花ごころ
河合美智子 Lyrics

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冬の厳しさ北風に咲く
花の凛々しさ目に沁みる
嘆くな男なら
今日がだめなら明日がある明日がある
生きてりゃついてまわる風
人生をあきらめず
花の魂が道しるべ

胸におさめろ悔しさつらさ
いつか咲く日の時をまて
嘆くな男なら
今日がだめなら明日がある明日がある
一度や二度のつまづきに
寄ろけても立ちあがれ
花がおしえる心意気

捨てちゃいけない一途な夢を
風が背をおす日も来るさ
嘆くな男なら
今日がだめなら明日がある明日がある
冷たい風に耐えながら

冬空に咲く花の
花の魂を抱いてゆく

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of 河合美智子's song 花ごころ ("Hanagokoro" meaning "Heart of Flowers") talks about the strength and perseverance of a flower blooming in the harsh winter season. The first verse describes the beauty and resilience of the flower in the face of the cold northern winds, and how it is able to touch and inspire those who see it. The chorus encourages men not to despair when faced with hardship, reminding them that there is always the possibility of tomorrow and that the wind will carry them forward as long as they live. The flowers are a metaphor for the soul and guidance that one can find in life.

The second verse advises men to hold onto the pain and sorrow they feel, waiting patiently for the day when they will bloom like the flower. The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the theme of hope and determination despite obstacles. The final verse speaks directly to the dreams and aspirations of the listener, insisting that they are worth holding onto even if it means facing hardships and enduring the cold winds of life. In the end, the flowers remain a symbol of strength and inspiration for those who seek guidance on their journey.

Line by Line Meaning

冬の厳しさ北風に咲く
The severity of winter is evident as the flowers bloom in the cold wind.

花の凛々しさ目に沁みる
The dignity of the flowers pierces through the eyes.

嘆くな男なら今日がだめなら明日がある明日がある
If you are a man who does not lament, remember that if today fails, there will always be tomorrow.

生きてりゃついてまわる風
As long as you live, the wind will follow you.

人生をあきらめず花の魂が道しるべ
Do not give up on life, let the spirit of flowers guide you.

胸におさめろ悔しさつらさ
Keep the bitterness and hardships in your heart.

いつか咲く日の時をまて
Wait for the day when the flowers bloom.

一度や二度のつまづきに寄ろけても立ちあがれ
Even if you stumble once or twice, take comfort and get up again.

花がおしえる心意気
The flowers teach us the spirit and willpower.

捨てちゃいけない一途な夢を風が背をおす日も来るさ
Do not abandon your dreams, as the wind will eventually bring them to fruition.

冷たい風に耐えながら冬空に咲く花の花の魂を抱いてゆく
As we withstand the cold wind, we embrace the spirit of the flowers that bloom in the winter sky.