Ai o kudasai
河合奈保子 Lyrics

The lyrics of 河合奈保子's song "Ai o kudasai" describe a woman's plea for love and understanding from the person she is infatuated with. She starts by asking for love, but in a gentle and subtle way. She then expresses her fear of not being able to return if he lets go of her, as he is the only one she truly loves. The woman then describes how she chases after him, stumbling through the streets and wanting to hear his true feelings. When he tells her he loves someone else, she is heartbroken and unable to stop her tears. However, she remains determined to hold on to her feelings and not give up on him.

The lyrics convey a sense of desperation and vulnerability, as the woman yearns for someone who may not feel the same way about her. It speaks to the universal experience of unrequited love, where one person pours their heart out to another, hoping for reciprocation. She is willing to bear the hurt and pain of love, knowing that it is only through experiencing these feelings that she can truly express her emotions. The song's title, "Ai o kudasai," is a phrase that simply means "Please give me love," but the way in which it is sung conveys a depth of emotion that is both powerful and poignant.