Nocturne (Japan)

The song 'Nocturne (Japan)' by Castlevania is a hauntingly beautiful piece that delves into themes of eternal sorrow, love, and the passage of time. The lyrics, sung in Japanese, evoke a sense of timeless melancholy, as the goddess sings a nocturne—a musical composition that is inspired by the night and often conveys a sense of introspection and sadness. The goddess's eternal happiness is paradoxically filled with lament, suggesting that even in a state of supposed bliss, there is an underlying sorrow that cannot be escaped.

The lyrics explore the transient nature of love and life, with lines like '愛は終わる 命も尽きる それなら' (Love ends, life also ends, if that's the case). This acknowledgment of the inevitable end of all things leads to a poignant reflection on the desire to end one's existence at the same time as a loved one, to avoid the pain of separation. The imagery of cutting the thread at the same time speaks to the ancient Greek myth of the Fates, who controlled the thread of life, further emphasizing the inevitability of destiny and the desire to control one's fate.

The song also touches on the desolation brought by the gods' thirst, which silences the sound of the sea and leaves the innocent wolf to endure loneliness. This imagery paints a picture of a world where divine beings' actions have profound and often detrimental effects on the natural world and its inhabitants. The final lines, '夢は覚める 夜も明ける その前に 違う場所に 針を向けて' (Dreams wake, night also breaks, before that, point the needle to a different place), suggest a longing to escape the inevitable dawn and the harsh reality it brings. The needle, possibly a metaphor for time or fate, is urged to be directed elsewhere, hinting at a desire to alter one's destiny or find solace in a different reality.