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.

潮の香りの中で
あみん Lyrics

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潮の香りの中二人黙ったまま
別れの気配を悲しいほど感じて

夕べ考えてた言葉口にできず
私の気持ち知らずに行ってしまうのね

こんなにもあなただけ愛したのに
好きですと言えなくてごめんなさい

もう二度とあなたには会えないから
わかってほしかった

今あなたの後ろ姿を
一人きりで見送ったけど
ぬぐいきれず涙ひとつぶ
こんな私はばかね

風が冷たいから泣いているだけなの
本当よ誤解しないでもうさよなら

そっとよびとめたい肩を抱きしめたい
今なら間に合うくせに強がってみたの

どうしても素直にはなれなかった
わがままな私ですごめんなさい
できるならそばにいて私のこと
みつめてほしかった

今港の見える丘には
海をみつめる忘れな草
風にふかれゆらりゆれてる
まるで私のように

今港の見える丘には
海をみつめる忘れな草

風にふかれゆらりゆれてる
まるで私のように

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of あみん's song 潮の香りの中で express the pain of two people parting ways as they stand in silence, engulfed by the scent of the sea. They feel the impending separation and can't find the right words to say goodbye. The singer regrets not being able to voice her love for the person she's parting with and not being understood. The feelings of grief and longing are palpable in her voice as she watches the person walk away.

The second verse indicates that the singer watched the person walk away and couldn't hold back her tears. She apologizes for her vulnerability and asks the person not to misunderstand her tears for a desire to stay. She admits that she'd like to call out to him, hold him close and keep him from leaving, but she's too afraid to be sincere. In the end, she finds solace in the fact that the scenery around her reminds her of herself, swaying with the wind and never forgetting the sea.

Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of missed opportunity and regret that many listeners may relate to, as they come to terms with their own unspoken feelings and unfinished stories.

Line by Line Meaning

潮の香りの中二人黙ったまま
In the scent of the ocean, we both remained silent

別れの気配を悲しいほど感じて
Feeling the sad anticipation of our separation

夕べ考えてた言葉口にできず
Unable to utter the words I thought of last night

私の気持ち知らずに行ってしまうのね
You're leaving without knowing my true feelings

こんなにもあなただけ愛したのに
I loved only you this much

好きですと言えなくてごめんなさい
I'm sorry for not being able to say 'I love you'

もう二度とあなたには会えないから
I won't be able to see you again

わかってほしかった
I wanted you to understand

今あなたの後ろ姿を
Now, I watch your retreating figure

一人きりで見送ったけど
Alone, I bid you farewell

ぬぐいきれず涙ひとつぶ
Unable to wipe away a single tear