Momoko Kikuchi (菊池桃子, born May 4, 1968) is a former Japanese idol pop singe… Read Full Bio ↴Momoko Kikuchi (菊池桃子, born May 4, 1968) is a former Japanese idol pop singer and actress. Her soft, airy singing voice gained her a sizable following. She debuted in the music world in 1984 and was known to all in the mid 80s, and her image adorned many products. She had a big collection of hits including "Seishun no Ijiwaru", "Summer Eyes", "Mo Aenai kamo Shiranai" and "Nile in Blue". Between 1988 and 1989, she served as the lead singer of pop group RAMU. Momoko retired from singing in 1989 to concentrate on her acting career. She released 12 singles and several albums and music videos. She is currently a teacher.

夏色片想い
菊池桃子 Lyrics

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木洩(こも)れ陽が眩(まぶ)しい微風(そよかぜ)の坂道
偶然に逢えたとあなたは思っている

片想いずっと続くつもりで
立ち止まる春をそっと見つめた

ありがとうさり気ない
明るい陽射し今目ざめた

聞いて un deux trois 恋のリ・ズ・ム
あなたの胸まで届けたい
そして Avec Toi 耳を澄まし
ふたりのメロディー気付いてね

夕焼けのため息はずかしさふき消し
気まぐれな天使は白い羽根たたんだ

片思い同志微笑んだ時
大切な愛の奇蹟がおきる

不思議だわためらいも
あなたのそばで透き通るの

それは un deux trois 恋のま・ほ・う
あなたの願いに答えたい
そして Avec Toi まぶた閉じて
やさしい勇気を信じるわ

きっと un deux trois 恋のリ・ズ・ム
あなたの胸まで届けたい

そして Avec Toi 耳を澄まし
ふたりのメロディーきかせてね

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of 菊池桃子's song 夏色片想い describe a love that is unrequited but still continues to persist. The first two lines set the scene of a sunny day with a gentle breeze on a sloping wood. The singer is happy to come across the person they have a crush on by chance, and they gaze at the arrival of spring with the hope that their love will continue to persevere. The singer expresses gratitude for the bright sunlight that makes them feel awakened and alive.

In the chorus, the singer says they want to deliver a rhythm of love that will reach the person they have feelings for. With the French count of "un deux trois," the singer wants to send their melody to the person's heart and hopes that they will notice and reciprocate their love. The singer believes in their gentle courage and wants to share their melody with the person they love.

The second verse describes the singer's feeling of hesitation when they are close to the person they like, but they feel a sense of clarity around that person as well. The singer also believes that when they smile at each other, a miracle of love can happen. The song ends with the singer repeating the chorus with more confidence and determination.

Line by Line Meaning

木洩(こも)れ陽が眩(まぶ)しい微風(そよかぜ)の坂道
The dazzling sun rays that filter through the trees are beautiful on this uphill path where a slight breeze is blowing.

偶然に逢えたとあなたは思っている
You think it was a coincidence that we met.

片想いずっと続くつもりで
I intend to continue my one-sided love forever.

立ち止まる春をそっと見つめた
I gaze silently at the spring that has come to a standstill.

ありがとうさり気ない
Thank you for being understated.

明るい陽射し今目ざめた
I wake up now to the bright sunshine.

聞いて un deux trois 恋のリ・ズ・ム
Listen to the rhythm of love, 'un deux trois'.

あなたの胸まで届けたい
I want to reach your heart.

そして Avec Toi 耳を澄まし
And with you, I will listen closely.

ふたりのメロディー気付いてね
Let's discover our melodies together.

夕焼けのため息はずかしさふき消し
The sunset of our love blows away the shyness with a sigh.