Kuroi Namida

The song 'Kuroi Namida' by Anna Tsuchiya is a poignant expression of despair and the struggle to find one's identity amidst life's hardships. The title itself, which translates to 'Black Tears,' sets a somber tone for the song, suggesting a deep sorrow that the singer is experiencing. The lyrics speak of countless nights spent wishing that tomorrow would never come, a metaphor for the desire to escape from the pain of the present. The imagery of being battered by the rain while crying encapsulates a sense of hopelessness and vulnerability.

The song delves into the internal conflict of living authentically without pretense ('kasa ri tsukenai de') and the difficulty of doing so ('ikite yuku koto wa kono yo de ichiban muzukashii koto'). The singer questions what is necessary to continue living when even self-belief is elusive. The search for something to believe in when the answers seem too close to see reflects a profound existential crisis. The repeated refrain of shedding black tears because of overwhelming sadness and pain that cannot be put into words emphasizes the depth of the singer's emotional turmoil.

'Kuroi Namida' also touches on the theme of resilience in the face of recurring pain. The lyrics describe a cycle of facing the same hurt every day and the desire to disappear to escape it, even if it's deemed selfish ('wagamama to wakatte mo'). The song resonates with anyone who has felt the weight of carrying on through difficult times and the longing for something intangible and unbreakable from others as a source of strength ('katachi no nai mono ga ii'). Anna Tsuchiya's powerful vocals and the raw emotion of the lyrics make 'Kuroi Namida' a moving piece that speaks to the human experience of suffering and the quest for meaning.