粋 な酒
細川たかし Lyrics

The lyrics to 細川たかし's song 粋 な酒 delve into the themes behind the consumption of alcohol, particularly as it relates to the complex emotions of men. The opening lines, "If you're going to pour out the memory of sake / the tear-stained faces disappeared long ago," speak to the idea that alcohol can serve as a form of coping mechanism, especially when dealing with heartbreak or sadness. The next lines, "Men's tears are swallowed up / silently, sake is good for the skin," reinforce this point, suggesting that drinking alcohol can be a way to process difficult emotions.

The rest of the song continues in this vein, exploring the various ways in which alcohol can help men deal with the trials and tribulations of life. Lines like "Bitter taste, with the insight to see through it / If you get drunk, your heart will soften" and "If a man is going through a breakup / drinking alone at a food stall is best" depict alcohol as a friend and companion through the ups and downs of existence. The final stanza, "If there weren't alcohol / who could I tell about the dust of this fleeting world? / If a man is such a small and insignificant thing, / then it's smooth and stylish to have a sip of sake" drives home this idea that alcohol can help men navigate a complex and confusing world.