明日川
音羽しのぶ Lyrics

The lyrics of the song "明日川" by 音羽しのぶ depict the pain and sorrow of lost love. The opening lines of the song "苦いばかりの 酒なのに まして今夜は 涙割り" suggest a somber mood where the singer of the song is drowning their sorrows in alcohol. The reference to "涙割り," a Japanese drinking ritual where the first cup of sake is poured to honor the gods, and the second cup is used to express one's true feelings, reveals the depth of their heartbreak.

The song then moves on to talk about the singer's lost love, "恋が終わった　あの胸を逃げて流れる 水まかせ 運命預けた　明日川." Here, the "明日川" becomes a symbol of hope where the singer has surrendered their destiny to the river, hoping for a better tomorrow. The lyrics then talk about how love can be fickle resulting in the loss of support and direction, "愛の支えを無くしてはいくら背伸びを　してみても　先が見えない 明日川."

In the end, the song suggests that no matter where one goes, they will find happiness when they can let go of their dreams, "夢を捨てなきゃ　しあわせの　岸にいつしか　流れつく　女ごころの　明日川." The song beautifully captures the singer's sense of loss while also sharing the message of hope and resilience.