いっぽんどっこの唄
水前寺清子 Lyrics


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ぼろは着てても こころの錦
どんな花より きれいだぜ
若いときゃ 二度ない
どんとやれ 男なら
人のやれない ことをやれ
涙かくして 男が笑う
それがあの娘にゃ わからない
恋だなんて そんなもの
いいじゃないか 男なら
なげた笑顔を みておくれ
何がなくても 根性だけは
俺の自慢の ひとつだぜ
春が来りゃ 夢の木に




花が咲く 男なら
行くぜこの道 どこまでも

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of 水前寺清子's song いっぽんどっこの唄 reflect the theme of living life to the fullest as a man, even when faced with adversity. The line "ぼろは着てても こころの錦 どんな花より きれいだぜ" translates to "Even though I wear tattered clothing, my heart is still beautiful. More beautiful than any flower." This line conveys the idea that true beauty comes from within, not from external appearance.


The song also emphasizes the importance of taking risks and doing what others may not dare to do. The line "人のやれない ことをやれ" translates to "Do what others can't do." This line encourages the male listener to step outside of their comfort zone and take advantage of their youth while they still can. The song suggests that true masculinity comes from taking risks and doing what one believes is right, rather than conforming to societal expectations.


Overall, 水前寺清子's song いっぽんどっこの唄 is a powerful anthem that encourages men to live life on their own terms and to find beauty and strength within themselves.


Line by Line Meaning

ぼろは着てても こころの錦
Even though I wear tattered clothes, my heart is a beautiful brocade


どんな花より きれいだぜ
More beautiful than any flower


若いときゃ 二度ない
Youth comes only once


どんとやれ 男なら
Be a real man and give it your all


人のやれない ことをやれ
Do what others cannot do


涙かくして 男が笑う
A man smiles through his tears


それがあの娘にゃ わからない
That girl cannot understand it


恋だなんて そんなもの
Love is just a thing


いいじゃないか 男なら
It's okay if you're a man


なげた笑顔を みておくれ
Take a look at the thrown-away smile


何がなくても 根性だけは
Even if I have nothing, I have my spirit


俺の自慢の ひとつだぜ
It's one thing I'm proud of


春が来りゃ 夢の木に
When spring comes, the tree of dreams


花が咲く 男なら
If you're a man, the flowers will bloom


行くぜこの道 どこまでも
Let's go down this road, no matter where it takes us




Writer(s): 星野 哲郎, 安藤 実親, 星野 哲郎, 安藤 実親

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