京しぐれ
三代沙也可 Lyrics

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東京しぐれか泣かせの雨か
こんなに濡れたとなぜ来ない
あの娘に空似のカレンダーガール

こっち見ているカウンター
しぐれ移り気移り雨

東京しぐれか並木の雨か

酒場のガラスに濡れかかる
孤独な心にあの娘のことを
想い出させて泣かせるよ
しぐれ未練な通り雨
東京しぐれか泣かせの雨か
こんなに濡れたとなぜ来ない
あの娘に空似のカレンダーガール
こっち見ているカウンター
しぐれ移り気移り雨

東京しぐれか並木の雨か
酒場のガラスに濡れかかる
孤独な心にあの娘のことを

想い出させて泣かせるよ
しぐれ未練な通り雨

Overall Meaning

The song "京しぐれ" by 三代沙也可 is a poignant reflection on a rainy night in Tokyo. The first verse questions whether the rain is just a passing shower or a rain that brings sorrow. The singer wonders why the rain has come when they are alone and waiting for someone special. The second verse paints a picture of a lonely heart, seeking solace in the rain and memories of a lost love. The chorus repeats the question of whether it is the gentle drizzle of Tokyo or a rain that brings tears.

The imagery in the song is powerful, focusing on the rain in Tokyo and how it can reflect emotions ranging from moodiness to loneliness. The singer is clearly seeking solace from the rain, and it almost feels as if the rain itself is a person they are waiting for. The lyrics are deceptively simple, yet the emotions they convey are complex and relatable. The song is a beautiful portrayal of how nature can echo our innermost feelings.

Line by Line Meaning

東京しぐれか泣かせの雨か
Is this the Tokyo drizzle or tears of sadness?

こんなに濡れたとなぜ来ない
Why won't she come even if I'm this drenched?

あの娘に空似のカレンダーガール
She looks like a calendar girl from the skies.

こっち見ているカウンター
The counter is looking at me.

しぐれ移り気移り雨
The drizzle is unpredictable and fleeting.

東京しぐれか並木の雨か
Is this the Tokyo drizzle or rain on the tree-lined street?

酒場のガラスに濡れかかる
The glass in the bar is getting wet.

孤独な心にあの娘のことを
I remember that girl in my lonely heart.

想い出させて泣かせるよ
It makes me cry to remember her.

しぐれ未練な通り雨
The drizzle is a lingering, regretful passing rain.

Writer(s): 伊藤雪彦, 松井由利夫, 松井　由利夫, 伊藤　雪彦

Contributed by Mila I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.