太陽は罪な奴
サザンオールスターズ Lyrics

The song 太陽は罪な奴 by サザンオールスターズ (Southern All Stars) is a nostalgic tune about a summer romance. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and the memories of a past love. It begins with a question, asking the listener if they believe and need the singer. The chorus repeats the phrase “Do you remember a love so tender?” which adds to the nostalgic theme. The comparison of the love to a sunflower, blooming under someone’s love, is a beautiful metaphor that emphasizes the intensity of the emotions felt during this time.

During the summer season, the singer describes it as a time of magic and the power of the sun, which seems to have a transformative, almost mythical nature. The idea is that everything is heightened during the summers, making them an endless, long vacation. The verses talk about the experience of two lovers embracing on the sand, exchanging kisses, and enjoying the warm atmosphere. The phrase “罪深き夏という 魔性の季節は” translates to “The bewitching season of sinful summer,” which adds to the idea of the season being magical, almost otherworldly, and something that shouldn’t be indulged in.

The female figure in the song receives the love and attention of multiple men, further adding romantic tension to the narrative. The final line "恋する夏は去く 太陽は罪な奴" means "The summer of love goes away, the sun is a sinful one" adds some melancholy to the song.