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中森明菜 Lyrics

The lyrics to the song "Southern Wind" by Akina Nakamori describe a carefree and somewhat dangerous feeling of being on the seaside. The singer greets the ocean breeze and is drawn to the natural rhythm it creates in her body, as she twirls her Panama hat between her fingers. She receives a message in the form of an offered fruit liquor from a stranger, and feels a strong gaze on her back that makes her hesitate. She sits in a white chair, curious about the way her body fits in it, and raises her melancholy mood by flicking her hair with a movie-like feeling. She is taken in by the danger of this sensation.

As the tropical palm tree leaves sway overhead, she takes a pause to rest her heated body. Ignoring any obvious looks of temptation from the men around her in seaside bars, she poses for herself with her clear viewpoint. She is tempted by these men, but she can't resist the allure of the beach. A handsome young man on a white yacht catches her gaze as she accidentally waves to him. The lyrics suggest that she is both attracted, yet mildly scared by the potential danger of these men and the luxurious surroundings, and the playful wink they give her as she passes by their hotel window.