Bai Hoc Natsuiro- Mua He: Cuoi Cung Tai Xuong Mi...

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.

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...

The "xuồng máy" (motorboat) is time. And you can't park it. Today, you can find the real Yuzu on Spotify. You can listen to the upbeat original. But for the 8x and 9x generation, we will always skip to the "slow remix" version. We called it The "Motorboat" that sailed into