別れてもありがとう
美空ひばり Lyrics

The lyrics of 美空ひばり's song 別れてもありがとう express gratitude and bittersweet emotions towards a past lover. The repetition of "別れても別れても ありがとう" (Even though we have parted ways, thank you) conveys a sense of acceptance and appreciation for the love that was shared, despite the separation. The singer reflects on their deep feelings for the person they loved, expressing it as "あなたを愛して しみじみと" (I deeply loved you) and acknowledging the tears shed as a woman in love.

The lyrics also touch on the loneliness that comes after a breakup, with lines like "淋しさを淋しさを ありがとう" (Thank you for the loneliness). The realization that both parties are experiencing solitude in their own ways is expressed with empathy and understanding, as captured in the line "別れたあなたも 同じように ひとりでいるのね 淋しさと" (You are also alone like me, feeling the loneliness).

Memories play a significant role in the song, with the singer expressing gratitude for reminiscing about the past: "思い出を思い出を ありがとう" (Thank you for the memories). The memories of the past love are likened to a keepsake, as indicated in the line "心に抱いてる 面影は あなたの形見に なりました" (The image held in my heart has become a memento of you), highlighting the lasting impact of the relationship on the singer's heart.

The song concludes with a farewell that is both gracious and hopeful, with the singer expressing well wishes for their former lover's happiness: "さよならをさよならを ありがとう" (Thank you for the goodbye). The belief that the former lover finding happiness will lead to the singer's tears disappearing reflects a sense of closure and acceptance of the end of the relationship, as conveyed in the line "あなたが幸せ 見つけたら 私のなみだも 消えるでしょう" (If you find happiness, my tears will likely disappear). Overall, the lyrics of 別れてもありがとう beautifully encapsulate the complex emotions of gratitude, love, loneliness, and closure in the aftermath of a breakup.