台南是台灣最初發展的地區，鹽水往昔與國外貿易興盛，如同照亮當地經濟發展的一盞燈，人魚的旋律是豎立在港邊的「燈塔」，象徵台灣未來與文化成長，如同文化藝術為城市發展開啟另一條道路，提醒大家不要忘記這座城市的歷史，並為在「離鄉與歸家」猶疑不決的異鄉遊子，備註上溫柔的「歸鄉標記」。

Tainan is the first developed area in Taiwan. Yanshui was used to be international trading harbor, as the lighting lamp of their local economic development. Lighthouse represents "the future of Tainan and the growth of culture, the development of the relationship between Japan and Taiwan". Just like the culture and art extending another new pathway to the city. Remind people do not forget the history of this city. Moreover, giving those wayfaring wanderers who might hesitate about "leaving hometown or coming home" a warm "return hometown mark.”