潮騒のメモリー
天野春子 (小泉今日子) Lyrics

The lyrics to Shiosai No Memory (Memory of the Sea) by Haruko Amano (Kyoko Koizumi) are about a young woman who is returning to her hometown in the north, without seeing anyone, riding on a low-pressure front. She writes "I miss you" on the sand and wants Johnny to return her 1000 yen. She remembers the strong and tumultuous waves of her 17-year-old self, like the waves that come and go.

The chorus repeats several times with some variations. She wants Johnny to come over and jump over the fire, and she writes "I miss you" on the sand. She wants to catch a taxi and meet the mermaid at the shore. She is an early-born mermaid who plays the "A minor arpeggio gently" on the guitar as part of her memory by the sea.

The ocean imagery in the song is heavily used to express strong emotions. The waves signify the strong feelings and are used to express how it’s hard to remember and forget in the same intensity. The song’s flow is harmonious, and it is full of longing and nostalgia. The lyrics take the listener through a daydream-like journey down memory lane. The use of a mermaid as a metaphor is common in Japan, as mermaids are mythical creatures that are said to be beautiful, and they represent longing and romanticism.