies, calling for a "happy morning."
