FAKE IDOL

Aitsuki Nakuru's song 'FAKE IDOL' delves into the complex and often painful experience of living a double life as a public figure. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the internal conflict between the persona presented to the world and the true self hidden behind the facade. The opening lines, 'よんろくじちゅう ひびくつうちおん / はーとまーくのうらのすがおは / かんそくされなければ そんざいしない / こんなわたしはわたしでありえない,' suggest a life constantly under scrutiny, where the real self ceases to exist without observation. This highlights the existential crisis faced by the protagonist, who feels that their true identity is invalidated by the public's gaze.

The chorus, with its repetitive 'ちゅちゅちるちゅ,' serves as a stark contrast to the darker verses, almost mocking the superficiality of the idol industry. The lines 'きみのせいだよ / いつだってぜっこうちょう！はいどうぞ / ってラブユー！だよフォーエバー' reflect the pressure to maintain a perfect image and the performative nature of the idol's love for their fans. This duality is further emphasized in the lines 'まいくちぇっくC/Wはうりんぐ / うんざりだよもうつんざくひめい,' where the protagonist expresses exhaustion and frustration with the constant performance.

The song also touches on themes of self-harm and mental health struggles, as seen in the lines 'はものをもってといれにはしるようなこのしょうどうに / よなよなあるくおるでふたをする.' These lines reveal the protagonist's desperate attempts to cope with their inner turmoil. Despite the cheerful facade, there is a deep sense of loneliness and a longing for genuine connection, as expressed in 'ほんもののわたしをあいしてね.' The song ultimately calls for acceptance and love for the true self, beyond the glittering exterior presented to the world.