雨音はショパンの調べ
小林麻美 Lyrics

The lyrics to 小林麻美's song 雨音はショパンの調べ speak to the emotional impact of music, specifically the powerful effect that the compositions of Chopin have on the singer. The first line describes the physical act of blocking out extraneous noise and allowing oneself to fully experience the music by putting one's fingers in one's ears. The subsequent lines describe the intense and overwhelming feeling that this music creates, almost paralyzing the heart with its sweetness. However, despite this feeling, the singer recognizes that they must stop listening to Chopin, as they will never be able to see him again. The refrain "Rainy Days" then suggests that this feeling is tied to a melancholic atmosphere, perhaps the rain representing the sadness they feel at not being able to see Chopin again.

The second verse similarly speaks to the emotional impact of the music, with the singer placing their cheek on their knee and whispering "I love you" to the rain. However, they then acknowledge that they must stop listening to Chopin and move on from their memories of him. The refrain then takes on a slightly different meaning, suggesting that the singer is using music (symbolized by Chopin's piano) as a coping mechanism to deal with their pain.

Overall, the lyrics speak to the intense emotional response that music can create and the power it has to bring back memories and evoke feelings of melancholy. Through the metaphor of Chopin's music, the singer expresses their longing, sadness, and struggle to move on.