Oshogatsu
Die Prinzen Lyrics
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お正月には凧揚げて (Oshogatsu ni wa tako agete)
独楽を回して遊びましょう (Koma o mawashite asobimashou)
早く来い来いお正月 (Hayaku koi koi oshogatsu)
もういくつ寝るとお正月 (Mo ikutsu neruto oshogatsu)
お正月には毬突いて (Oshogatsu ni wa mari tsuite)
追羽根ついて遊びましょう (Oibane tsuite asobimashou)
The lyrics of Die Prinzen's song "Oshogatsu" are about the excitement and anticipation that comes with the Japanese New Year celebrations. The first two lines ask how many more sleeps until New Year's Day, while the subsequent lines suggest different activities to partake in during the festivities. For example, flying kites when the new year arrives, spinning koma (tops), playing a game called "mari tsuite" (striking a ball with a stick), and playing with "oibane," which are feathered objects similar to shuttlecocks. The refrain "Hayaku koi koi oshogatsu" repeatedly urges the new year to come quickly.
The song celebrates the customs and traditions of Japan surrounding the new year, which is a very important holiday in Japanese culture. The activities and games mentioned in the lyrics are all part of the oshogatsu festivities, which symbolize good fortune and renewal for the coming year. These traditions are embedded in Japanese daily life and reflect the country's values and culture.
Line by Line Meaning
もういくつ寝るとお正月
How many more nights until New Year's
お正月には凧揚げて
Let's fly a kite for New Year's
独楽を回して遊びましょう
Let's play with spinning tops
早く来い来いお正月
Hurry up and come, New Year's
お正月には毬突いて
Let's play with battledores for New Year's
追羽根ついて遊びましょう
Let's play with feather shuttlecocks
早く来い来いお正月
Hurry up and come, New Year's
Contributed by Levi K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.