少年時代
沢田知可子 Lyrics

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夏が過ぎ風あざみ
誰のあこがれにさまよう
青空に残された
私の心は夏模様

夢が覚め夜の中
永い冬が窓を閉じて
呼びかけたままで

夢はつまり想い出のあとさき

夏まつり宵かがり
胸のたかなりにあわせて
八月は夢花火
私の心は夏模様
M... M... M... Mm...

目が覚めて夢のあと
長い影が夜にのびて
星屑の空へ
夢はつまり想い出のあとさき

夏が過ぎ風あざみ
誰のあこがれにさまよう
八月は夢花火
私の心は夏模様

M... M... M... Mm...
Lalalalala...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of 沢田知可子's 少年時代 (Shounen Jidai / Childhood) describe the fleeting nature of summer and the bittersweet memories that remain. The first verse speaks of a wanderlust that lingers after summer has passed, and the singer's heart remains in the vibrant, carefree spirit of the season. In the winter, memories of summer dreams remain, beckoning the singer to return to that time of warmth and joy. The second verse continues to explore the transience of time and memory, with dreams becoming mere echoes of the past and shadows stretching long into the night. However, the summer festival and fireworks still ignite the singer's heart with the same youthful enthusiasm of seasons past.

Overall, the nostalgic tone of the lyrics is enhanced by the use of seasonal imagery and references to dreams and memories. The repeated refrain of "私の心は夏模様" ("My heart is summer-patterned") reinforces the idea that the singer's youth and vitality are forever stamped by the passing of summer.

Line by Line Meaning

夏が過ぎ風あざみ
Summer has passed, and the wind carries me along

誰のあこがれにさまよう
I wander, longing for someone

青空に残された
What remains is the blue sky

私の心は夏模様
My heart is colored with memories of summer

夢が覚め夜の中
I awaken from a dream, surrounded by darkness

永い冬が窓を閉じて
A long winter closes my window

呼びかけたままで
My longing remains unfulfilled

夢はつまり想い出のあとさき
My dream is just the aftermath of memories

夏まつり宵かがり
At the summer festival, in the evening

胸のたかなりにあわせて
My heart beats with excitement

八月は夢花火
August is like a dreamy fireworks display