Butterfly Addiction

Cö Shu Nie's 'Butterfly Addiction' is a haunting exploration of love, control, and the inevitable decay of relationships. The song opens with the word 'さよなら' (sayonara), meaning 'goodbye,' setting a tone of finality and loss. The imagery of pinning a butterfly, a delicate and beautiful creature, serves as a metaphor for the protagonist's attempt to control and preserve their lover. This act of control is both tender and violent, reflecting the complex emotions involved in their relationship.

The lyrics delve deeper into the protagonist's psyche, revealing a struggle between love and control. The line 'All I need is love' juxtaposed with 'まっかなてじょう、ななせんちだいあめーたー' (red handcuffs, seven-centimeter diameter) symbolizes the constraints and limitations of their love. The protagonist acknowledges that their love is flawed and finite, as seen in the line 'ぼくのこいはあっけなくしゅうえんをむかえることになる' (my love will come to an abrupt end). This realization leads to a sense of emptiness and futility, as the protagonist returns to their initial state of longing and unfulfilled desire.

The recurring theme of 'All I need is love' underscores the protagonist's desperate search for a pure, untainted love. However, the repeated failures and the 'とがったまなざしきえちゃった' (sharp gaze disappeared) highlight the transient nature of their relationships. The song concludes with a desire for a fresh start, 'あしたはまっしろなぼくになりたい' (I want to be a blank slate tomorrow), indicating a yearning for renewal and escape from the cycle of control and loss. 'Butterfly Addiction' is a poignant reflection on the fragility of love and the human desire for connection, even when it leads to pain and heartbreak.