裏町夜曲
春日八郎 Lyrics

These lyrics are from the song “Uramachi Yakyoku” by Haruomi Hosono, and they describe two people who have fallen in love in a seedy part of town. The singer is willing to be foolish if it means being with the other person, even if their circumstances are less than ideal. He mentions how they are currently staying together in a temporary accommodation in this backstreet neighborhood. He claims that he was telling himself not to cry even though he eventually breaks down in tears. The singer understands that they are stuck in a fate where they are constantly in the shadows, but he begs for the wind to not stir up any more trouble than they already have. He tells his lover that he will drink with them and that if getting drunk can make their troubles disappear, then he is willing to do it. However, the reality is that the dark and gloomy atmosphere of this part of town will not disappear despite their efforts.

The lyrics paint a picture of two people trying to find solace in each other in a dreary part of the city. They are fully aware of their situation and their lack of options, but they are willing to embrace the temporary joy that they can find in their love. The sadness and despair in their lives are not completely erased by their relationship, but it is enough to make their stay in the “Uramachi” just a little bit more tolerable.