さとうきび畑
比嘉中 Lyrics

The lyrics of 比嘉中's さとうきび畑 (Sugarcane Field) describe a vast sugarcane field with green waves undulating as far as the eye can see. The peaceful scene is interrupted by memories of war and loss: the first verse mentions how wars arrived from across the sea, while the second verse introduces the death of the singer's father in a bomb raid. In the third verse, the singer sees his father's calloused hands in a dream and feels a longing to call out to him, but also a sense of being lost in the green waves of the sugarcane field. The final verses bring a sense of overwhelming sadness, as memories of loss come crashing in like waves that can't be tamed.

The song's lyrics seem to capture a sense of nostalgia for a simpler, more peaceful time, while acknowledging the harsh realities of war and loss. The sugarcane field becomes a symbol for both the beauty and the fragility of life, and the waves of green are contrasted with the waves of sadness that come with memories of the past. The singer's dream of his father's calloused hands is a particularly poignant image, evoking a sense of connection and longing for a lost loved one.