ここに幸あり
大津美子 Lyrics

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嵐も吹けば雨も降る
女の道よなぜ険し
君を頼りに私は生きる
ここに幸あり青い空

誰にも言えぬ爪のあと
心にうけた恋の鳥
ないてのがれてさまよいゆけば

夜の巷(ちまた)の風かなし

命のかぎり呼びかける
こだまの果(はて)に待つは誰

君によりそい明るく仰ぐ
ここに幸あり白い雲

The lyrics of 大津美子's song "ここに幸あり" speak to the struggles and joys of the female experience. The opening lines paint a picture of the difficulties faced by women, with the metaphor of wind and rain symbolizing life's hardships. Despite this, the singer finds solace in the idea of having "happiness here" beneath the blue sky, relying on their partner to navigate life's obstacles.

The second half of the song delves into the theme of love and longing, with the singer referencing unseen emotional scars and a bird of love taking flight in their heart. The following lines express a sense of aimless wandering through the night streets, searching for a way to escape the woes of life. However, the chorus brings the focus back to the idea of happiness and finding it in the support of a partner, gazing up at white clouds as a symbol of hope.

Overall, "ここに幸あり" is a song that navigates complex and nuanced emotions surrounding the feminine experience, highlighting both the pain and joy that comes with navigating life's journey.

Line by Line Meaning

嵐も吹けば雨も降る
If there is a storm, there will be rain. The path of a woman can be treacherous.

女の道よなぜ険し
Why is the path of a woman so challenging?

君を頼りに私は生きる
I live relying on you.

ここに幸あり青い空
There is happiness here under the blue skies.

誰にも言えぬ爪のあと
The marks of secret nails cannot be spoken of to anyone.

心にうけた恋の鳥
The bird of love has nested in my heart.

ないてのがれてさまよいゆけば
If I cry and escape, I wander through the empty streets at night.

夜の巷(ちまた)の風かなし
The wind in the streets at night is lonely.

命のかぎり呼びかける
I call out as long as I live.

こだまの果(はて)に待つは誰
Who is waiting at the end of the echo?

君によりそい明るく仰ぐ
I stay close to you and look up to the bright skies.