If you’re into sweet and inspiring shoujo anime, Honey Lemon Soda is likely on your list! Its adorable romance, uplifting themes, and vibrant visuals have made the series a favorite among many. Yet aside from its plot and characters, one of its strong points is its opening track—both for its infectious tune and touching lyrics. Here, we will be going over the English translation of the Honey Lemon Soda opening theme song, analyzing its meaning and how it ties into the themes of the anime series about growth, courage, and first love. Let’s dissect the uplifting message in the lyrics!
Honey Lemon Soda Opening Song
The song, called Magic Hour by &TEAM, can be found in the video below, along with the translation and the Japanese Romaji version.
Magic Hour by &TEAM
English and Romaji
Oh yeah yeah
Yureteru REMON iro no kami
When I found you, my heart knew
Sekai juu marude mahou mitai ni
Light it, light it up
Feel the spark
Houseki mitai na Feelin’
I wish
I wished these days would never end
Aruiteku kono saki tsunagatte
All this time sparkles
Namida sae mo Gonna be fine
Kimi to ireba Shine a light
Memagurushiku kawaru
This is golden time
Take flight
Osoreru mono nado nanimo nai oh
We just go dreaming
Takanaru kodou wa tomerarenai
Yeah
Hajimaru yo Magic hour
Just you and I will fly away
Kakenukeru Magic hour
Te nobashitara Make a new world
We can go anywhere we want
Kimi to nara boku to nara
We know nothing lasts forever
Kono shunkan yakitsukete
Seishun wa isshun no Shutter chance
Soba ni iru tabi afuredasu
Omoi wo kono mune ni Steppin’ on Steppin’ on
Tobikonde Keep on
Yuiitsu muni bokura no kyou wo
Donna iro ni surundarou
Marude tori no you doko made mo ikou
This is golden time
Time flies
Kimi ga kureta kono hikari ga
Boku no naka ni mebuita shinya wo sodate ta
Yeah
Hajimaru yo Magic hour
Just you and I will fly away
Kakenukeru Magic hour
Te nobashitara Make a new world
Nani wo iwaretatte
Kimi ga ireba ii
Chiisana yuuki ga mebaete
Fuan mo kitai ni kawatteku
So baby come right (my way)
Yeah
Hajimaru yo Magic hour
Just you and I will fly away
Kakenukeru Magic hour
Te nobashitara Make a new world
We can go anywhere we want
Kimi to nara boku to nara
We know nothing lasts forever
Kono shunkan yakitsukete
You can watch Honey Lemon Soda on Crunchyroll.
Valerie Anne is a Type 1 diabetic, mother, tree-hugger, self-proclaimed granola who loves a good horror story through literature, video games, and movies. She also streams art over at twitch.tv/8bitval.
