美わしの琉球
饒辺愛子 Lyrics

The song 美わしの琉球, by 饒辺愛子, is a beautiful tribute to the island of Okinawa, also known as Ryukyu. The lyrics describe the breathtaking view of the morning rainbow, the blue parasol with banana leaf fabric, the scent of the papaya, and the nostalgic memories of the island. The first verse describes the morning rainbow standing on the path of the ocean waves, which is a stunning view of nature. The second verse describes a young girl wearing a blue parasol and a banana leaf fabric, walking on the Stone Wall streets of Shuri, which is a historic city in Okinawa. The third verse refers to the snake skinned strings on the traditional music instrument, along with the locally brewed alcohol and the scent of papaya, which takes the singer back to her memories of Okinawa. Overall, the song expresses a longing for Okinawa and its beautiful culture, which is engraved in the singer's heart.