白い海峡
大月みやこ Lyrics

The song 白い海峡 (Shiroi Kaikyo or White Strait) by 大月みやこ (Miyako Ootsuki) is a melancholic ballad that speaks about homesickness and longing for the familiar. The first lines set the tone for the rest of the song, as it talks about how everyone misses their hometown and eventually cries for it. Around the time when sleet turns into snow, the singer picked up someone, perhaps a lover or a friend, who warned her not to come back. She recalls his words "Don't come back again," and the image of a ship sailing north in the cold window, as if she's not welcome anymore. The chorus repeats this melody, but with different scenery. In the first one, she pictures herself in the city of Tokyo, which she always longed to see but found it disappointing, especially when she's down. The second one is the white strait, where she returns every night, fantasizing about meeting the same person she picked up earlier, hoping that he forgives her and sees her again.

Overall, the lyrics seem to reflect the feelings of nostalgia, loneliness, and disappointment. The singer dreams of leaving the past behind and starting anew, but it's not that easy, especially when reminded of what she left behind. The references to snowy weather and the coldness of the ship's window add to the atmosphere of isolation and longing, while the repetition of "Don't come back again" shows a sense of regret and sadness.