Ohguro Maki (大黒摩季), born December 31, 1969, in Sapporo, Japan, is a Japanes… Read Full Bio ↴Ohguro Maki (大黒摩季), born December 31, 1969, in Sapporo, Japan, is a Japanese pop singer and songwriter.

In 1989, she passed the '3rd BAD' audition. Her famous songs are "DA・KA・RA", "Chotto", and so on... Her second single "DA・KA・RA" sold 1.1 million copies and won the 'Japan Record Grand Prix' newcomer award of the year. Because of her rare public appearances, she was originally known as a phantom singer, like Izumi Sakai of Zard. She is one of the rare Japanese singers that writes all her own material. So far she has released 15 albums and 30 singles.

One of her most popular hits is あなただけ見つめてる from the popular anime "SLAM DUNK". Her songs are frequently featured in Japanese anime such as "Detective Conan".

On May 2007, in order show her support for the idea of the Olympics in Tokyo, Ohguro held a free concert that brought a huge turnout, entitled "Olympics in Tokyo 2016!".

Summer Breeze
大黒摩季 Lyrics

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夕陽が波間に隠れてる
いきなり呼び出してごめんね wink your eyes
何となくその声が聞きたかった
もしも居なければ
それでもよかった

Summer breeze 潮風に揺れながら
終わった恋を捨てたかった

ねぇ summer breeze
心が枯れる前に
あなたに会えてよかった

静かに漂う白い砂
あなたの背中が遠くに見えた
黙って抱いてくれたり笑わせたり
傷ついた女には誰でも優しい

Summer breeze
どうして帰らないの?
もういいよ私大丈夫だから
そぅ summer breeze
このままそばにいたら
あなたに溺れてしまうわ

Summer breeze 柔らかな風に甘えて
このまま遠くへ流されちゃいけない
でも summer breeze
明日が来ないのなら

あなたを連れて逃げたい
(Summer breeze summer breeze)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Summer Breeze" by 大黒摩季 convey a sense of bittersweet nostalgia and longing for a past love. The song begins with the evening sun hiding between the waves, creating a romantic atmosphere. The singer apologizes for calling out to their former lover suddenly, blinking their eyes playfully. There is a sense that they were curious to hear their voice again, even though the singer claims it would have been okay if they weren't there.

The chorus, "Summer breeze," reflects the gentle and soothing sea breeze that symbolizes the emotions of the song. The singer expresses a desire to let go of a past relationship that has ended and move on. They reflect on the beauty of the beach, where white sand silently drifts and they see the back of their lover in the distance. The lyrics mention how their lover held them quietly and made them laugh, showing kindness to a wounded woman.

As the song progresses, the singer questions why their lover hasn't returned and reassures them that they are okay now, suggesting that they don't need them anymore. However, they also admit that if they stay by their side, they will be consumed by their love. The lyrics capture the conflicting emotions between wanting to let go and wanting to hold on. The longing and yearning in the lyrics are juxtaposed with the acceptance of the need to move forward.

Line by Line Meaning

夕陽が波間に隠れてる
The setting sun is hiding among the waves

いきなり呼び出してごめんね wink your eyes
Sorry for calling you out of the blue, wink your eyes

何となくその声が聞きたかった
Somehow, I wanted to hear your voice

もしも居なければそれでもよかった
If you weren't here, it would have been fine too

Summer breeze 潮風に揺れながら
Summer breeze, swaying in the sea breeze

終わった恋を捨てたかった
I wanted to let go of a love that has ended

ねぇ summer breeze
Hey, summer breeze

心が枯れる前に
Before my heart withers

あなたに会えてよかった
I'm glad I met you

静かに漂う白い砂
Quietly drifting white sand

あなたの背中が遠くに見えた
I saw your back in the distance