女の港
大月みやこ Lyrics

The lyrics to 大月みやこ's song 女の港 speak about the experiences of a woman waiting for her sailor lover to return to the port town where they live. The first stanza expresses the woman's insecurity about her appearance, questioning whether or not she should have worn a kimono instead of wearing too much lipstick. The second line refers to a recent incident where a lost sailor was found and helped to travel safely to Nagasaki, the neighboring port town. The woman further expresses the long and painful wait for her lover's return, as time seems to stand still when she is waiting for him.

The second stanza speaks about the fragility of the bond between the woman and her lover when they are separated. Though they have confirmed their love for each other in Yokohama, the distance between them as he travels to 胆沢 (Tara) worries her. She expresses the concern that their love may not be strong enough to withstand the distance between them. Despite this, she waits for him on the harbor, listening to the cries of the seagulls in the background, and hopes their love will endure until he returns.

The lyrics touch upon the theme of separation and reunion, the pain of waiting for one's lover, and the strength and fragility of love when stretched over great distances. The song also highlights the unique culture of Japan's port towns, where women were central to the work and life of the harbor, waiting for their sailors to return from the sea with the catch of the day. It speaks to the deep-rooted cultural belief in the importance of loyalty, commitment, and waiting, as well as the strength and resilience of women who stood by their men in times of hardship and love.