酒よ
吉幾三 Lyrics

The lyrics to 吉幾三's song 酒よ capture the lonely feeling of drinking alone while listening to enka music. The first verse starts with "There are many memories in tears, there are also some scars in the heart." This sets the tone for the rest of the song, which is about a man drinking alone and reflecting on past memories with his loved one. As he drinks he listens to enka music which brings back memories and emotions from the past. He looks back on a time when both he and his loved one were on a dream-filled ship, facing rough waves together.

The chorus repeats the phrase "naa sake yo" which is a kind of personification of alcohol, as if it is a friend the man is speaking to. The second verse depicts the man's desire to drink until he falls asleep, and the idea that men have tomorrow to look forward to. However, he still apologizes as he drinks and listens to enka, assuring his love for his partner and that he will continue to love them in the future.

Overall, the song captures the bittersweet feelings of reminiscing on the past and the comfort that alcohol and music can bring during those moments of solitude and reflection.