今さらジロー
小柳ルミ子 Lyrics

The song "今さらジロー" by 小柳ルミ子 (Rumiko Oyagi) is a melancholic reflection on a past relationship that ended due to the actions of the unnamed "Jiro." The lyrics describe the memory of a rainy night two years prior, when Jiro left after brushing off the singer's hand. The singer has torn up Jiro's photo in the past, and now she reflects on the complicated, painful feelings she has towards him. She hesitates to confess her lingering love for Jiro, as he betrayed her by leaving for another woman despite having been with her. The refrain emphasizes the idea that love is fragile and transient, like a soap bubble.

The use of the name "Jiro" is very common in Japanese music as it can be used to represent a common man or an ideal partner for a woman. The song title "今さら" (imasara) translates to "now" or "finally" and expresses the idea that it is too late for the singer to confess her feelings to Jiro. The chorus that repeats throughout the song with the lyrics "ルルララルルララ ルルラララ" is reminiscent of a nursery rhyme, further emphasizing the idea of fleeting, childlike love.