はまなす酒場
伍代夏子 Lyrics

The lyrics to 伍代夏子's song はまなす酒場 describe a scene in a seaside town bar where a lone man, unfriendly and unapproachable, is drinking and saying something to himself. The singer, a woman in her prime, expresses her loneliness and desire, wishing she could be with this stranger if only he would notice her: "If I could just be held, I would give you my life, my whole life." The situation is complicated by the fact that the man has a wife, and the weather outside is snowy and cold.

The song reflects on the dual nature of human desires and emotions, the pain and joy of loneliness, and how the two can be intertwined. Despite the man's cold demeanor, the singer still yearns to connect with him, even if it is just through pouring him a drink. She is willing to risk injury and embarrassment, as she drops a small dish and cuts her little finger.

The lyrics evoke a sense of longing and desperation that is relatable to many human experiences. The use of the "hama-nasu" ("beach eggplant") as a symbol adds a layer of meaning, as it represents something that is hard and unyielding on the outside but soft and vulnerable on the inside.