夜明けの出船
細川たかし Lyrics
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みれんになるから 振りむくな
雨の港で すがるおまえを抱きよせて
しのび発ち
さらば故郷 夜明けの出船
明日がある 明日がある
潮路の彼方に 明日がある
いのちがけ
空をみあげる 夜明けの出船
離れるな 離れるな
死んでも俺から 離れるな
船が軋めば こころ細いとせつな気に
すすり泣く
愛がみちづれ 夜明けの出船
The lyrics to 細川たかし's song 夜明けの出船 (Yoake no Shuppen) speaks of a man saying his final goodbye to his loved ones at the break of dawn as he sets out to sea, promising never to look back as he knows it will only make him want to stay. He embraces and comforts his lover in the rain and whispers his final farewell before setting off on his journey. The song is a beautiful and emotional tribute to the sacrifices and pain that come with leaving behind the familiar in search of new hope and opportunities.
The singer reminds us of the promise of tomorrow on the horizon, regardless of where one may go and whatever misfortunes may be encountered during the journey. The lyrics reinforce the theme of the finality of the departure, exhorts the lover to promise to never stray and leave his heart behind. The man recognizes the fragility of life and the unpredictability of what may lie ahead but remains determined to pursue his dreams in a journey of love and hope.
One of the most beautiful aspects of the song is how it captures the emotions of the characters so vividly and the sentimental value of actually saying goodbye in person. Overall, the lyrics to "Yoake no Shuppen" are a poignant reminder to never let go of one's dreams and to cherish loved ones who are always supporting us in our journeys.
Line by Line Meaning
振りむくな 振りむくな
Don't look back, don't look back
みれんになるから 振りむくな
Because it'll make you regret, don't look back
雨の港で すがるおまえを抱きよせて
Embracing you as you cling to me at the rainy port
しのび発ち
Departing secretly
さらば故郷 夜明けの出船
Farewell to my homeland, the dawn departure
明日がある 明日がある
There's tomorrow, there's tomorrow
潮路の彼方に 明日がある
Beyond the tide path, there's tomorrow
どこへ往こうと 誰が不幸にするものか
No matter where we go, who would make us unhappy?
いのちがけ
Risking our lives
空をみあげる 夜明けの出船
Looking up at the sky, the dawn departure
離れるな 離れるな
Don't be separated, don't be separated
死んでも俺から 離れるな
Even if I die, don't be separated from me
船が軋めば こころ細いとせつな気に
When the ship creaks, my heart feels thin and painful
すすり泣く
Sobbing
愛がみちづれ 夜明けの出船
Love is my companion, the dawn departure
Writer(s): 池田 充男, 伊藤 雪彦, 池田 充男, 伊藤 雪彦
Contributed by Lily M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.