男の涙
春日八郎 Lyrics
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死ぬときゃおれも 一緒だよ
苦労ばっかり かけてきた
ばかな男の 目になみだ
あまえておくれよ むしゃぶりついて
今夜はやけに 寒いなあ
医者がみすてた からだでも
云うてくれるな すまないなどと
妻という名は だてじゃない
来年春にゃ ふたりして
観音さまへ 詣ろうなァー
The lyrics to 春日八郎's song 男の涙, which translates to "A Man's Tears," speak to the loyalty and devotion of a man to his partner. The first line, "I won't let you die alone," sets the tone for the rest of the song, as the man promises to be with his partner through thick and thin, even in death. The second line, "When it's time to die, I'll be with you," solidifies this commitment and emphasizes the importance of their bond.
The third line, "I've caused you so much trouble," shows the man's regret for any hardship he may have brought into their relationship. The final line, "Tears in the eyes of a foolish man," suggests that this man may have made mistakes in the past but is now ready to make up for it by being there for their partner. The following lines about the man begging for affection and offering to heal his partner's body, despite being rejected by a doctor, further illustrate his dedication and love. The final line about visiting the Kannon statue together in the following spring reinforces the idea of an unbreakable bond between the two.
Overall, the song portrays a man who is willing to do anything and everything for his partner, even if it means sacrificing his own life. It is a beautiful tribute to the power of love and the depths of human devotion.
Line by Line Meaning
おまえを一人で 死なせるものか
I won't let you die alone
死ぬときゃおれも 一緒だよ
When you die, I'll be there with you
苦労ばっかり かけてきた
I've been through a lot of hardship
ばかな男の 目になみだ
Tears in the eyes of a foolish man
あまえておくれよ むしゃぶりついて
Please be indulgent and cling to me tightly
今夜はやけに 寒いなあ
Tonight is unusually cold
医者がみすてた からだでも
Even if your body has been forsaken by doctors
きっと癒すぜ このおれが
I'll definitely heal you
云うてくれるな すまないなどと
Don't say things like being sorry for me
妻という名は だてじゃない
The name of a wife is not meaningless
来年春にゃ ふたりして
Next spring, the two of us
観音さまへ 詣ろうなァー
Let's make a pilgrimage to Kannon-sama
Contributed by Eli J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.