さよならじゃ終わらない
中森明菜 Lyrics

In 中森明菜's song さよならじゃ終わらない (Sayonara ja Owara Nai), the lyrics express the singer's feelings of separation from a loved one, emphasizing that even though they may say farewell, their love for each other will not end. The opening lines express the singer's current state of being, stating that despite crying, it is not due to sadness but rather due to the warmth of the person's arms being very comforting. This shows that even though the situation is difficult, there is still love and comfort to be found in the presence of the person leaving.

The chorus emphasizes the title of the song, which translates to "Farewells Don't End It," indicating that even though it may seem like the end, there is still hope for their love to continue. The singer acknowledges that the person they love may be selfish, but they can't bear to leave them alone. This emphasizes the difficulty in letting go of someone even if they may not be perfect.

The second verse shows that the singer may have been stubborn in the past but always had their eyes on the person they loved. They express that they don't want to give up on the relationship even though it may be painful. The final lines express that the love they share will not end solely due to the physical act of saying goodbye, but rather it will persist and grow stronger through each other's support.