私の先生
榊原郁恵 Lyrics

The lyrics of 榊原郁恵's song 私の先生 describe the singer reminiscing about their past relationship with their teacher. The opening lines ask the teacher if they remember the singer, mentioning a handmade sweater they used to wear. The singer then asks the teacher if they considered them an adult or a child when they were 17 years old. The lyrics mention a specific incident where the singer was scolded by their older brother for wandering around in their pajamas, and how they sought solace in the teacher while crying to the tune of the song "Hotaru no Hikari" (The Light of Fireflies). The singer wonders if the teacher was indeed their first love.

The lyrics continue by questioning whether love is something that exists in the heart, as their relationship with the teacher became the subject of rumors within the class. The singer mentions being interrogated during break time, as if there were some secret between the two. They inquire if the teacher is still unmarried and if they would be open to hanging out together. The singer confesses their longing and desires a heart-to-heart conversation that would make them feel passionately in love again. They question whether their own feelings make them an adult, and again ask if the teacher is still unmarried. They express their willingness to visit and have an honest conversation.