Kimi ga shin....dara

Buck-Tick's song 'Kimi ga shin....dara' delves into the profound themes of life, death, and the eternal connections that bind us. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a world teeming with life and love, yet also marred by deceit and violence. The opening lines, 'Ginga ukabu boku no chikyuu / Hito ga afure ai shi au,' set the stage for a contemplative journey through the cosmos, where the beauty of human connection is juxtaposed with the darker aspects of existence. The plea for a 'tanoshii yume' or 'pleasant dream' amidst this chaos suggests a yearning for peace and harmony, even if only in dreams.

The song employs rich metaphors, such as transforming into a dolphin to swim through the sea or a comet to soar through the heavens. These images evoke a sense of freedom and transcendence, hinting at the possibility of escaping earthly troubles. The recurring question, 'Tatoeba kimi ga shindanara nani ni naru / Tatoeba boku ga shindanara doko e yuku,' reflects a deep existential inquiry about the afterlife and the forms we might take after death. The answers provided—becoming a star or darkness—suggest a duality of light and shadow, presence and absence, that defines our existence.

The song's climax, where the voices of the departed are said to reside within us, underscores the idea of eternal connections. 'Kikoeru? anata no naka ni wa boku ga iru / Kikoeru? watashi no naka ni wa kimi ga iru' speaks to the enduring impact of those we've lost, who continue to live on in our memories and hearts. The final lines, referencing the constellations Scorpio and the Southern Cross, add a celestial dimension to this connection, suggesting that our bonds extend beyond the earthly realm into the stars. Buck-Tick's 'Kimi ga shin....dara' is a poignant meditation on the cyclical nature of life and death, and the unbreakable ties that link us to one another across time and space.