北半島
藤あや子 Lyrics

The song 北半島 by 藤あや子 is a ballad about a woman who travels alone to the northern peninsula, contemplating her past love and the pain that still lingers within her. The opening lines refer to the physical scars left by a former lover's bite, symbolizing the emotional wounds that she cannot seem to heal. She traces the marks with her finger, wondering if this action stems from lingering attachment or regret. The sorrowful tone is amplified by the wind that seems to invite tears.

The chorus speaks of the northern peninsula where ships are lost at sea and travelers embark on lonely journeys. The singer realizes that she too is on a solitary journey, despite having loved someone deeply. She recalls writing a farewell letter that was not truthful, perhaps out of fear or pain. The idea of her hot breast fading away suggests that she is consumed by guilt and regret, wanting to forget but unable to do so. The imagery of seagulls flying over a desolate port adds to the melancholic atmosphere.

The final verse concludes the song with the question of whether walking towards the end of the path will erase the memories of the past. The blizzard conceals what lies ahead, hinting at an uncertain future. However, the woman recognizes that her love for the person she last loved was true and worth taking the risk for. The final lines describe the peninsula in the evening, with a slender whistle heard faintly, emphasizing the singer's isolation and the desolation of the area.