Library / Emotional Suppression
Listen to this when
Ue o Muite Arukō
Look up so the tears don't fall. Then let them fall anyway. 🌙
Who it's for
The song pairs a bright, whistled melody with the image of someone tilting their face upward so tears won't fall, which lets listeners feel sadness without being overwhelmed by it.
Feelings it meets
What it is
"Ue o Muite Arukō" (known abroad as "Sukiyaki") is a 1961 Japanese pop song sung by Kyu Sakamoto, with lyrics by Rokusuke Ei and music by Hachidai Nakamura, in an orchestral, jazz-influenced style with prominent whistling. It is sung from the view of a man walking alone and holding back tears as he recalls memories and feelings.
Where to find it
Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music (widely available) (search 'Sukiyaki' or 'Ue o Muite Arukō'); widely covered by other artists.
Before you start
Age: All ages
My sad thoughts tease me asking me their own names.Rabindranath Tagore, Stray Birds, no. 216
