Sayaka Mishiro (三代沙也可) is an enka singer from Oita, Japan. Mishiro was for … Read Full Bio ↴Sayaka Mishiro (三代沙也可) is an enka singer from Oita, Japan. Mishiro was for many years an office worker in Kobe, but after the earthquake of 1995, she relocated to Tokyo to pursue a career in music instead. Mishiro released her début single, "Sakegatari" (「酒がたり」) in 2002.

倖せもやい酒
三代沙也可 Lyrics

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世渡り下手で口下手な
こんな男のどこがいい
路地の小さな居酒屋のとまり木で
さしつさされつ飲む酒よ
...はなさない
可愛いやつさ倖せもやい酒

あなたのままでいてほしい

言って背中に手を添える
持って生まれた明るさでこの俺を
いつもささえてくれるやつ
...ありがとう
笑顔でかわす倖せもやい酒

あなたとならばどこまでも
ついてゆくわと言うおまえ
男ごころをやさしさでいつの日も
つつむ女のあたたかさ

...愛しいよ
今夜もふたり倖せもやい酒

Overall Meaning

These lyrics are describing a man who is not skilled at navigating through life or expressing himself well, but he has found solace in drinking at a small, cozy izakaya in a back alley. He doesn't talk much, but he enjoys the sake and finds happiness in the warmth of the place. He wants the person sitting next to him to stay as they are because they give him the support he needs. The woman responds by saying that she will follow him anywhere and will always wrap him in kindness with her feminine warmth. The two continue to drink happily together.

The lyrics portray a sense of comfort and contentment in a simple pleasure like drinking in a neighborhood pub. The man is not worried about being judged for his lack of social grace, and the woman loves him just the way he is. The words express a deep appreciation for the small things in life and the joy that can come from having a supportive person by your side.

Line by Line Meaning

世渡り下手で口下手な
I'm bad at navigating the world and expressing myself

こんな男のどこがいい
What's good about someone like me?

路地の小さな居酒屋のとまり木で
At a cozy little bar in a back alley

さしつさされつ飲む酒よ
Drinking alcohol, sharp and bitter

...はなさない
(I) won't speak

可愛いやつさ倖せもやい酒
Drinking happily with a cute person

あなたのままでいてほしい
I want you to stay just the way you are

言って背中に手を添える
I say it and put my hand on your back

持って生まれた明るさでこの俺を
With your naturally bright disposition, you support me

いつもささえてくれるやつ
That person who always supports me

...ありがとう
Thank you