ふたりの船唄
天童よしみ Lyrics

The song "Futari no Funauta" or "The Boat Song for Two" by Tendou Yoshimi expresses the hardships and joys of life through a metaphorical representation of two people on a journey together on a boat. The opening lyrics describe how if one looks back on their life, they can find many hardships and difficulties, but it's the memories of their life spent with their partner that make them into humorous stories that they can now laugh about. The chorus also evokes nostalgia as it reminds the listener of the memories of their youth and the two of them singing this song together on a boat.

The second stanza tells a story of two people who set out on a boat one morning from a port during the Showa era. However, they never thought it would be a long and challenging journey. The singer describes leaving behind a mother who was like a wild chrysanthemum, alone in her hometown. The melancholic tone of this stanza is expressed in the final line, "if we get drunk, we will cry as we remember our past with this boat song."

The final stanza is a reflection on the purpose of living. The singer suggests that everyone is born to find happiness someday. Even a lonely seagull in the sky can form groups and help each other, so it's essential to support each other in life. The line "live with your dreams in your heart" conveys the idea that one should strive for their goals, and it's essential to have aspirations in life.