We will always close our eyes and see the green rice fields, the old school gates, and the faces of friends we promised to keep in touch with.
The Vietnamese lyrics painted a picture: The last summer. Sitting on a motorboat. Looking for old memories. Watching the leaves fall in a season that isn't supposed to have falling leaves. Bai hoc Natsuiro- Mua he cuoi cung Tai xuong mi...
It was slow. It was sad. It was the soundtrack to every graduation ceremony you never wanted to attend. We will always close our eyes and see
It looks like you are referencing the song (夏色) by the Japanese band Yuzu , specifically the famous Vietnamese version titled "Bài học Natsuiro – Mùa hè cuối cùng tại xuồng máy..." (or the iconic line "Mùa hè cuối cùng, ngồi trên xuồng máy..." ). Looking for old memories
We called it The "Motorboat" that sailed into our hearts Technically, the song "Natsuiro" (夏色) means "Summer Color." The original Japanese lyrics are happy, folksy, and about the joy of summer. But the version that circulated on Vietnamese forums and Nokia ringtones was different.
What memory does that motorboat take you back to? Share your "Last Summer" story below. 🚤🍃