Aming (あみん), is a female Japanese pop/folk duo consisting of Takako Okamura… Read Full Bio ↴Aming (あみん), is a female Japanese pop/folk duo consisting of Takako Okamura (岡村孝子), born January 29, 1962, and Haruko Katou (加藤晴子), born January 2, 1963. They were active for a short time in the early 80's, and made a comeback in 2007.

In 1982 they won the 23rd Popcon Grand Prix with the song "Matsuwa", (待つわ, I'll wait) which became a huge hit when released as their debut single.

あなたへ…
あみん Lyrics

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窓にゆれてる
レースのカーテンの向こう
夕陽が溶けてく海を見つめる
悲しみの数押し寄せる波間に数え
ため息つけば
過去(きのう)にもどると知らずに
遠く夢見てたかなわない
やすらぎを求めて

ずっと昔にあきらめた
パズルがふいに
あとからわけなく
解けていくように
こんな大きな
悲しみもいつかはきっと
ほんの小さな
思い出にかわるかえてく
だから泣かないで誰だって
一人きり生きてる
どんなことに出会っても
過ぎた日にはもどらない

今あなたの旅立ちに
心こめてうたうから

Overall Meaning

These lyrics are from the song "あなたへ…" (Anata e...) by the Japanese duo あみん (Amin). The song talks about looking out of a window, beyond the lace curtains, and watching the sunset over the sea. In the midst of the waves that bring forth waves of sadness, the singer counts the number of sorrows. With a sigh, they realize that they unknowingly return to the past, dreaming far away, seeking an unreachable peace.

The lyrics then shift to a metaphorical puzzle that the singer gave up on a long time ago. Suddenly, without explanation, the puzzle begins to solve itself. This suggests that even great sadness will eventually transform into small memories. The chorus reassures not to cry because everyone lives alone, unable to go back to the past, and that now, the singer sings with all their heart for the listener's departure or journey.

Overall, the song reflects on the passing of time, the inevitability of change, and the bittersweet nature of memories. It conveys a sense of longing and acceptance, encouraging the listener to keep moving forward and cherish the small memories that arise from difficult moments.

Line by Line Meaning

窓にゆれてる
The curtains sway by the window

レースのカーテンの向こう
Beyond the lace curtains

夕陽が溶けてく海を見つめる
The setting sun melts into the sea as I gaze

悲しみの数押し寄せる波間に数え
Among the waves where countless sorrows gather, I count

ため息つけば
If I sigh

過去(きのう)にもどると知らずに
Unknowingly not realizing I can't go back to the past

遠く夢見てたかなわない
Dreaming from afar, unattainable

やすらぎを求めて
Seeking tranquility

ずっと昔にあきらめた
I gave up a long time ago

パズルがふいに
Suddenly the puzzle

あとからわけなく
Unexplainably later on