Ryuukou Sekai

ALI PROJECT's 'Ryuukou Sekai' is a hauntingly beautiful exploration of a world steeped in decadence, decay, and the cyclical nature of trends. The song's lyrics are rich with metaphors and vivid imagery, painting a picture of a society that is both alluring and grotesque. The opening lines, 'Amai kisu de uirusu / Kabi wo matou sakurifaisu,' suggest a world where sweetness and corruption are intertwined, with kisses spreading viruses and sacrifices adorned with mold. This sets the tone for a narrative that delves into the darker aspects of human desire and societal decay.

The song continues to explore themes of transformation and rebirth, as seen in lines like 'Shin no yami wa junpaku / Umarekawari ga no mure,' which translate to 'True darkness is pure white / A flock of rebirths.' This juxtaposition of purity and darkness highlights the duality present in the world ALI PROJECT describes. The imagery of 'Yuganda shinju no tamago wo umitsuke / Kuroi hane no matsuge sotto'—'Laying a distorted pearl egg / Gently fluttering black feathered eyelashes'—further emphasizes the blend of beauty and corruption, suggesting a world where even the most beautiful things are tainted.

The recurring motif of fashion and appearance, such as 'Kimi ni motto suteki na fuku wo kiseteageru wa'—'I'll dress you in more wonderful clothes'—serves as a metaphor for the superficiality and transient nature of societal trends. The song's title, 'Ryuukou Sekai,' which translates to 'Fashionable World,' encapsulates this idea, portraying a society obsessed with appearances and the latest trends, even as it spirals into moral and existential decay. The final lines, 'Soshite fuekiryuukou atashi-tachi no yo wa tsuzuku,' meaning 'And the unchanging trend, our world continues,' suggest a never-ending cycle of rise and fall, beauty and decay, that defines the human experience.