横須賀ストーリー
山口百恵 Lyrics

The song 横須賀ストーリー by 山口百恵 describes the feeling of a brief encounter with a stranger in the city of Yokosuka, Japan. The first verse talks about the singer walking behind the stranger on the street, feeling like a stranger in that person's world. The repetition of "これっきり," which means "only this time" or "just once," reflects the fleeting nature of the encounter and the sense of uncertainty about whether there will be another chance to meet.

The second verse describes the singer running up a hill to see the sea, wondering if the stranger can still see it too. The lack of response from the stranger, who only yawns in response to the singer's attempts at conversation, makes the singer feel even more isolated and alone. The use of the phrase "胸まで灼けてしまったようです," which means "it feels like my chest has been burned," highlights the intensity of the singer's emotions.

The final verse talks about the singer's feeling of being left behind by the stranger, who seems to be able to travel alone without any hesitation or regret. The singer longs to ask the stranger something important, but the repetition of "これっきり" suggests that the opportunity has already passed. The song ends with the singer accepting the transience of the encounter and the fact that she will continue to be embraced by the waves in Yokosuka.