Consume (feat. GOON DES GARCONS*)

"Consume," inspired by the series "Tokyo Ghoul," is a track laden with symbolism and internal conflict, reflecting the storms within Kaneki, the protagonist forced to accept his new reality as a half-ghoul. The song begins with a line in Japanese directly from the series: "The truth is, I realized you were watching me," immediately establishing the connection between observation and Kaneki's involuntary transformation.

Kaneki's internal struggle is powerfully articulated in the lyrics: "Why you pointing at me with that knife? / I've been cutting corners all my life, girl." These lines not only reflect his desire to escape the challenges he faces but also his attempt to navigate a life where cut corners never bring true salvation, only temporary solutions.

As the song progresses, Kaneki's transformation into a ghoul is described as a terror that "doesn't blossom overnight," a metaphor for his prolonged and painful acceptance of his new identity. The image of Rize running through the city in a destructive frenzy vividly illustrates the duality of his existence—the beast within him that he fears but is also part of who he has become.

The confrontation with drug use is subtly addressed in the line "But a needle to the skin will make the pain fade," referencing the extreme measures people, including Kaneki, sometimes take to escape or alleviate their suffering. Even darker is Kaneki's acknowledgment of Rize and how adeptly she wields her kagune blade—a symbol of how deeply violence is ingrained in his existence now.

The final verses, "You can take my flesh if you want, girl / But, baby, don't abuse it," are a desperate plea for mercy in a world that often demands brutality for survival. The duality of his existence is captured in fear and resignation, battling the voice in his head that incessantly whispers, "Run now."

"Consume" is an exploration of the depths of the human soul that Kaneki, and by extension, many of us, face when confronted with parts of ourselves that are both frightening and essential for our survival. The song not only narrates Kaneki's battle with his ghoul identity but also mirrors the universal struggle against our own internal demons, making a powerful statement about the human condition and the ceaseless quest for acceptance and inner peace.