英雄
井上陽水 Lyrics

The lyrics of 井上陽水's song 英雄 describe nostalgic memories of summer and youthful joy. The song reflects on playing baseball and specifically mentions pitching, using phrases such as "内角の高めに 快感を投げ込めボールボーイ" ("Throwing high and tight for a rush, ball boy") and "指先を広げて 外角に沈めてトレビアン" ("Spread your fingers wide and sink it low and outside, Trevián"). These lyrics convey a sense of exhilaration and determination, as well as the thrill of playing a sport.

The song then goes on to mention a night when the singer threw too much and broke their fingernails. They describe how they had to fix their nails in the shape of a crescent moon using nail polish. The lyrics also mention the beauty of summer and the blue skies, contrasting this with the crowd and the television in the city, and the loneliness and timelessness of the desert at dusk.

The chorus repeatedly says "No, beautiful boy," perhaps referring to the singer themselves as they look back on their memories of childhood. The song ends with a refrain of "I wonder who," perhaps indicating that the singer is reflecting on the past and how they have changed since then.

Overall, the lyrics of 英雄 capture a sense of nostalgia and a yearning for the past, specifically memories of playing baseball and enjoying the beauty of summer.