おもいでの長崎
いしだあゆみ Lyrics

In "おもいでの長崎" by いしだあゆみ, the singer hides their feelings from their beloved, suggesting that it would be better if they parted ways. The singer stands on a hill where they can see the harbor and regretfully remembers their past love. The city of Nagasaki at the end of the journey is a place of dreams for women in love. The following verse implies that the singer is willing to sacrifice their own feelings for the sake of their beloved. Even Mary, a statue made of stone, sheds tears. The hot kiss of the departing sailors emphasizes the sadness of parting. Finally, Nagasaki at the southernmost tip is not only a city of dreams but also a city of love for women. Yume no Machi ("city of dreams") and Koi no Machi ("city of love") are homonyms in Japanese, which emphasizes the singer's longing for Nagasaki.

The lyrics suggest a story about unrequited love and the sadness of parting. The singer struggles with their feelings for their beloved, hiding them rather than risking rejection. Nagasaki at the end of the journey is a symbol of hope and escape for the singer, even though they know it won't solve their problems. The use of Mary, a statue made of stone, is a symbol of mourning and shows that the sadness pervades even inanimate objects.