街の灯り
堺正章 Lyrics


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そばに誰かいないと沈みそうなこの胸
まるで潮がひいたあとの暗い海のように
ふれる肩のぬくもり感じながら話を
もっともっと出来るならば今はそれでいいさ
息でくもる窓に書いた
君の名前指でたどり
あとの言葉迷いながら
そっといった
街の灯りちらちら あれは何をささやく
愛が一つめばえそうな胸がはずむ時よ

好きな唄を耳のそばで
君のために低く歌い
あまい涙さそいながら
そして待った




街の灯りちらちら あれは何をささやく
愛が一つめばえそうな胸がはずむ時よ

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to 堺正章's song 街の灯り describe a feeling of loneliness and the longing for companionship. The first couple lines describe a heart that feels like it's sinking without someone nearby. It's then compared to an ocean that has receded and appears dark after the tide has gone out. The singer then talks about the warmth that they feel from the touch of someone else's shoulder and how they wish they could talk more together. They acknowledge that it's enough for now to feel that warmth.


The next few lines describe the singer writing the name of their loved one on a fogged-up window with their breath. They struggle to find the right words to express their feelings and end up quietly saying something to themselves. The chorus talks about the twinkling lights of the city and wonders what they might be whispering. The singer's heart feels like it's going to burst with love.


The next verse talks about the singer singing a beloved song for their loved one while tears fall. They wait patiently for their companion to arrive. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the light of the city and the love that fills the singer's heart.


Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of yearning for love and companionship, while also acknowledging the brief moments of warmth and connection that can make the heart swell.


Line by Line Meaning

そばに誰かいないと沈みそうなこの胸
My heart feels like it's sinking when no one is beside me


まるで潮がひいたあとの暗い海のように
It's as if I'm standing on a dark shore after the tide has receded


ふれる肩のぬくもり感じながら話を
I feel the warmth of your shoulder as we talk


もっともっと出来るならば今はそれでいいさ
I'm content with what we have now, but if we can do more, that would be great too


息でくもる窓に書いた
I wrote your name on the foggy window with my breath


君の名前指でたどり
I trace your name with my finger


あとの言葉迷いながら
I hesitate with what to say next


そっといった
I whispered softly


街の灯りちらちら あれは何をささやく
What are the twinkling city lights whispering about?


愛が一つめばえそうな胸がはずむ時よ
It's the time when my heart is ready to blossom with love


好きな唄を耳のそばで
I sing your favorite song close to your ear


君のために低く歌い
I sing it softly for you


あまい涙さそいながら
Tears well up in my eyes


そして待った
And I wait




Writer(s): 阿久 悠, 浜 圭介, 阿久 悠, 浜 圭介

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