越前岬
川中美幸 Lyrics

The lyrics to 川中美幸's song 越前岬 describe the pain of a woman longing for a man who may not reciprocate her feelings. The opening lines express the woman's desperation as she clings to any sound that might remind her of the man - she listens intently to the sound of the train whistle, hoping to hear a signal from him. But despite trying to drown her sorrow in alcohol, she cannot escape her longing for him even as she struggles to keep up with his pace. The refrain, "Anata koishii, anata koishii, Echizen Misaki" ("I miss you, I miss you, Echizen Cape"), underscores the woman's intense yearning for the man she loves at a location that holds special memories for them.

The second stanza describes the woman's dream of happiness, which ultimately proves to be her undoing. She recognizes that her desire for this man has made her lose sight of what is best for her in the long run, and yet she cannot resist the pull of her heartstrings. The final stanza speaks to the mixed emotions of love and loss that the woman feels in her memories of the man. She knows that their future is shared, but she cannot help feeling the warmth of his embrace from that one night, which she clings to in a moment of solitude. The final line, "Haru wo machimasu, haru wo machimasu, Echizen Misaki" ("Waiting for spring, waiting for spring, Echizen Cape"), evokes a sense of longing and anticipation that is bittersweet and poignant.