Junko Sakurada (桜田淳子 Sakurada Junko, born April 14, 1958 in Akita, Japan) … Read Full Bio ↴Junko Sakurada (桜田淳子 Sakurada Junko, born April 14, 1958 in Akita, Japan) is a Japanese singer and actress. She was part of a music trio in 1973, which included 山口百恵 and 森昌子. Sakurada then became successful in a solo music career, with 18 top ten singles in the 1970s. Her acting career ran from 1973 to 1993. She received multiple awards for her acting roles, including the Hochi Film Award, Award of the Japanese Academy, Kinema Junpo Award, and Mainichi Film Concours. Following her marriage, in a Blessing ceremony of the Unification Church in 1992, she retired from public life.

夏にご用心
桜田淳子 Lyrics

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夏は心の鍵を
甘くするわご用心
恋がドレスの裾を
くすぐるのよご用心

それでもがまんなど
出来なくなる
なやましげな

なやましげな
そよ風吹けば

誰かと不意に
くちづけするかも
あぶないあぶない
夏はほんとにご用心
白い水着のあとが
まぶしく見える夏の午後

夏はいけない夢を
見たくなるわご用心
恋がくちびる寄せて
ささやくのよご用心

それでもがまんなど
出来なくなる
キラキラした
キラキラした
太陽の下

すてきなひとに
誘惑されそう
あぶないあぶない
夏はほんとにご用心
焼けたからだの砂が
こぼれて落ちる夏の午後

焼けたからだの砂が
こぼれて落ちる夏の午後

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "夏にご用心" by 桜田淳子 (Junco Sakurada) speak about the dangers of summer love. The opening lines suggest that the summer season sweetens the keys to one's heart, warning listeners to be careful. The sensation of love is described as tickling the hem of a dress, a sensation that proves too much to bear, making it difficult to resist the temptation of sudden kisses on a summer breeze. The chorus repeats the phrase, "Dangerous, dangerous, be careful in the summer," as if to emphasize that the season heightens emotions and can lead to impulsive decisions.

The second verse speaks of summer dreams and the intimacy of whispered words. The summer sun is like a shining, glittering star, and the temptation to follow one's desires is irresistible, even in the presence of potential suitors or idols. The lyrics once more urge caution, making it clear that the dangers of summer love are very real.

Line by Line Meaning

夏は心の鍵を甘くするわご用心
Summer will sweeten the key to your heart, be careful.

恋がドレスの裾をくすぐるのよご用心
Love will tickle the hem of your dress, be careful.

それでもがまんなど出来なくなる
You won't be able to hold back anymore.

なやましげななやましげなそよ風吹けば
As a worrisome breeze blows.

誰かと不意にくちづけするかも
You might suddenly kiss someone.

あぶないあぶない夏はほんとにご用心
Dangerous, dangerous, summer is really something to be careful about.

白い水着のあとがまぶしく見える夏の午後
The afterimage of a white swimsuit shines brightly in the afternoon of summer.

夏はいけない夢を見たくなるわご用心
Summer will make you want to dream of naughty things, be careful.

恋がくちびる寄せてささやくのよご用心
Love will bring your lips closer and whisper to you, be careful.

キラキラしたキラキラした太陽の下
Under the sparkling, sparkling sun.

すてきなひとに誘惑されそう
You might be tempted by someone wonderful.