Mienai Mono Wo Miyou To Suru Gokai Subete Gokai Da (Album version.)

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Dancing Through Despair: The Duality of Truth and Illusion in Buck-Tick's Anthem

Buck-Tick's song "Mienai Mono Wo Miyou To Suru Gokai Subete Gokai Da (Album version.)" delves into the complex interplay between reality and illusion, truth and deception. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a world that is both decayed and neon-lit, suggesting a society that is superficially vibrant but fundamentally rotten. The invitation to take to the sky and hold hands symbolizes a desire to escape this corrupted world, yet the recurring theme of dancing and singing wildly hints at a form of escapism that is both liberating and delusional.

The imagery of being in a cage and the white world goddess beckoning adds layers of confinement and false purity. The protagonist's emotional turmoil is palpable, as they oscillate between crying for the living and laughing at the dead. This stark contrast underscores a deep existential crisis, where the lines between joy and sorrow, life and death, are blurred. The repeated references to truth and lies further complicate the narrative, suggesting that understanding the truth requires stepping outside one's current reality, yet even then, the truth remains elusive.

The song's chorus, which speaks of selling dreams and being hurt by forced dancing, encapsulates the pain of living in a world where dreams are commodified and authenticity is sacrificed. The protagonist's camaraderie with others in their wild singing and dancing offers a fleeting sense of community and joy, but it is tinged with the ever-present threat of despair. Ultimately, the song is a poignant exploration of the human condition, grappling with the search for truth in a world rife with deception and the struggle to find meaning amidst chaos.

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