かもめが翔んだ日
島津亜矢 Lyrics

The lyrics to 島津亜矢's song かもめが翔んだ日 speak about the feelings of sadness and heartbreak associated with a lost love. The first verse describes a moment in time when the harbor lights become replaced by the morning sun, when a seagull takes flight. The following verses reveal the singer's inner thoughts and emotions, questioning why people come to the sea and why love always seems to end in heartache. The lyrics suggest that the singer is still in love with the person who left, even though she knows it's a repetitive cycle. The final line of the chorus, "あなたはひとりで生きられるのね" (You can live alone), suggests that the person has moved on, while the singer is still stuck in the past.

The lyrics of "かもめが翔んだ日" were written by Aku Yu, a prominent Japanese songwriter specializing in enka music, while the music was composed by famous Japanese musician Takashi Matsumoto. The song was originally released in 1974 by Akira Fuse, a famous Japanese enka singer. 島津亜矢's version was released in 2001 and became a huge hit, reaching number one on the Oricon charts in Japan. The song has since become a Japanese classic, with its poignant lyrics and soothing melody capturing the hearts of many generations.