Taeko Onuki is a japanese pop singer and composer. She formed the pop-based… Read Full Bio ↴Taeko Onuki is a japanese pop singer and composer. She formed the pop-based band Sugar Babe with 山下達郎 (Tatsuro Yamashita) and 村松邦男 (Kunio Muramatsu) in 1973. Her first album, "Gray Skies", was released in 1976.
She also produced the soundtrack for the Japanese movie "Tokyo Biyori" and won the 21st Japanese Academy Award "Best Song Award" in 1998.

言い出せなくて
大貫妙子 Lyrics

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目と目が会うたびに気になるあの人
ウキウキおしゃべりもすぐにうわの空
ダメダメこのままですまして見せるの
ホラホラあわてずに心おちつけて
本当は耳もとで聞きたいのやさしいひとこと

ゆらゆら揺れ動く心をわかって
ドキドキ胸のうち早く伝えたいの

知らん顔のそんなあなたに夢中なのよ

そろそろうちあけてあなたの口から
わくわくするような話ししてほしい
いつまで待てばいいの私には言い出せないから

ゆらゆら揺れ動く心をわかって

ドキドキ胸のうち早く伝えたいの
知らん顔のそんなあなたに夢中なのよ

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to 大貫妙子's song 言い出せなくて describe the feelings of someone who is infatuated with another person. Every time their eyes meet, she can't help but think about that person, but when it comes to talking with them, she becomes scatterbrained and unable to express her feelings. She wishes that the person could say something kind to her, but is too afraid to bring it up herself. The chorus repeats her inner turmoil and desire to confess her feelings, but she is too captivated by the person to remain indifferent to their seeming indifference towards her.

The lyrics capture the universal struggle of being too shy to express one's emotions, a relatable and poignant theme that resonates with many people. 大貫妙子's delivery is delicate and emotive, giving depth and an air of vulnerability to the lyrics. The song's slow tempo and dreamy synth-pop melody add to the wistful and romantic atmosphere of the song.

Line by Line Meaning

目と目が会うたびに気になるあの人
Every time our eyes meet, I can't help but think about that person.

ウキウキおしゃべりもすぐにうわの空
Even though I feel excited and want to chat, my mind easily drifts off.

ダメダメこのままですまして見せるの
I'm just making do and pretending that everything is fine, but in reality, I'm not satisfied.

ホラホラあわてずに心おちつけて
Hey, take a deep breath and calm down your heart.

本当は耳もとで聞きたいのやさしいひとこと
Actually, I want to hear a kind word whispered in my ear.

そろそろうちあけてあなたの口から
It's about time that you tell me something from your own mouth.

わくわくするような話ししてほしい
I want you to tell me an exciting story.

いつまで待てばいいの私には言い出せないから
I don't know how long I'll have to keep waiting because I can't seem to come clean.

ゆらゆら揺れ動く心をわかって
Please understand my fluctuating and trembling heart.

ドキドキ胸のうち早く伝えたいの
My heart is pounding, and I want to tell you quickly.

知らん顔のそんなあなたに夢中なのよ
I'm infatuated with you, even though you act like you don't know anything.