哀愁でいと
田原俊彦 Lyrics

The lyrics of 田原俊彦's song 哀愁でいと depicts a passionate and short-lived love affair that the singer reminisces. He suggests throwing away the red rose and ending the affair abruptly, as he feels the intense excitement fades away, and all that remains is detachment. The lyrics metaphorically compare the relationship to playing with fire, where one might get burned if not careful. The singer then implies that a love affair that lasts only for a day or two, without any depth or tenderness, is better than a long and painful love affair. The singer also talks about the Yellow GT, the car the couple used to travel in, and how he wrote "goodbye" on the door and punched it with all his might, symbolizing the end of the love affair.

The chorus from the song, "Bye-Bye, 哀愁でいと," meaning "Goodbye, love filled with sorrow," is catchy and commonly used in the Japanese media, including movies and TV dramas, even to this day. The song's lyrics resonated with many young people during the late 1980s and 1990s in Japan, as they could relate to the intense emotions depicted in the lyrics. The song became a significant hit in Japanese music, with its melody and lyrics rousing emotions of sadness and nostalgia among its listeners.

The song also has a memorable music video that features the singer in his iconic leather jacket, driving the Yellow GT, and singing the song energetically. The video captures the essence of the song and adds another layer of nostalgia to the overall experience. The song has also been covered by various artists, including the former member of SMAP, Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, and the idol group, Hey! Say! JUMP.