Sherry
林田健司 Lyrics

The lyrics of 林田健司's song SHERRY depict a longing for a lost love, represented by the eponymous character of the song. The first verse paints a picture of a sweet, innocent love that is slipping away, despite the singer's efforts to hold it tight. The mirror mentioned in the lyrics seems to embody a sense of detachment, reflecting the singer's pain back at him with cold, unfeeling light. The second verse reveals that the relationship has already ended, with the singer feeling bereft and forgotten. He clings to a desperate hope that his love can be rekindled, and begs Sherry to stay with him just for one more night, so that he can hold onto the memory of their love.

The chorus is the central motif of the song, with the repeated refrain of "Why don't you SHERRY" expressing the singer's frustration and confusion. He cannot understand why Sherry has left him, why she has caused him so much pain. The final verse sees him grappling with these feelings, trying to understand what he might do to win her back. The plaintive, lonely tone of the song conveys the singer's sense of loss and solitude, as he struggles to come to terms with the end of his relationship.