竹内まりや　駅

竹内まりや　駅

竹内まりやの「駅」は、
日本のシティポップ／ニューミュージック史の中でも
『 物語性の完成度 』が際立つ名曲です。

Mariya Takeuchi’s “Eki” (Station) is a masterpiece that stands out in the history of Japanese city pop/new music for its narrative perfection.
While “Eki” deals with the universal theme of “reunion,”
it is characterized by its detailed description, like a scene from a drama.
The protagonist is a woman who happens to meet her ex-lover at a train station.
However, even after reuniting, she is unable to call out to him.
The reason is a struggle between her lingering attachment and her self-esteem.
This psychological turmoil is portrayed with extremely delicate word choice.
Among Mariya Takeuchi’s lyrics, this is one of her songs with the best balance of scene description and psychological portrayal.