私は雨 (watashiwa ame)

The song '私は雨 (watashiwa ame)' by 25-ji Nightcord de (Nightcore at 25:00) delves into themes of identity, existence, and the melancholic beauty of rain. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person who feels lost and disconnected, much like rain that falls aimlessly from the sky. The recurring imagery of rain serves as a metaphor for the singer's feelings of insignificance and their search for meaning in a vast, indifferent world.

The opening lines, '私は誰 あなたの哀れ 夜空の中で 名前を無くして,' translate to 'Who am I? Your pity, losing my name in the night sky.' This sets the tone for the song, highlighting the singer's struggle with self-identity and the sense of being overlooked or forgotten. The rain, described as '漂う雲' (drifting clouds), symbolizes the singer's aimless wandering and their desire to find a place or person to belong to.

As the song progresses, the rain becomes a symbol of both pain and beauty. The lines '私はなぜ 真っ直ぐに落ちる だれかの手のひらを探すため' ('Why do I fall straight down, searching for someone's palm?') reflect the singer's yearning for connection and understanding. However, the rain also represents the singer's acceptance of their unique path, as seen in 'だれかのようには なれない雨' ('I can't become like someone else'). This duality of rain as both a source of sorrow and a guide through the night ('セカイを暈す 夜明けに導かれている雨') encapsulates the complex emotions of the singer.

The song concludes with a sense of resignation and hope, as the rain continues its journey, '流れ着いた海の 隠し味になるまで' ('until it becomes the hidden flavor of the sea'). This suggests that the singer, like the rain, will eventually find their place and purpose, even if it remains hidden or unrecognized by others. The final lines, '辿り着くまでに おさらいを忘れないで,' ('Don't forget to review until you reach the end') serve as a reminder to reflect on one's journey and the different perspectives encountered along the way.