喝采
ちあきなおみ Lyrics

The opening lines of ちあきなおみ's song 喝采 describe a performance, the draw of the curtains as the singer prepares to sing a love song. The intricate details of the storytelling unravel revealing a haunting memory from the singer's past, a notification with black borders, and a journey that has led her to where she is now. The notification, which arrived during a performance, was received three years prior. It was left behind by someone she loved deeply as they boarded a train that was about to depart. Leaving her in a state of disarray, she was left standing motionless before the church in the quiet town, in mourning clothes, with nothing but prayers she could not utter.

As the story of the past unfolds, she finds herself in a waiting room reminded of her love where tears never stop flowing, and she can hear her own song playing in her ears. In the end, as the curtains are drawn, and the audience applauds her performance, the singer is still singing her love song. The dark past and haunting memories are still present, but music gives her the strength to keep on singing.

The lyrics to "喝采" are a powerful story that takes you through the emotions of the singer, the love she has lost, and the power of music that keeps her going. The song is a reflection on love lost and moving on, and it speaks to the healing power of music.