Linda
おニャン子クラブ Lyrics

The song LINDA by the Japanese idol group Onyanko Club explores the complex emotions surrounding the end of a relationship. In the opening verse, the singer Linda is seen looking at a torn photograph from the night before and packing her bags, suggesting that she is leaving. However, there is ambiguity in her actions as she wears a pair of blue sunglasses she had received as a gift from her lover. She looks at herself in the mirror and tries to hold back her tears, indicating that she still has feelings for him.

In the chorus, Linda’s lover implores her to stay and expresses his confusion about her sudden change in behavior. She suggests that they take some time apart to reevaluate their relationship rather than continuing as they were before. The bridge emphasizes the emotional toll that their separation is taking on both of them, with Linda requesting a longer kiss and expressing sadness at the idea of their love coming to an end.

The nuanced portrayal of relationships and the conflicting emotions that come with their end has made LINDA a beloved classic of Japanese pop music. It is an example of the iconic and influential music produced by Onyanko Club during the 1980s, as they were at the forefront of the idol movement in Japan.