雪國
吉幾三 Lyrics

The lyrics of the song "雪國" by 吉幾三 express a sense of longing and sadness for a loved one who may be far away. The first stanza repeats the phrase "I love you, even now" and acknowledges the passing of time as the year comes to a close but the desire to see the loved one remains. The second stanza describes the snow falling outside a woman's window as she is alone in her room, feeling sad and wanting to see her loved one. She wants to be comforted by them and wants them to hear her out and be with her. The final stanza reveals that the woman had been stubborn and prideful towards the loved one, but now realizes her mistakes and takes a night train to see them, crying on the deck and pursuing them to the land of snow.

The song's imagery is powerful, as snow is often associated with loneliness or isolation, but can also represent a sense of purity or hope. The repeated phrase "追いかけて" (oi kakete), meaning "chase after" or "pursue", emphasizes the singer's desire and determination to be with their loved one. The lyrics express the universal human experience of longing for someone and the desire for connection and understanding.