September
稲垣潤一 Lyrics

The lyrics of 稲垣潤一's song September paint a vivid picture of a couple standing on a path overlooking the ocean, reminiscing about the past. The opening line "潮風に騒ぐ海" (Shiokaze ni sawagu umi) sets the scene of the constantly moving and turbulent ocean, creating a parallel to the tumultuous emotions the couple is feeling. The following line "昔昏の遊歩道" (Mukashi zon no yūhodō) references a dimly lit pathway that the couple frequented in the past. The two people's "細い影" (Hosoi kage) create a stark contrast to the vastness of the ocean, underlining the intimacy of their relationship.

The lyrics reflect the couple's desire to hold on to their love and not let it fade away. The sentiment of "初めて/出会った頃に/戻れたらいい" (Hajimete/deatta koro ni/modoretara ii) expresses the nostalgia for the early days of their relationship and their wish to turn back time. However, despite their love for one another, the lyrics allude to an inevitable end to their relationship with the line "僕と君の/恋の終わり" (Boku to kimi no/koi no owari) which means the end of our love affair. The spoken words "カレンダーをめくって..." (Karendā wo mekutte...) which mean "turning the calendar" implies the passage of time and the end of summer, which brings a sense of melancholy to the lovers.

Overall, the song September conveys a poignant feeling of nostalgia and regret of a couple who can't turn back time and must embrace their memories, both the good and the bad.