Fuyumi Sakamoto (坂本冬美, born 30th March 1967 in Wakayama Prefecture) is a Ja… Read Full Bio ↴Fuyumi Sakamoto (坂本冬美, born 30th March 1967 in Wakayama Prefecture) is a Japanese enka and kayōkyoku singer. Her star sign is Aries, and her favourite food is sushi, strawberries, mandarin oranges, and papaya. In 1986 she participated in the NHK Kayō Heaven Competition in Wakayama Prefecture, where she was discovered by one of the judges, Kōshō Inomata, who took her as his apprentice. In April 1986 she moved to Tokyo to start her training. On 4th March 1987 she made her professional début with the single "Abare Taiko" (「あばれ太鼓」) on Capitol Tokyo. She is currently signed to EMI Music Japan. For up-to-date information (in Japanese) on Fuyumi Sakamoto, please visit her official website at http://www.fuyumi-fc.com/.

ふたりの大漁節
坂本冬美 Lyrics

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沖じゃ名うての暴れん坊が
背中丸めて飲んでるお酒
船を出せない嵐の晩は
そばに私がいるじゃない
アレワエーエエトソーリャ大漁だェ
晴天(なぎ)待つふたりの大漁節

陸(おか)じゃ取り柄も甲斐性もないと

笑うあんたが私の宝
徳利並べてゆらりと酔って
膝を枕に眠りゃいい
アレワエーエエトソーリャ大漁だェ
寄り添うふたりの大漁節

海よ荒れるな夜風よ哭くな
どんな苦労も笑顔で耐える
ここはあんたと私の港
出船入り船夢見船

アレワエーエエトソーリャ大漁だェ
春呼ぶふたりの大漁節

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of 坂本冬美's song ふたりの大漁節 is about two people who are in love and fishing as their trade. The song talks about how on stormy nights when they cannot go out fishing, they drink together with the woman beside the man to comfort him. The phrase "アレワエーエエトソーリャ大漁だェ" which translates to "Are wa ee e to soriya, dauryou da!" ("Alright, hey, yes we have a big catch!"), is repeated throughout the song indicating their joy and excitement when they successfully bring in a good catch.

The second verse of the song highlights the interpersonal connection between the two people, with the woman valuing the man's humorous character referring to him as her treasure. As they drink from their sake cups, they may get so comfortable with each other that she would use his lap as a pillow when sleepy, portraying the bond between them.

The last verse talks about how they both endure the hardships of fishing, being each other's support system, and how every vessel they ride feels like a dream. They both call the ocean their home, and dance to the 大漁節 ("tairyou bushi"), which is a traditional dance song performed by fishermen throughout Japan. Overall, the song emphasizes the theme of love, dedication, and the strength of a working partnership.

Line by Line Meaning

沖じゃ名うての暴れん坊が
Out at sea, there's a notorious troublemaker

背中丸めて飲んでるお酒
With a hunched back, drinking alcohol

船を出せない嵐の晩は
On stormy nights, when the ships can't go out

そばに私がいるじゃない
I'm right there by their side, aren't I?

アレワエーエエトソーリャ大漁だェ
Arewae, eto, sorya, it's a bountiful catch!

晴天(なぎ)待つふたりの大漁節
The fishing song of two awaiting clear skies

陸(おか)じゃ取り柄も甲斐性もないと
On land, you have no strong suits or charisma

笑うあんたが私の宝
But your laughter is my treasure

徳利並べてゆらりと酔って
Lining up sake bottles and getting tipsy

膝を枕に眠りゃいい
You can rest your head on my lap and sleep

寄り添うふたりの大漁節
The fishing song of two snuggling close