Snow white

Buck-Tick's song 'Snow White' delves into the complex interplay between love and conflict, using vivid imagery and metaphors to explore these themes. The opening lines, 'ああ 夢見て 僕たちは 愛し合うのさ' (Ah, we dream and love each other) and 'ああ 目覚めて 僕たちは 殺し合うのか' (Ah, we wake up and kill each other), set the stage for a narrative that contrasts the purity of dreams with the harshness of reality. This duality is a recurring motif throughout the song, highlighting the fragile balance between affection and aggression in human relationships.

The imagery of snow and coldness is prevalent, symbolizing both the beauty and the potential desolation of love. Lines like 'こぼれ落ちる雨 雪に変わる頃' (When the falling rain turns to snow) and '凍える指先 君の頬に' (Frozen fingertips on your cheek) evoke a sense of longing and tenderness, yet also hint at the chilling effects of emotional distance. The '真っ白な世界' (pure white world) represents an idealized, dreamlike state, while the 'モノクロームの頬に紅差す' (adding red to monochrome cheeks) suggests a fleeting moment of passion or life in an otherwise cold and colorless existence.

The song also touches on the theme of temporality and the fleeting nature of dreams and emotions. The repeated lines '舞い踊りましょう' (Let's dance) and '夢を見ただけ そう それだけ' (We just dreamed, that's all) emphasize the ephemeral quality of these experiences. The act of dancing becomes a metaphor for embracing the moment, even if it is transient. The reference to waiting for spring, '春を待つには 遠すぎて' (Too far to wait for spring), further underscores the idea that some desires and dreams may remain unfulfilled, lingering in the realm of fantasy rather than reality.