かもめが翔んだ日
渡辺真知子 Lyrics

The lyrics to 渡辺真知子's "かもめが翔んだ日" tells a story of unrequited love and heartbreak. The opening lines speak of the harbor lights turning into the morning sun and a seagull taking flight. It sets the tone of a new beginning while the singer's heart is still stuck in the past. The first verse asks, "Why is it that people come to gaze out at the sea when they become sad?" It's a question that suggests the ocean serves as a comfort or a reminder of something significant.

The second verse reveals the singer running down the hill towards the harbor, probably in search of the person they love. The lyrics talk about how the tears they cry would disappear if they could reach the end of the slope, suggesting that the singer thinks that they could finally find resolution if they only reach the harbor. However, their love remains unreturned as they say, "I still love you," and the harbor town becomes their only companion.

The chorus repeats the words “かもめが翔んだ” (“Kamome ga ton da,” meaning “the seagull flew”) three times, comparing the seagull's freedom to their own life's situation. They realize that their love interest can live alone without them, while they stay stuck in the past. The song is a poignant reminder of heartbreak and how we can’t always control the direction of our lives.