Otemoyan

Otemoyan, you know, these days
You’ve been getting hitched, haven’t you?

You got married, but tomorrow’s a mess
You’re still stuck in the same old rut
I haven’t even had a drink yet
(Just a little chat, and then what?)

The village is buzzing, it’s a wild scene
Those folks are all around, you see
What’s gonna happen next, I wonder?
Kawabata-chan, you’re a real gem

Kasukabe’s got the party going
Pulling strings, it’s a blooming affair
Chirp chirp, the larks are singing
The eggplant’s got a twist, oh man

One mountain crossed
Another mountain crossed, over that hill
I’m falling for you, you know
I’m falling for you, but I can’t say it

Hey, hey, when the equinox comes
The young folks will gather, you know
Even the girls from Kumamoto
Will loosen up and chat away

But for a guy like me, it’s hard to love
With a silver cigarette case in hand
That’s just how it is, you know
Red and blue, it’s all a mess
Chit chat, chit chat, hey!