銀座九丁目水の上
神戸一郎 Lyrics

In this song, 神戸一郎 sings of the luxurious and stylish atmosphere of Ginza 9-chome, where the streets are said to be like water. The first verse talks about the dreamlike lights of chandeliers and the sophistication of cocktails like the Manhattan, which transport people to a European atmosphere. The singer suggests spending the evening on a boat, gliding down these streets-as-water of Ginza 9-chome.

The second verse bids farewell to the world of the living and to the ties of this fleeting life, suggesting that the singer and his lover are leaving behind their worries and entering a world of sea and sky. They feel the lover’s sea breeze, and once again, the singer suggests the two of them spend the evening on a boat, where they can sing on the moonlit deck or drink Highballs in the cabin.

The song speaks to the idyllic atmosphere of Ginza 9-chome and the magic of setting sail on a boat. The lyrics imbue this experience with a sense of luxury, sophistication, and romanticism, a perfect reflection of the ambiance often associated with Ginza.