青春番外地
サザンオールスターズ Lyrics

The lyrics of サザンオールスターズ's song "青春番外地" depict a scene of a wild and youthful party at a bar. The singer describes himself as a womanizer, feeling terrible about it. As cherry blossoms gently fall around him, he walks alone in an offbeat place or a place outside the norm, symbolizing his sense of alienation or disconnection from others.

The singer reflects on a specific girl who appears tough and unruffled, smoking a cigarette and acting tough even when losing a fight. Despite her confident and alluring facade, she doesn't pay any attention to him. The lyrics convey a sense of intrigue and attraction towards this girl, with the singer expressing his interest in her challenging personality.

The party at the bar continues with the singer, who describes himself as naively pure in matters of love. He finds himself intoxicated by the tears of love, stumbling through life in a daze. The lyrics hint at the singer's escapades, such as taking on odd jobs in a band and skipping classes to indulge in risqué activities in places like Kabukicho, where he is left trembling.

The song further delves into a vibrant and impulsive atmosphere at the bar, where there is an energetic mood of camaraderie and passion. The singer finds himself swept into this lively environment, filled with discussions of love, tears, and patriotism. He rejects the idea of being an ordinary man and clashes with a disagreeable woman, reflecting the tensions and dynamics within relationships and society. The song ends with a dreamlike scene as everyone disappears, leaving the singer alone with cherry blossoms falling softly around him, evoking a bittersweet sense of nostalgia and loss in this tumultuous and vivid youth outside the mainstream.