北帰行
小林旭 Lyrics

These lyrics are from the song 北帰行, which means "Going Back North," performed by 小林旭 (Kobayashi Akira). The song talks about a traveler who is heading back to the north, but the city is already far away, and the window is wet with dew. The traveler is crying and cannot stop the tears from flowing. The dreams that seemed so important before now seem empty and meaningless, and the darkness of the day looms. The traveler's hopes and desires are slipping away, just like their love and kindness have already left him.

The lyrics suggest that the traveler is going through a significant emotional and physical journey. The fact that the traveler is heading back north may mean that they are returning home, but it could also be metaphorical, indicating their search for inner peace and freedom. The traveler is experiencing a range of emotions, including loss and regret, as indicated by the lines "恩愛我を去りぬ" (enai wa wo sarinu) meaning "love and kindness have already left me." The traveler seems to be contemplating the uncertainty of the future, as expressed in the last line: "明日はいずこの町か" (ashita wa izu kono machi ka), meaning "Where will I be tomorrow?"