Michiyo Azusa (Japanese: 梓みちよ) (4 May 1943 - 29 January 2020) was the stage… Read Full Bio ↴Michiyo Azusa (Japanese: 梓みちよ) (4 May 1943 - 29 January 2020) was the stage name of Michiyo Hayashi (林美千代), a Japanese singer and actresses known for her 1963 song Konichiwa Akachan, or Hello Baby. Born in Fukuoka, Hayashi trained at the Takarazuka Music School, adopting her stage name when she started her singing career. As well as hits like Konichiwa Akachan, Futari De Osake Wo and Merankorī, she performed in a number of musical films, including Dorufutzzau desu yu! Zen'in Totsugeki of 1969, and continued to produce music into the 1990s, performing Konichiwa Akachan at the 1992 Kōhaku Uta Gassen. Her music spanned a wide range of styles from tango to J-pop.

二人でお酒を
梓みちよ Lyrics

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うらみっこなしで別れましょうね
さらりと水にすべて流して
心配しないでひとりっきりは
子供のころから慣れているのよ
それでもたまに淋しくなったら
二人でお酒を飲みましょうね
飲みましょうね

いたわり合って別れましょうね
こうなったのもお互いのせい
あなたと私は似たもの同志
欠点ばかりが目立つ二人よ
どちらか急に淋しくなったら
二人でお酒を飲みましょうね
飲みましょうね

どうにかなるでしょここの街の
どこかで私は生きて行くのよ
それでもたまに淋しくなったら

二人でお酒を飲みましょうね
飲みましょうね

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to 梓みちよ's song 二人でお酒を, which translates to "Let's Drink Alone Together", talk about a couple who have decided to break up without holding any grudges towards each other. The first verse urges to let go of any resentment and wash away any lingering emotions just like how water cleanses everything. The singer assures that she's used to being alone, and even if she feels lonely at times, she suggests that they should drink together to comfort each other.

The second verse talks about how both parties are to blame for their relationship's downfall as they share similar flaws that they can't help but display. The singer comforts the other, telling them that it's going to be okay and they'll find a way to live their life in the city. Even in the future when they feel lonely, they can always drink with each other to help ease their emotions.

The song talks about the bittersweet nature of breakups and the feelings of loneliness that follow. In a way, it celebrates the companionship that one can have even in tough times and showcases the importance of mutual respect and understanding in a relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

うらみっこなしで別れましょうね
Let's part without resentment

さらりと水にすべて流して
Let's release everything like water

心配しないでひとりっきりは
Don't worry, being alone is something I'm used to since childhood

子供のころから慣れているのよ
I've been accustomed to it since childhood

それでもたまに淋しくなったら
But if I sometimes feel lonely

二人でお酒を飲みましょうね
Let's drink together

飲みましょうね
Let's drink

いたわり合って別れましょうね
Let's part with kindness towards each other

こうなったのもお互いのせい
This is both of our fault

あなたと私は似たもの同志
You and I are kindred spirits

欠点ばかりが目立つ二人よ
We are just two people whose flaws are most noticeable