南国土佐を後にして
大月みやこ Lyrics

The song 南国土佐を後にして (Leaving the Southern Land of Tosa) by 大月みやこ is a nostalgic melody about leaving one's homeland and reminiscing about old memories. The lyricist expresses their longing for their hometown and the friends they left behind. The opening line, "南国土佐を後にして (Leaving the Southern Land of Tosa)," sets the mood for the rest of the song.

The verse, "思い出します 故郷の友が (I remember the friends I left behind in my hometown)," is particularly poignant since it highlights the importance of close relationships and attachments to one's origins. The song then describes a scene where the singer witnessed a performance of a traditional song called "よさこい節 (Yosakoi-Bushi)" in Himeji, a city in the Kansai region of Japan. The reference to "坊さんかんざし (Bosan Kamisashi)," a headgear worn by Buddhist monks, suggests that the performance the singer witnessed might have been related to a religious ceremony or festival.

Next, the song describes a scene by the moonlit beach where the singer and friends are enjoying a bonfire and singing "よさこい節 (Yosakoi-Bushi)." The verse, "みませ みせましょ うら戸をあけて 月の名所は 桂浜 (Let's reveal, let's reveal, open the back door, the famous site of the moon is Katsurahama)," encourages the listeners to join in on the merrymaking and appreciate the picturesque view of the moon at Katsurahama beach in Kochi, the capital city of Tosa.

Overall, the lyrics of 南国土佐を 後にして express the singer's yearning for their hometown, the memories made there, and cultural phenomena such as "よさこい節 (Yosakoi-Bushi)." Through this timeless song, the lyricist evokes a sense of longing and nostalgia that is relatable to anyone who has left their homeland behind.