浜千鳥
Le Couple Lyrics

The lyrics of "Hamachidori" by Le Couple describe the scene of a winter beach with snowflakes falling and waves crashing. The singer is standing on the beach, waiting for something with their eyes closed. They hear a sad voice in the darkness of the night beach, wondering if they can hear the bell chime as the year comes to an end. The song seems to suggest that the end of the year is a time of reflection and waiting for the arrival of spring. The title "Hamachidori" refers to a type of bird that is commonly found along the coast of Japan, specifically the Pacific Golden Plover.

The song's opening lines, "舞い散る 雪の花びら 静かな 昼の浜" (Maichiru yuki no hanabira shizukana hiru nohama), evoke a peaceful yet melancholic atmosphere with the image of falling snow petals and a quiet daytime beach. The lyrics suggest a sense of waiting and contemplation, as the singer allows themselves to be carried away by the waves and the arrival of the new year.

The last two lines, "だから嗚かないで 浜千鳥" (Dakara nakanaide, Hamachidori), can be interpreted in different ways. Some see it as a message of hope and encouragement, urging the listener not to cry because the arrival of spring and new beginnings is just around the corner. Others see it as a more melancholic ending, with the hamachidori bird symbolizing the passing of time and the impermanence of things.