青春を切り裂く波動 (seishun wo kirisaku hado)

The song "青春を切り裂く波動" (seishun wo kirisaku hado) by Atarashii Gakkou no Leaders, which translates to 'The Wave that Slices Through Youth,' delves into the tumultuous emotions and existential questions that often accompany the period of adolescence. The lyrics paint a picture of a person standing amidst uncertainty, facing the cycle of life and death, and experiencing a sense of disorientation and confusion. The repeated questioning of identity ('Why not survive, 僕は誰だ' - 'Why not survive, who am I') reflects a search for self in a world that feels chaotic and unforgiving.

The metaphor of youth as a battlefield ('ここは戦場涙のレインボー' - 'Here is a battlefield, a rainbow of tears') suggests that the struggles and pains of growing up are both vivid and varied, much like the colors of a rainbow. The imagery of wielding a sword ('Sorry, 刀ねば寝坊半数の夜' - 'Sorry, if you don't have a sword, you oversleep half the night') implies the need for readiness and resilience to face life's challenges. Despite the sense of an ongoing battle, there is a refusal to surrender, indicating a determination to keep fighting ('つまり暴動なのにサレンダー' - 'In other words, it's a riot, but no surrender').

The song also touches on the theme of hope and the desire to share a future with someone special ('東京に瞬く希望 共に見てたいと思った' - 'The hope that twinkles in Tokyo, I thought I wanted to see it together'). This longing for connection and the wish to not end the journey of youth ('終わりたくないと願った' - 'I wished it wouldn't end') resonate with the universal experience of wanting to hold onto the fleeting moments of adolescence. The song captures the essence of youth as a time of intense emotion, struggle, and the pursuit of identity.