太陽の下のストレンジャー
河合奈保子 Lyrics

The song 太陽の下のストレンジャー or "Stranger Under the Sun" by 河合奈保子 or Nahoko Kakiage is a love song that describes a chance encounter with a stranger on a beach during a sudden rain in the sun storm. The waves crashing on the shore combined with the rain mimics the singer's fluttering heart as they notice the stranger standing in the shade of a parasol. As they watch the rain, the singer breathes in sync with the stranger and feels their gentle touch on their wet hair, causing a mixture of emotions including a desire to escape, feeling pulled by the moment of being with the stranger, and the heady scent of the stranger's sun-kissed skin.

As the storm progresses, the cobalt color of the rain increases, symbolizing the intensity of intense emotions of falling in love which reaches a peak in a sudden kiss. After the kiss, the singer muses on the fact that they prefer to not even consider the possibility of falling in love with this stranger, although it is tempting. The sudden kiss seems like a distant dream, and the singer is unsure if it is something they want to pursue or leave behind. But, the moment remains unforgettable, and every time they touch, the scent of their skin draws them closer together. The song ends on the titular line "Stranger under the Sun," which describes the moment and the person who made it memorable.