ゆ・れ・て湘南
石川秀美 Lyrics

In "ゆ・れ・て湘南" (Yurete Shonan or Swinging Shonan), 石川秀美 (Hideboh Ishikawa) sings about the reminiscences of a past summer spent with a loved one in the Shonan area of Japan. The song evokes a bittersweet melody that captures the wistful nostalgia of a lost youth. The opening lines "夕陽が言う, サヨナラって夏の海に" (Yuhi ga iu, sayonara tte natsu no umi ni) mean "The evening sun says goodbye to the summer sea" and sets a melancholy, emotional tone for the song.

The singer remembers the small moments they shared, watching the ocean and admiring the sunset, before time flew by too quickly. The line "海を見てたね My Little Girl" (Umi wo miteta ne My Little Girl) translates to "We watched the sea, My Little Girl," and shows a tender reminiscence of the memory. Hideboh Ishikawa also sings about how everything around them was always in motion, with time rushing passed them, forcing them to grow up too quickly while they tried to hold on to their youthful selves.

The song talks about the pain of separation even though the memories remain vivid. The phrase "ゆれて ゆれて 湘南" (Yurete yurete Shonan) translates to "swaying Shonan," evoking the image of the ocean waves and how they reflect the upheavals of life. In the end, the singer expresses their admiration towards their past lover, who didn't forget the kindness within themselves even when everything else around them changed.

Overall, "ゆ・れ・て湘南" is a beautiful ballad that highlights the power of memories and how they shape who we become.