しのぶの一番纏
音羽しのぶ Lyrics

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いろは「に組」の看板むすめ
火消し小町の花えくぼ
刺子半纏小粋(こいき)に決めた
親の血をひくいさみ肌
半鐘(はんしょう)がジャンとなりゃ
半鐘がジャンとなりゃ
ドイタ・ドイタ。ドイタ・ドイタ。
一番纏(まとい)だよ

燃える火の粉にゃ体を張るが
恋の掛矢(かけや)は手に余る
人にかくれて
川端(かわばた)やなぎ
揺れる思いの水鏡(みずかがみ)
半鐘がジャンとなりゃ
半鐘がジャンとなりゃ
ドイタ・ドイタ。ドイタ・ドイタ。
一番纏だよ

売ると言うなら買おうじゃないか
喧嘩冠は伊達(だて)じゃない
鳶(とび)の見せ場は
度胸と気っ俯(きっぷ)
夢を支える屋台骨(やだいぼね)
半鐘がジャンとなりゃ
半鐘がジャンとなりゃ

ドイタ・ドイタ。ドイタ・ドイタ。
一番纏だよ

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of 音羽しのぶ's song しのぶの一番纏 tell the story of a young woman named Shinobu, who works as a firefighter and is also a banner girl for the Nigumi division. She wears a stylish hanpi (a type of half-coat) and is proud of her heritage. Despite her job being dangerous, Shinobu put her life on the line to protect others from the fires she faces while working. She also faces struggles in her personal life, as the love she has for someone seems to be too much for her to handle, and she often seeks solitude near the riverside where she can reflect on her thoughts.

The song is filled with references to Japanese culture and tradition, such as the hanpi, which was a type of clothing commonly worn by samurais in the feudal era, and the hanko (半鐘), which is a type of Japanese bell traditionally used in temples and shrines. The lyrics also touch upon the themes of honor, bravery, and determination, as Shinobu takes pride in both her job and her heritage and is willing to stand up for herself and her beliefs.

Line by Line Meaning

いろは「に組」の看板むすめ
I am the top girl of the Iroha Group.

火消し小町の花えくぼ
My cheeks are dimpled, like those of a fireman's young apprentice.

刺子半纏小粋(こいき)に決めた
I chose to wear a stylish jacket sewn with a prickly stitch pattern.

親の血をひくいさみ肌
I have my parent's genes, which gave me beautiful skin.

半鐘(はんしょう)がジャンとなりゃ
When the half bell rings loudly,

ドイタ・ドイタ。ドイタ・ドイタ。
I'll shout 'Doita, doita!'

一番纏(まとい)だよ
I'll wear my best outfit.

燃える火の粉にゃ体を張るが
I may have to risk getting burnt by the sparks of the fire,

恋の掛矢(かけや)は手に余る
But my love is too much to handle.

人にかくれて
I hide from people,

川端(かわばた)やなぎ
By the riverbank willow trees.