Winter Window

"Fuyu no Madobe - Winter Window" - Hiroshima Enka Seasonal Trilogy Chapter 2

A deeply moving enka ballad depicting a woman's profound loneliness as she stands alone by a frozen window on a snowy winter night.

The warmth of an indoor stove contrasts with the cold snowy landscape outside the window. Holding an old photograph, she recalls warm days of the past. Memories of someone who will never return, and a frozen heart. The deep "crying" of the Miyako-bushi scale layers the coldness of winter with the coldness of the heart, while the erhu's melancholic melody expresses the depth of solitude.

The five-line verse structure allows for deeper resonance and emotion. While maintaining the beauty of strict 5-7 syllable patterns, the feelings embedded in the fifth line resonate deeply with listeners. The essence of traditional enka - lyrics-first composition, cherishing ma and kobushi - is embodied here.

**The Seasonal Trilogy Story**
From the sorrow of parting in Chapter 1 "Autumn Drizzle," Chapter 2 "Winter Window" descends into profound loneliness. Then in Chapter 3 "Heart Awaiting Spring," the light of hope shines through in this moving tale.