‪@gessilsmusicvideo‬ "Sukiyaki", originally titled "Ue o Muite Arukō" (上を向いて歩こう) in Japanese, is a classic song with a special place in music history. It became an international hit and reached the top of the charts in several countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom. Sung by Kyu Sakamoto and released in 1961, the song's title, "Ue o Muite Arukō", translates to "I look up as I walk." The song's melody is cheerful and optimistic, in contrast to the melancholy lyrics.

Despite its optimistic tone, the lyrics tell a poignant story of heartbreak and loss. The male singer talked about hiding his tears behind sunglasses, expressing his feelings of sadness and nostalgia while trying to appear happy on the outside. The song captures the universal theme of heartbreak and the struggle to find hope in difficult times. Interestingly, the word "sukiyaki" doesn't actually appear in the lyrics; it was chosen as the title for its easy pronunciation and recognition by nonJapanese speakers.