浪花節だよ人生は
細川たかし Lyrics

The lyrics to 細川たかし's song "浪花節だよ人生は" describe the ups and downs of life and love through the lens of a woman. The first verse begins with the singer being told to drink, and obediently doing so. She then describes being embraced by someone, and feeling a romantic spark despite the initial meeting being foolish. The chorus proclaims that this is the "Naniwa-bushi" (a traditional style of music from Osaka, Japan) of a woman's life, emphasizing that these experiences are commonplace for many women.

The second verse describes how lies and love are both things that someone else teaches or finds for you, suggesting a lack of control over these experiences. The singer feels caught up in the emotions of someone else and has disappeared like so many other women. The chorus repeats the message that this is just the way life is for women. The final lines of the third verse describe being used and rejected, resigning herself to a life of being tossed around by the mercy of others.

Overall, the song paints a picture of a woman's life dominated by chance and circumstance, with emotions and experiences out of her control. It speaks to the universality of these experiences, particularly for women, and the impact they have on one's sense of self and one's place in the world.