Miyuki Kawanaka (川中美幸, December 5, 1955) is a Japanese Enka singer.

… Read Full Bio ↴Miyuki Kawanaka (川中美幸, December 5, 1955) is a Japanese Enka singer.

She was born Kimiko Kawanaka. At a young age she moved to Osaka where she grew up. In 1973 she debuted as Kasuga Harumi with the song Shinjuku Tenshin. She later tried to become an idol with the release of Kantsubaki no Shima Kara. Both singles failed and she returned to Osaka to work at her mother's okonomiyaki restaurant. In 1976 she won a contest singing Anatani Inochi Gake. She later released that song as Miyuki Kawanaka; her second debut. It was not until 1980 that Miyuki hit it big with the single Futari Zake.

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貴船の宿
川中美幸 Lyrics

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はじめから
身丈に合わない恋ですが
結べる縁(えにし)はありますか
雨をあつめて流れる川と
たぎる心は拒(こば)めない
京都北山 ――
時雨かなしい貴船の宿

逢うたびに
抱かれてしまえば負けてゆく
つもった恨みも望みさえ
月の光にさらした肌を
責めているよな小夜あらし
京都草風呂 ――
髪も冷たい貴船の宿

何処までも
九十九(つづら)に折れてく木の根みち
ふたりの明日に似てますね
風に打たれて添えない恋が
落ちて点々紅椿

京都朝霧 ――
夢もおぼろな貴船の宿

Overall Meaning

In 川中美幸's song 貴船の宿, the singer talks about a love that doesn't seem to match her stature from the beginning. She wonders if they have a destined connection, even though her heart can't resist the surging feelings between them. The location of the song is set in the cold and lonely nights of the inn in the town of Kifune, Kyoto. The singer is questioning her love while viewing the scenery of the town's river and the inn's cold bath.

The lyrics suggest that despite the harsh conditions from wanting what she cannot have, the singer longs for the embrace from her love interest. She feels as though she has lost to her temptation and can't help but feel resentful about it. The frustration and regrets pile up, leaving the singer feeling vulnerable and exposed to the moonlight that highlights the small details on her skin. It seems as though the singer can't escape from the destructive storm of emotions.

In summary, the song 貴船の宿 depicts a love that is not one's typical match, with conflicting emotions, harsh surroundings, and overwhelming passion.

Line by Line Meaning

はじめから
Right from the beginning

身丈に合わない恋ですが
This love is beyond one's stature

結べる縁(えにし)はありますか
Is there any bond that can be tied?

雨をあつめて流れる川と
The river flowing with rainwater

たぎる心は拒(こば)めない
The heart is overwhelmed, cannot resist

京都北山 ――
Kyoto Kitayama

時雨かなしい貴船の宿
A sad inn in Kifune in a drizzle

逢うたびに
Every time we meet

抱かれてしまえば負けてゆく
If embraced, losing yourself

つもった恨みも望みさえ
Even long-held grudges and wishes