Doukoku
工藤静香 Lyrics

The song Doukoku is about the feeling of unrequited love, and the pain and heartbreak that comes with it. The lyrics express the idea that someone may feel a sense of avoidance or uncertainty towards the person they love, while also holding onto the hope that they may be loved back. The singer is torn between their desire to tell their love interest about their feelings, and the fear of being rejected and hurt. This is exemplified by the lines "話がある と 照れたように言いかけたあなた 逃げる私 聞けよ イヤよ 聞けよ 知ってるわ" (You started to speak shyly, I ran away. Listen to me. No, I don't want to. Listen to me. I already know).

As the song progresses, the singer reflects on their experience of crying all night and coming to the realization that they have deep feelings for this person beyond friendship. They urge the person they love to find someone else, but at the same time, they feel a sense of jealousy and bitterness towards the idea of this person being with someone other than them. The song ends on a somewhat playful note, with the singer laughing and teasing themselves for falling for someone who doesn't feel the same way.

Overall, the song is a poignant and relatable depiction of the pain and complexity of unrequited love.